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NEW YORK, July 1, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/--

With a heritage of producing the highest quality products, today TUMI, the

leading international travel and lifestyle brand, takes the next step in its

mission to protect what matters. TUMI is committed to minimizing its impact on

the planet by designing for durability and introducing sustainable materials

with the launch of Merge, the brand's first travel collection made with

recycled materials, as well as select styles within the Alpha Bravo and Devoe

collections. These new products give consumers the option to make a positive

choice for the planet without compromising style or quality.

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"When the time is right for travelers to embark on their next journey, our

promise is to protect not only their treasured personal items, but also the

world they travel to see," says Victor Sanz, TUMI's Creative Director. "The

TUMI brand is innovative by nature, but we are sustainable by choice. And as

such, we are committed to designing innovative products and manufacturing

processes that take care of our planet, while ensuring that our people are

treated with respect and care."

TUMI is dedicated to building a more sustainable future and has created a

program that underscores the importance of sustainability throughout every

aspect of its business. It focuses on:

    - Innovative Products, by designing products that are built to last and

      adopting recycled materials, TUMI has diverted more than 980,000 plastic

      bottles from landfills;

    - Carbon Action, working to reduce carbon intensity by 15% and transition

      to 100% renewable energy by 2025;

    - Thriving Supply Chain, requiring suppliers to meet TUMI's standards of

      fair and responsible business; and

    - People Focused, providing the global TUMI team with safe working

      environments and offering the best opportunities, culture and support.

      Diversity & Inclusion is a key pillar of brand's sustainability pledge.

TUMI's journey is powered by people. Their passion and dedication make them the

brand's greatest asset. As a people-focused business, TUMI provides meaningful

opportunities for all employees by investing in their success and creating a

supportive working environment. Making a positive impact on communities both

near and far is a key part of TUMI's sustainability efforts. By working with

exceptional charity partners, TUMI strives to make tough journeys lead to

better places in order to create lasting and sustainable change globally.

"We are continually on a journey, growing our business and ensuring we work

with integrity every step of the way," says Jean DeCicco, General Manager TUMI

North America. "Being with the company for more than ten years, I've seen

firsthand the positive evolution we've gone through, and I'm thrilled to

continue leading forward with targeted action. As a brand, we believe we have a

responsibility to the world beyond the products we sell, most importantly to

our people and our planet."

TUMI's commitment to longevity has been a part of the brand's DNA since the

very beginning. With a focus on the full lifespan of the product after it is

sold, sustainability doesn't stop at utilizing recycled materials. Because

value is more important than ever, TUMI purposefully engineers reparability

into product design, creating bags that can be carried for even longer.

Additionally, an extensive global repair network helps to ensure that TUMI bags

stay on the road, further minimizing impact on landfills.  

"We design and test all our materials relentlessly for durability and remain

committed to the highest quality," says Christine Riley Miller, Director of

Sustainability. "As part of our sustainability program, TUMI will continue to

make changes across our business to minimize our impact on climate change. The

robust performance of recycled PET alone – meeting all of our 30 rigorous tests

– enables us to use responsible materials with no compromise for our customers

and uphold our commitment to protecting the planet we love to travel."

Sustainable Products

TUMI's lightweight yet durable Merge collection, as well as select styles from

rugged yet refined Alpha Bravo, and architecturally designed Devoe, feature

materials that reflect the brand's ethos of longevity while giving unwanted

plastics a second life. TUMI's Spring 2020 products made with recycled

materials have alone diverted more than 395,000 plastic bottles from landfills.

Merge's recycled PET lining uses plastic bottles, preventing them from ending

up in landfill. And its outer body fabric is made from surplus nylon – also

destined for landfills until it's given new form as a hardworking textile

ideally suited to modern travel. Similarly, styles within Alpha Bravo and Devoe

are made with body fabric comprised of post-industrial recycled nylon and

lining made from post-consumer recycled plastic bottles.

Merge Collection, TUMI's first sustainable luggage collection

    - Body Fabric: post-industrial recycled nylon

    - Lining: post-consumer rPET

    - Bottles diverted on initial production: 214,000

Alpha Bravo Styles, made with recycled materials

    - Body Fabric: post-industrial recycled nylon

    - Lining: post-consumer rPET

    - Bottles diverted on initial production: 172,800

Devoe Styles, made with recycled materials

    - Body Fabric: post-industrial recycled nylon

    - Lining: post-consumer rPET

    - Bottles diverted on initial production: 8,600

About TUMI

Since 1975, TUMI has been creating world-class business and travel essentials,

designed to upgrade, uncomplicate, and beautify all aspects of life on the

move. Blending flawless functionality with a spirit of ingenuity, we're

committed to empowering journeys as a lifelong partner to movers and makers in

pursuit of their passions. The brand is sold globally in over 75 countries with

upwards of 2,000 points of sale. For more about TUMI, visit: www.TUMI.com.

SOURCE: TUMI

Press Contact: TUMI, Zoe Saunders, zoe.saunders@tumi.com