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The Full Lipault Luggage Range, All in One Place
Lipault luggage is built on a simple belief: that travelling light and travelling in style should never be a compromise. Every suitcase in our range is crafted from premium soft materials, renowned for exceptional lightness and finished with the Parisian colour instinct that runs through everything we make. From the smallest underseat bag to the largest trunk, every format shares the same DNA: light to lift, smooth to roll and unmistakably Lipault.
Find the Right Suitcase for Every Trip
Our luggage range covers every travel need, from a single night away to an extended stay abroad. Here is a guide to finding the right format for your next journey:
- Underseat suitcases: our most compact format, designed to slip under the seat on budget airlines and generally treated as a free personal item. The smart choice for light trips and fee-free travel.
- Cabin suitcases: the standard carry-on size, accepted on most major airlines. Perfect for trips of up to a week without checking in.
- Large suitcases: from medium-stay up to our largest trunk format, offering generous capacity for longer holidays, family trips and extended stays abroad.
- Foldable suitcases: our innovative Foldable Plume range folds flat into its own protective cover when not in use, ideal if space at home is limited.
- Suitcase sets: a coordinated set of matching cases, with the freedom to mix colours across each individual case.
- Travel bags with wheels: the relaxed alternative to a traditional suitcase, rolling smoothly on two robust wheels.
- Business trolleys: designed for professionals on the move, with dedicated laptop compartments and smart organisation for every business trip.
Lightweight by Design, Parisian at Heart
Lightness is the foundation of every Lipault suitcase. Our Plume collection is crafted from soft twill nylon, among the lightest luggage materials available, with a subtle sheen and a barely-there feel that makes every journey that bit easier. Our prmium Lost In Berlin collection brings a matte rubber effect finish with a more structured, contemporary look and superior resistance to scuffs and splashes. Our collections share the same smooth multi-directional wheels, telescopic handle and front zip pocket, and each is available with a personalisation option. Whichever you choose, the difference in weight compared to a hard-shell suitcase is something you will feel the moment you lift it.
Complete Your Journey
The right accessories make packing more efficient and your luggage last longer. Our suitcase organisers help you compartmentalise everything inside your case. A transparent suitcase cover protects your case from scuffs and scratches in the hold. A toiletry bag keeps your liquids airport-ready, and a passport cover keeps your documents safe and close at hand throughout the journey.
FAQ
What suitcase sizes does Lipault offer?
Lipault offers a full range of wheeled luggage formats to cover every travel need:
- Underseat / Mini cabin (45cm): sized to slip beneath the seat in front of you, and generally treated as a free personal item by low-cost airlines.
- Cabin suitcase (55cm): the standard carry-on size, accepted as hand luggage by most major airlines.
- Medium suitcase (63cm): perfect for trips lasting one to two weeks.
- Large suitcase (70-72cm): ideal for stays of two weeks or more.
- Extra-large suitcase (79cm) and trunks: our biggest formats, designed for family holidays or extended stays abroad.
- Wheeled travel bag: combining the flexibility of a soft holdall with the convenience of wheels, perfect for light travel.
Airline size and fare rules vary and change, so it is always worth checking your carrier's current policy before you fly.
What collections are available?
Lipault's main collections each have their own character:
- Plume: the iconic collection in lightweight twill nylon, with a subtly textured, slightly glossy finish and a barely-there feel.
- Lost In Berlin: a premium urban, contemporary collection with a matte rubber effect finish and excellent resistance to scuffs, impacts and splashes.
- City Plume: the everyday nylon collection for city use, spanning backpacks, bags and carriers in a wide choice of styles, sizes and colours.
- Foldable Plume: innovative suitcases that fold flat into their own protective cover for compact, easy storage at home between trips.
You can browse them all side by side on our collections overview.
Why choose a soft-sided suitcase?
Soft-sided suitcases offer several genuine advantages for modern travel:
- Lightweight: from under 2kg in the smallest formats, among the lightest options on the market.
- Flexible: soft fabric adapts slightly when you need to squeeze in that last item.
- Foldable options: some Lipault models fold flat into a protective cover, saving valuable space at home.
- Water-resistant: our fabrics are treated for water resistance, keeping your belongings protected.
- External pockets: many of our soft suitcases feature front zip pockets for quick access to documents and essentials throughout the journey.
Which Lipault suitcases are airline-compatible?
Our luggage is designed around the size requirements you will meet at the gate:
- Underseat suitcases: our most compact format, sized to fit beneath the seat in front of you and usually accepted as your free personal item.
- Cabin suitcases (55cm): our 55cm cases comply with the standard carry-on dimensions used by most full-service carriers.
- Bags and backpacks: several of our backpacks and smaller travel bags are sized to meet the free personal item allowance on budget airlines.
Always check your airline's current luggage policy before travelling, as requirements can vary and change.
What are the benefits of Lipault suitcase sets?
Our suitcase sets bring together matching cases at better value than buying each one separately, available in a choice of set sizes, from a two-piece pairing up to a full four-piece line-up. One of the things that makes Lipault sets genuinely unique is the ability to choose a different colour for each individual case within the set, so you can mix and match to create a collection that is entirely your own. Available across our collections.
How do I choose the right suitcase size?
As a general guide, here is how each size maps to different trip lengths:
- Underseat (45cm): one to two nights, budget airline travel
- Cabin (55cm): up to a week, carry-on only travel
- Medium (63cm): one to two weeks, checked luggage
- Large (70-72cm): two weeks or more, checked luggage
- Extra-large / Trunk (79cm): extended holidays, family trips or temporary relocation
For longer trips, pairing a cabin suitcase with a large suitcase gives you the best of both: hand luggage for your essentials and plenty of checked capacity for everything else.
Are Lipault suitcases lightweight?
Yes, lightness is at the very core of Lipault's design philosophy. Our soft-sided construction and lightweight nylon fabrics keep the weight of the case itself to a minimum, whichever format you choose:
- Underseat and mini cabin formats: our lightest cases of all, easy to lift into the cabin single-handed.
- Cabin suitcases: light enough to keep you comfortably within hand luggage weight limits.
- Medium and large suitcases: generous capacity without the heavy shell, so more of your allowance goes on what you pack.
This lightness means more of your airline weight allowance is available for your belongings, not the bag itself. The exact weight of every model is shown on each product page.
How do I care for my Lipault suitcase?
With a little regular care, your Lipault suitcase will look great trip after trip. For the exterior, use a dedicated luggage cleaner or a damp cloth with mild soap in gentle circular motions to remove everyday marks. The interior only needs a quick wipe or a light vacuum to remove dust and sand after a trip. For Foldable Plume models, fold the case back into its protective cover between trips to keep it in the best shape.
What is the difference between Plume and Lost In Berlin?
Both collections are built on the same Lipault commitment to lightness and colour, but they have distinct personalities. Plume is crafted from twill nylon with a subtly textured, slightly glossy finish, our most iconic and lightest collection, ideal for those who prioritise maximum lightness and flexibility. Our premium Lost In Berlin collection has a matte rubber effect finish with a contemporary, soft-touch feel and superior resistance to scuffs, impacts and splashes, a great choice for urban, everyday travel that demands a little more durability.
Can I personalise my Lipault suitcase?
Yes. Our Lipault suitcases can be personalised with your initials or a custom design directly on the product page, making your luggage uniquely yours and easy to spot at the baggage carousel. Please note that personalised items include a personalised ID tag and cannot be returned once the personalisation has been applied. Check individual product pages for personalisation availability on each model.
What accessories complement my suitcase?
A few well-chosen extras make every journey smoother. Our transparent protective covers shield your suitcase from scuffs and scratches in the hold and make it easy to spot on the belt. Our luggage organisers help you separate clothes, shoes and accessories neatly inside the case. A toiletry bag keeps your liquids airport-compliant and within easy reach at security, and a passport cover keeps your travel documents safe and close at hand throughout the journey.