Innovation

Established in 1968, VIP Industries Limited is amongst World’s leading manufacturers and retailers of luggage, backpacks and handbags and an established leader in the organised luggage market in India. In addition to our strong presence in India, We have a growing global footprint with our products supplied in over 45 countries.

Look at how our designs have kept us with time.

1983

  • Non Reversible Multi Safe Lock Mechanism

  • -One of the first and a very popular innovation from VIP; this technology, popularly, came to be known as ‘Ulta Nahin Khulta’ or ‘Right side up.’ This innovation provides bags with a unique feature which does not let it open in ‘upside down condition’. This helps to avoid possible messy situations.

1986

  • Padded Handle

  • -Another improvement by VIP, ‘padded handle’ provided the handle with a soft grip. This made carrying the luggage, in hand, comparatively easier.

1993

  •  Bumper for Luggage

  • -This advancement provided the luggage with a completely unique ‘Dual Material Dimpled Bumper’. Apart from the added visual appeal, this feature enhanced the durability of the luggage and increased its capacity to take shocks in case of rough usage.

2000

  • Convipack

  • -Convipack was another innovation which garnered a widespread popularity. This feature provided for a separate packaging space for storing used clothes.

2001

  • Center Locking Mechanism

  • -Inspired by automobiles, VIP promptly adapted this improvement allowing all multiple latches given on the luggage to be locked from a single locking movement in the center. This feature reduced a lot of hassle for customers.

2002

  • 1. Seculink M

  • -The most popular feature in a framed luggage with in-built manual security chain. This mechanism has twisted wire rope, which cannot be broken or cut with scissors or hand pliers.

  • 2. Rolling Scratch Guard

  • -Provided at the bottom of the luggage helps prevent scratch marks and permits easy horizontal movement (e.g. dragging it from beneath the berth on a train).

  • 3. Handle Locking Mechanism

  • -It was introduced to prevent theft of luggage. It secures the handle in place; the handle does not lift up thus making it difficult to pick the luggage up.

2003

  • 1. Pulling Handle Security Mechanism

  • -A retractable pulling handle also doubles as a restraint device to secure the luggage in place. The rotating arm of the handle engages with the ratchet such that it acts as a lock.

  • 2. FM Radio in luggage

  • -FM radio was a boon for daily commuters. When FM Radio started its tunes in Metro, VIP took heed of the new demand, and soon, FM was introduced into the briefcase.

2005

  •  VIP's Zero G - Lightest luggage in PP

  • -Zero-G suitcase is the world’s lightest suitcase with durable polypropylene shells with the best volume-to-weight ratio in its class.

2008

  • Coupe Twin section Bag for separating personal & office related belongings

  • -A dual compartment business bag having separate personal & professional sections and is Laptop compatible.

2009

  • 1. Multidrive - Multi layer Texture in PP upright

  • The Multidrive range of luggage is a leap forward in hard luggage design. It has various path breaking features under its kitty:
  • -Original 4 wheel design for compact wheel housing. Arguably the most stable & smooth wheeling system and one of the safest set of wheels.
  • -Cadmium-free - Every polymer and pigment used in making this bag have been reformulated to remove Cadmium content.
  • -The triple layer texture provides the shell with higher scratch resistance than any other PP case in the market.
  • -TSA lock with special alert – The special alert button in the TSA lock of Multidrive turns to red from green if a TSA authority has opened the lock for checking the bag.

  • 2. Water/ Stain resistant bags with Teflon

  • -VIP Nuovo – a bag made with Dupont “Teflon” fabric protector that is water and stain resistant.

2010

  •  1. Flexicore Tech Zippered Upright case

  • -Flexicore TechTM is a PP based material with patented compounding of different Polymers, invented in 2010 by VIP Industries. We received patent grant in India & China and also own the Trademarks in India, Europe, UK & Hong Kong. VIP first commercially used this material for the product “Superlite”. Shells made from this material are ‘No break’ - does not break in the normal atmospheric temperature (minus 20°C to 50°C) under very abusive test conditions. High impact strength, elasticity & surface stability of shell makes this as a highly durable luggage case. Flexicore TechTM has a better flow characteristic than normal PP — better productivity, lesser weigh.

  • 2. HESL (Hard Encased Soft Luggage)

  • -Neeta Lulla’s contemporary design collection featured the traditional embroidered fabric encased in a transparent hard shell developed in a unique style featuring ancient traditions of Indian craftsmanship. The VIP Diva collection designed is a harmonious blend of the traditional motifs and colors.

  • 3. Dual Zipper lock system

  • -It enables the locking of both lids of a luggage case by the pullers as compared to the locking of 1 lid in a traditional way".

2012

  • Skybag's Velocity - Lightest Polycarbonate Upright

  • -Skybags Velocity is the lightest luggage in its category. The corrugated design of the shell enables the high structural strength of the luggage with lower wall thickness thereby make the luggage very light.

2013

  • VIP's Gladiator - Frame PP upright

  • -The first framed PP upright from VIP, featured vibrant colors and dual texture shell with a Convi-pack in framed luggage. VIP was a pioneer in this category of luggage.

2018

  • Carlton Edge series ‘Lifetime Warranty’

  • -The all-new Carlton Edge series introduced a game-changing ‘Lifetime Warranty’ which covers Airline & Accidental damage: No Questions Asked’.

2020

  • 1. Aristocrat Dual Edge -

  • -PC-PP shell combination (Top Shell PC with Film, Bottom Shell PP) luggage.

  • 2. IP Zorro Pro with Front laptop compartment in Cabin luggage

  • -Making Business travel hassle-free with easy access to laptop.

2021

  • 1. Skybags Xpressionz - luggage with customization Sticker Kit

  • -Makeing personalization of the luggage bag easy and fun with the stickers of your choice.

  • 2. Aristocrat Shield with additional Security Padlock for Train Travelers

  • 3. Skybags Autumn

  • -PC Shell with Flower Design Inbuilt Texture, India's first luggage dedicated to girls Solo-travelers.

  • 4. Skybags Kids collection bags

  • -with unique designs & colours apealing to kids.

  • 5. Carlton Matrix

  • -India's First Luggage with TSA-compliant Biometric lock.

  • 6. Mirotech and Proxitech

  • -India's first Connect Luggage with 'Find bag alert' and 'Last Found GPS Location Smart Card' + 'USB TSA-compliant lock'.

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