I have been traveling extensively for work and pleasure for 30 years. Some might call me a road warrior. In those years I have purchased a good deal of luggage due to wear on the mechanisms and poor airline handling. I was so excited to find lightweight luggage for shorter distance trips just to save wear and tear on myself. This luggage has earned the distinction of being the most disappointing luggage purchase.

I purchased this luggage a little over a year ago and can vouch for the fact that it is very lightweight and the frame seems to be holding up fine. The interior looks like new. However, after the very first use I noticed that the fabric was fraying, especially at the seams and on the piping. After several uses the luggage looked as though it had been through a war. Will it still hold clothes? Yes. However, the fabric now has fraying that measures up to 1 inch long in places. I tried using FrayCheck on it but it didn't help. The fabric has now worn so thin that I can't depend on it to protect my belongings any more and it is nearly impossible to zip a zipper without it getting caught in all the fraying.

I checked with a luggage repair shop that does warranty work for Delsey. They told me that the warranty does not cover the fabric and said that these bags use polyester fabric which is known for this type of breakage in the fibers. They said that there is really nothing that can be done and that this fabric is known for breaking down. They have recommended that I purchase nylon luggage because the fabric is much more durable.

Hopefully, this will help you avoid wasting hard-earned money on something that will have a very short life span.