An article of hard luggage with an exterior pocket

Abstract

An article of luggage comprises: a body in the form of a first moulded concave shell having an interior defining a body containment volume accessible through a body opening; and a lid in the form of a second moulded concave shell having an interior defining a lid containment volume accessible through a lid opening. The article of luggage further comprises a primary zip fastening comprising first and second zip tapes mutually connectable and disconnectable via a zip fastening slider, wherein the first zip tape is stitched to the lid around a perimeter of the lid opening and the second zip tape is stitched to the body around a perimeter of the body opening. The article of luggage further comprises: a hinge between the body and the lid to enable movement of the lid relative to the body between: an open position in which the body and lid containment volumes are accessible through the body and lid openings; and a closed position in which the body and the lid openings cooperate to enable fastening of the first zip tape to the second zip tape whereby the body and lid containment portions are enclosed. The article of luggage further comprises: a fabric panel mounted on an exterior of the lid and stitched to the first zip tape, the fabric panel comprising a pocket having a pocket opening. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing an article of luggage.

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