At this stage, it was using woven mesh plates [Geflechtsplatten] to produce suitcases, travel bags and other cases.

In 1901, Globe-Trotter patented the use of Vulcanised Fibreboard in their suitcases, a material consisting of paper, cotton and wood pulp.

Malcolm Payton, the former owner of Custom Cases, bought Globe-Trotter when Henry Nelken prematurely died in 1985.

As part of the transaction, Toshiyasu Takubo, who has developed the brand significantly in the Japanese market, retained a minority stake in the company.

As these cases lacked durability, Walther von Lillienthal began experimenting with Vulcanised Fibre at the company’s Dresden factory.