Softside Luggage

Softside covers uses a hard shell doesn't. Exterior pockets stay accessible without opening the case. The fabric tolerates a slight overload and fits into a full trunk more easily. DELSEY PARIS offers softside across carry-on and checked sizes alike.

The hard shell protects, the fabric adapts. Choose hardside if you carry sensitive equipment or check your bag often. Choose softside for its accessible exterior pockets and tolerance for a little extra. Both cover every size — your real-world use decides.

Yes, with fabric bringing its own answer to durability. It absorbs compression and abrasion without cracking or showing marks the way a hard shell might. The materials DELSEY PARIS chooses are selected for resistance to wear and tearing — flexible, without compromising durability.

Yes, and it's a use case where it works well. The fabric accepts slight compression, which helps it fit into a gate sizer. Exterior pockets keep your documents accessible in flight. Still, always check the permitted dimensions on your ticket.

Security doesn't depend on the material. Depending on the model, a TSA-accepted lock protects your belongings with your own code, while letting security inspect the bag without damage. The SECURITECH® zip reinforces the closure on select collections.