鞄には、ヒトが持ったり体に密着させたりするための1本か2本の取っ手やショルダーストラップ(肩掛け)、稀ではあるがウェストバッグのように体に巻きつけるベルトがついている。また最近ではベスト型の着る感覚の鞄も開発がすすめられている。袋の口はジッパーやボタン(口金式)、紐、あるいは折りたたんで封ができるものが多く、旅行用鞄やアタッシェケースは施錠ができる。主となる袋状の収納空間以外にポケットや間仕切りを用いて、整頓し易さや取り出し易さを工夫してあることが多い。
素材は革や化学繊維(ナイロンなど)・綿・麻などを織った布が一般的である。加えて、金属、竹や籐の植物、ポリ塩化ビニル、ビーズなども使われる。
鞄は用途や運搬者にあわせて大きさが違う。ポーチと呼ばれる財布が1つ入るほどの小さな鞄から、ゴルフクラブ一式を入れることができるゴルフバッグに至るまで様々の大きさがある。
市販される鞄の価格は、100円ショップで求めることのできるような安価なものから、グッチ、シャネルなどブランドとして確立した鞄のように数十万から数百万円する高価なものまで、こちらも様々である。
After almost thirty years of providing superior products to affluent, globe-trotting frequent travelers, Tumi has become the world's leading brand of prestige travel, business, and personal accessories. Tumi's success can be traced to its continual focus on its founding principles of design excellence, functional superiority and technical innovation.


Corporate Gifts and Incentives

Started in 1975, the company took its name from a Peruvian god known to its founder during time spent in the American Peace Corps in South America. During the 1980's, Tumi's innovative introduction of soft, black-on-black ballistic nylon travel bags catapulted the company to its current leadership position. In the 1990's, sales increased by five times as consumers around the world increasingly preferred Tumi's unique blend of modern design an unmatched performance.

Today, Tumi holds more than 25 patents for its design and engineering breakthroughs. With the current introduction of the cutting edge T3 Collection and the upcoming launch of the Generation 4 luggage series, Tumi's reputation as the leading innovator in the travel and personal accessories category will be secure for years to come.

Over the years, Tumi has developed a dedicated following among the most discerning consumers and evolved into the brand of choice for today's affluent professionals.

Tumi is a true international brand available at leading department stores (including Bloomingdale's, Harrod's, Lane Crawford, Neiman Marcus, Printemps and Takashimaya) and specialty stores in over 43 countries around the world. In 1997, the first Tumi store opened in Santa Monica, CA. Today, there are more than 20 Tumi stores and shops in key international cities including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London and Tokyo.

Product selection is a key attribute that has made Tumi the brand of choice among both leisure and business travelers. Tumi understands that its customers require different products that will fit their particular travel styles and meet their specific needs. Therefore, there is a breadth of Tumi products in every classification. Tumi regularly introduces outstanding new product collections that interpret the best aspects of the Tumi brand; performance, organization and modern design.

DISTRIBUTION:
Tumi products are distributed through a select number of prestige department and specialty stores in over 40 countries. In 1997, the first Tumi store opened in Santa Monica, CA. Today there are more than 40 Tumi brand stores worldwide including New York, London, and Tokyo. Tumi is committed to building a far-reaching international brand and in 2004 will open flagship stores in Paris and Munich.


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TUMI(トゥミ)日本での歴史
映画「踊る大捜査線」で主人公の青島俊作がトゥミの鞄を使用していたことにより、90年代後半に警察マニアなどの若者を中心にナイロン鞄(通称:青島バッグ)がブームとなった。その後、同世代を対象としたグッズ情報雑誌の「Begin」などにて紹介されだし、その人気に拍車をかけた。それによりいまでは多くのサラリーマンにも支持されている。

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