PROTeCA
Ace Co., Ltd. · Japan
PROTeCA is a Japanese luggage brand of Ace Co., Ltd. that makes suitcases at the company's Akabira factory in Hokkaido. It is known for engineered, made in Japan hard cases with practical travel features.
| Parent company | Ace Co., Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Factory | Akabira, Hokkaido |
| Products | Suitcases and travel bags |
| Warranty | Three years on hard cases |
| Website | proteca.jp |
What is PROTeCA?
PROTeCA is the premium luggage brand of the Japanese bag maker Ace. Its suitcases are manufactured at Ace's Akabira Factory in Hokkaido, which the company describes as producing the world's only made in Japan suitcases and which draws on more than 50 years of suitcase manufacturing.
Products and positioning
The range covers hard and soft suitcases, trolley bags, carry on cases, garment bags and travel bags. PROTeCA positions itself around functional engineering rather than fashion statements.
- Silent Caster wheels that reduce perceived rolling noise
- A 360 degree opening system that opens vertically or horizontally
- Lightweight frames and hybrid polycarbonate shells
- Caster stoppers and antibacterial linings
Hard case models come with a three year warranty.
Why it matters
PROTeCA is one of the few luggage brands that still manufactures in Japan, using domestic production and quality control as its main point of difference in a category dominated by Asian contract manufacturing.
Frequently asked questions
Where are PROTeCA suitcases made?
PROTeCA suitcases are made at Ace's Akabira Factory in Hokkaido, Japan.
Who owns PROTeCA?
PROTeCA is a brand of the Japanese bag and luggage company Ace.