Founded in 1975, TUMI takes its name from a Peruvian icon known to its founder from his Peace Corps days in South America. During the 1980's, TUMI's innovative introduction of soft, ultra-functional, black-on-black ballistic nylon travel bags catapulted the company to its current leadership position.
Relaunch of their beloved Alpha Bravo Collection, the latest evolution captures the same “go anywhere, do anything” energy of the original line, but sleeker and even more durable silhouettes.
Launches the first ever Alpha Bravo Esports Pro Capsule. Showcasing TUMI's innovative nature, various components of this collection have been crafted with high-performance recycled materials. TUMI proudly continues its ongoing commitment to sustainability, the 19 Degree collection brings a line of polycarbonate cases made from over 90% pre- and post-consumer recycled materials.
TUMI has introduced its first ever Recycled Alpha Bravo Capsule collection made with recycled fibers. Delivering popular styles from Alpha Bravo made with post-industrial and post-consumer waste materials that would otherwise end up in landfills.
Launches the first recycled hardside V4 collection, a truly extension of TUMI’s travel design
TUMI launched the limited-edition collaboration with Rusell Westbrook.
Relaunched ALPHA BRAVO collection And TUMI expanded the network across 75 countries with more than 1900 point of sales across the distribution channels
Celebrates 40th Anniversary
2003, Victor Sanz is appointed the Creative Director of TUMI, after 13 years since he joined the TUMI Design team in 2003. And this year he has introduced the first ever Aluminum case of TUMI – 19 Degree.
Relaunched TUMI ALPHA 2 Collection
TUMI goes public on NYSE (TUMI) TUMI Tegra-Lite®Collection launche Dror for TUMI collection launches in Milan del Mobile Case Studies video campaign launches launches Flagship store opens in Beverly Hills on Rodeo Drive
TUMI appoints George Esquivel as Creative Director Globa Citizens advertising campaign launches Flagship store, esigned by Dror Benshetrit, opens at 610 Madison Avenue in New York City LAX Travel Retail store opens First TUMI store in Canada opens
Celebrates 35th Anniversary Introduces the Alpha Bravo collection
TUMI collaborates with Graffiti Artist John "Crash" Matos on limited-edition travel collection TUMI begins partnership with St. Jude Children's , Research Hospital's "Thanks & Giving®" campaign TUMI launches Eyewear
Launches Alpha collection ,a completely updated offering of TUMI's signature travel and business designs. Flagship stores are opened in Moscow, Dubai, Cape Town, Osaka, and Milan, along with new boutiques in Harrods (London), KaDeWe (Berlin) and Macy's (New York).
Introduces Vapor hardside collection
Introduces first luxury-inspired collections, which become instant successes.
Opens 50th store and expands sales to over 30 countries
Continues to raise the bar for design and technological excellence through the patent of integrated wheel assembly
Launches award-winning electronic travel accessories
TUMI stores open in Europe and Japan. The company celebrates 25 years of product leadership and continued growth. Airports and travel retail locations are added to TUMI channels of distribution.
Introduces patented swivel “P” handle
Introduces Omega closure system® patented TUMI.com eCommerce site launches
TUMI Asia is established to further develop the Asia Pacific market and to improve access and control over manufacturing resources. Introduces Add-a-Bag strap with hook. Engineers framed expansion system
The first New York City store opens in the newly renovated Grand Central Terminal. Launches TUMI Tracer® product identification and recovery program on core luggage and business collections; this exclusive complimentary program helps reunite TUMI customers with their lost or stolen bags.
Introduces the patented snap hook with swivel platform.
The first TUMI store opens in Santa Monica, California. Introduces the patented Safecase™ computer brief with a shock-absorbing neoprene sling suspension system to protect this “new technology.”
Launches the TUMIwheel-a-way ,a state-of-the-art wheeled luggage design that features numerous exclusive, custom-designed components, exceptional packing capacity, in-line skate wheels and retracting handles for both carry-on and checked luggage.
Presents theTri-Fold Garment Bag.
Enters the European market through the establishment of a branch office in Germany.
Expands its appeal and product mix through the successful introduction of men's leather wallets and agendas.
Emerges as a leading design company in the luggage industry with the introduction of a revolutionary carry-on garment bag. Introduces ballistic nylon.
Launches the casual, functional "soft briefcase" ,category, which breaks the industry mold and leads to expanded distribution and brand awareness.
TUMI is founded by American entrepreneur Charlie Clifford, a former Peace Corp volunteer and importer of leather bags from South America.
