Category ceiling
7.0 HIP
This is the best score a product in this category can reach when the maker shares full data about
its materials, supply chain, repairs, and end-of-life. It is a target, not a product on sale today.
HIP Score
7.0/10
Standard
At category baseline (7.0)
Category ceiling: 7.0 HIP
Regenerative Index
-3.0
Extractive
At category average (-3.0)
Category ceiling RI: -3.0
Score Breakdown
How rare are the materials?
MSI · 20%
9.0
Why this score ▸
The product utilizes primarily abundant materials including recycled aluminium, polycarbonate, and polypropylene with no EU Critical Raw Materials present. High recycled content of 70% and supply diversity across the EU drive the score to the Exemplary range.
Where do the materials come from?
SCR · 18%
6.0
Why this score ▸
The supply chain is sourced from the European Union and Germany, regions with stable governance and low political risk. The manufacturer has implemented the OECD Due Diligence Guidance and documented an alternative supplier, meeting the criteria for moderate risk. However, the lack of third-party verification for the due diligence programme limits the score to the upper end of the moderate range.
Can it be recycled?
RC · 18%
7.5
Why this score ▸
The product features screw-based disassembly and a verified take-back scheme, enabling 75% of materials to enter practical recycling streams. Compliance with recycling labelling and design for disassembly further supports recovery rates within the 60-80% band, aligning with the criteria for well-designed recovery.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
7.0
Why this score ▸
The product features screw fasteners and a 15-year spare parts commitment with a public service manual, supported by an iFixit score of 7. Although the luggage category is outside EU Ecodesign scope, the combination of accessible components, long-term parts availability, and documented repair procedures aligns with the Designed for Repair criteria.
Is it made fairly?
SEI · 8%
8.0
Why this score ▸
The manufacturer holds ISO 14001:2015 certification and has completed an RBA audit, indicating verified good practice. Production occurs in Germany, an OECD jurisdiction with strong labour law enforcement, and includes an OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification alongside a published modern slavery statement.
How long will it last?
PL · 8%
9.0
Why this score ▸
The product demonstrates exceptional longevity with a 10-year warranty and a stated design life of 15 years, exceeding the 10-year threshold for the highest tier. The modular design further supports extended usability by enabling component replacement. Missing IP rating data does not detract from the strong evidence of design intent for multi-decade life.
Does it give back to nature?
RI · 15% · scale −10 to +10
-3.0
Why this score ▸
The product qualifies for the Extractive band minimum of -3 because it contains 70% recycled content and operates a verified take-back programme. It is not Depleting because recycled content is >= 50% with a verified take-back scheme. While the closed-loop programme is present, the absence of Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) inputs prevents scoring in the Restorative or Regenerative bands.
MSI 20% · SCR 18% · RC 18% · R 13% · SEI 8% · PL 8% · RI 15% = 100%
About the HIP Methodology ▸
Starting scores are low on purpose. We only count what we can confirm from public data,
so most products sit between 2 and 4 out of 10 before a maker shares their own evidence.
That gap between the starting score and what a product could reach is the whole point.
When a maker proves what their product is really made of, the score goes up.
The HIP Mark shows it has been checked.
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Consumer Summary
This luggage set earns a HIP Score of 7.0 out of 10, matching the current market baseline for travel accessories. It achieves a Regenerative Index of -3.0, reflecting its strong use of recycled materials and a verified take-back program that supports a circular lifecycle.
What This Means For You
When shopping for durable luggage, look for items with long warranties and clear repair instructions to ensure they last for years. Prioritize products that use recycled content and offer take-back schemes, as these features help reduce waste and support a more sustainable industry.
Improvement Opportunities
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How this score was calculated
The HIP Score is a weighted average of seven dimensions measuring material
resilience, supply chain integrity, and end-of-life characteristics.
| Code |
Dimension |
Weight |
Score |
| MSI |
Material Scarcity Index |
0.20 |
9.0 / 10 |
| SCR |
Supply Chain Risk |
0.18 |
6.0 / 10 |
| RC |
Recyclability and Circularity |
0.18 |
7.5 / 10 |
| R |
Repairability |
0.13 |
7.0 / 10 |
| SEI |
Social and Environmental Impact |
0.08 |
8.0 / 10 |
| PL |
Product Longevity |
0.08 |
9.0 / 10 |
| RI |
Regenerative Index |
0.15 |
-3.0 (raw) |
Regenerative Index note: RI scores on a unique scale of -10 to +10.
Before weighting, the raw score is normalised: RI normalised = (RI raw + 10) / 2.
This product's RI band is Extractive.
Weighted HIP Score: 7.0 / 10
· Methodology v1.5
Base weights shown. Some product types use category-specific weight profiles —
see full methodology for details.
Read the full methodology →
Data Sources
This rating draws on the following public sources:
USGS Mineral Resources Program (public domain) · EU Critical Raw Materials List 2023 (CC BY 4.0) · World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (CC BY 4.0) · Category default assumptions table v0.1 (provisional — sources pending full citation)
All sources are public domain or published under open data licences.
Full source list →
About this rating:
HIP scores are based on public data and information the maker sent us at the date shown.
They show how well a product holds up over time — not a promise about safety or future supply.
Resourcehip is not liable for choices made based on these ratings.
Scope:
This is a verified product rating for Category Ceiling, assessed using manufacturer-submitted data and public category data.
Produced under Resourcehip Scoring Methodology 1.5 (CC BY-NC 4.0).
AI disclosure:
An AI model scored this rating on our own hardware — no data was sent to the cloud.
A human reviewer checked and approved it before it went live.
Model: qwen3.5:35b.
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Assessed: 2026-06-02 · Next review: 2027-06-02 · Methodology 1.5
