BASINGSTOKE, U.K. -- Leading luxury luggage manufacturer Briggs & Riley has launched its first-ever hard-sided range of cases called ‘Torq (http://www.briggs-riley.com/category/group.aspx?col=torq)’.

As with all Briggs & Riley products, the cases come with a lifetime, no questions asked, warranty.

The range is comprised of three cases: a Carry-on Spinner (which meets the regulations of most UK airlines) and a medium and large Spinner.

The cases are made of durable, three-layer, 100% virgin Makrolon® polycarbonate, which is high in strength and lightweight, yet provides both elasticity and resiliency.

The bags are available in three colours, cobalt, graphite and ruby and provide the expected durability of hard-sided luggage but with the versatility of a traditional suitcase.

Other features of note include:

• Padded slip lid pocket which holds an iPad or tablet in or out of its case (Carry On bag)

• Briggs & Riley’s unique ‘Outsider’ handle allows wrinkle-free flat packing interior and greater packing space

• 80/20 top lid opening allowing bag to be packed on a luggage rack or bed like a traditional suitcase

• Moulded compression panel keeps clothing flat, minimising wrinkling, and prevents contents from shifting in transit

• Aircraft-grade aluminium telescopic handle system, with three stop heights: 34 inches, 37 inches, and 40 inches (medium and large bags only)

• The Briggs & Riley Control Panel with integrated TSA-friendly combination lock secures contents in main and front compartments

• ‘Smartlink’ system strap that enables two or more bags to be transported as one

• Recessed double spinner wheels for lower centre of gravity and effortless 360° navigation, with steel components for added durability

Dimensions in centimetres: Carry On – 54.5 x 36.5 x 24, Medium – 66 x 44.1 x 29.2, Large – 73.6 x 51.8 x 32.6.

Recommended retail prices: Carry On £379, Medium £419, Large £449.

Briggs & Riley’s other collections are Baseline (http://www.briggs-riley.com/category/group.aspx?col=baseline), Transcend (http://www.briggs-riley.com/category/group.aspx?col=trans...), BRX (http://www.briggs-riley.com/category/group.aspx?col=BRX), @work (http://www.briggs-riley.com/category/group.aspx?col=@work) and Verb (http://www.briggs-riley.com/category/group.aspx?col=verb).

Products are available on line at www.johnlewis.com, at selected John Lewis Branches, Selfridges and leading independent retailers.