Front-Open Suitcase 'Fulllester EX' Incorporating 3 Major Trends Introduces Under-100-Seat Cabin Size & New Color

ACE Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, President: Hiroaki Morishita) will add a cabin size for aircraft with under 100 seats, convenient for short trips and business travels, and a new color 'Hairline Gold' to the 'Fulllester EX', the first front-open suitcase from the Japanese travel bag brand 'PROTECA'. They are scheduled to go on sale sequentially from mid-April 2026 at directly managed stores, online stores, and major department stores and specialty stores nationwide. [Development Background] Suitcase trends are changing along with the diversification of travel. In recent years, backed by the increased use of business hotels and private lodgings due to soaring accommodation costs, there has been growing support for that are easy to open and close even in narrow spaces, shapes that take up less space when laid down and are easy to fit bulky items into, and that respond to fluctuations in luggage volume. The 'Fulllester EX' was developed in response to these needs. It differentiates itself with high quality unique to domestic production and a sharp design inspired by Japanese swords. It covers a wide range of uses from travel to business trips. We are newly adding a cabin size for aircraft with under 100 seats, aimed at short trips and business travels, along with a new color, Hairline Gold. [Product Features] New Model: Under 100-Seat Cabin Size A suitcase that complies with the carry-on size regulations for airplanes with fewer than 100 seats. Because of its reduced height, it easily fits at the feet of Shinkansen seats, and a business bag can be stably set up on top. It can also be stored in small lockers. New Color: Gold Hairline We are adding a new color, Gold Hairline, which gives a glamorous and elegant impression. The surface is finished with a metallic-like hairline processing. Front Open A allowing access to the main compartment from the front. The carry-on size features a 'vertical open' design allowing access while standing, and the checked-bag size features a 'horizontal open' design saving space when opening and closing, making them comfortable to use even in tight spaces. Trunk Type The checked-bag sizes (No.01553, 01555) are deep and vertically long . With a single-compartment structure that efficiently stores bulky luggage, they are easy to load into cars despite their large capacity, and their vertical shape means they don't take up much floor space when laid down. Expandable Feature Equipped with an that expands the depth to increase capacity. It flexibly handles increases in luggage during a trip and can be used for a wider range of stay durations than standard suitcases. Design The rib lines (surface unevenness) on the body shell, designed to increase strength, are inspired by the 'Hi' (grooves) carved into the blades of Japanese swords. The metallic-like body shell gives a sharp and sophisticated impression, finished with a high-quality appearance that blends well not only for travel but also in business scenes. - Silent Caster®: Based on inspections by public institutions, perceived noise is reduced by approximately 30% compared to conventional products. - Bearon Wheel®: Adopts highly durable chrome steel bearings that assist in the smooth rotation of the wheels. - Magic Stop®: A patented caster stopper function that allows you to lock the wheels with a switch at your fingertips. [Product Details] Model: FULLESTER EX Colors: Gun Metallic Hairline, Silver Hairline, Mistral Hairline, Gold Hairline NEW Material: Polycarbonate Production Location: Japan (Akabira Factory, Hokkaido) Size Regulation / Product Number / External Size (H×W×D) / Weight / Capacity / Price including tax: Carry-on / 01550 / 45×34×20(24)cm / 2.8kg / 26(33)L / 78,100 yen NEW Carry-on / 01551 / 55×37×23(27)cm / 3.4kg / 36(45)L / 80,300 yen Checked / 01553 / 71×41×30(34)cm / 4.9kg / 76(89)L / 91,300 yen Checked / 01555 / 79×46×33(37)cm / 5.6kg / 105(120)L / 96,800 yen * Numbers in ( ) indicate values when the expandable feature is in use. ACE Online Store Product Page: https://store.ace.jp/shop/c/c70157/ about PROTECA ACE's representative Japanese travel bag brand that debuted in 2004. Produces high-quality, highly functional suitcases under thorough quality control at the Akabira Factory in Hokkaido.