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In the bag: Madeleine Moore is packed and ready to go.


When experienced traveler Madeleine Madeleine (măd`əlĭn, Fr. mädlĕn`) [Fr.,=Magdalen, i.e., Mary Magdalen], large church of Paris, in the Place de la Madeleine. It was originally planned by J. A.  Moore takes monthly business jaunts around the country, she brings along her trusty black overnighter. As co-founder of National Professional Network.Moore, 63, has business travel down to a science. As a former industrial designer, Moore has "an appreciation of a product that's functional," she says.

Maker of travel goods, such as Hartmann Inc., are responding to the newest desires of business travelers like Moore. "These designer offer everything from shock-absorbing laptop Same as laptop computer.

laptop - portable computer
 carriers to lighter, sleeker luggage geared toward women. L.C. Corp.'s AirCell suspension bag cushions laptops, and travel retailer HTH (chat) HTH - Hope This Helps. Often used sarcastically, see HAND.  offers up its Hard Case, a wrinkle-free rolling garment bag that holds suits, shirts, and other clothing without folding.

McNett is offering mesh packing cubes that organize clothing and travel accessories to make spot security inspections a little easier. In addition, many manufacturers are moving away from basic black, with new luggage materials, including cowhide cow·hide  
n.
1.
a. The hide of a cow.

b. The leather made from this hide.

2. A strong heavy flexible whip, usually made of braided leather.

tr.v.
, canvas, herringbone, and ostrich ostrich, common name for a large flightless bird (Struthio camelus) of Africa and parts of SW Asia, allied to the rhea, the emu and the extinct moa. It is the largest of living birds; some males reach a height of 8 ft (244 cm) and weigh from 200 to 300 lb , in a variety of colors not of the white race; - commonly meaning, esp. in the United States, of negro blood, pure or mixed.

See also: Color
.

Michele Marini Pittenger, president of the Travel Goods Association, offers these tips for high-quality luggage.

* Look for a light and well-designed bag. The Influence Collection from Travelpro is 20% to 30% lighter than conventional travel bags. Tumi's T3 line features luggage with ergonomically correct wheels and handles that alternate for left-handed and right-handed use.

* Check materials. Top-grain or fall-grain leather is ideal because of its strength and durability. For nylon bags, consider its denier de·ni·er 1  
n.
One that denies: a denier of harsh realities.


denier
Noun
, or thickness. Nylon luggage should be a minimum of 400 denier for durability and woven in a tight construction.

* Watch the handles. Choose one that is mounted using metal or metal-reinforced bases with rivets, screws or prongs attached to the frame of the case. Handle systems housed inside a bag are least likely to be damaged. Shoulder straps should be strong, yet gentle on your shoulders. Look for grips to keep the strap from slipping off your shoulder.
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Title Annotation:In Fashion; Travel Goods Association
Author:Egodigwe, Laura
Publication:Black Enterprise
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Jun 1, 2004
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