Heys International Ltd. | Lightweight Luggage & Travel Design Since 1986

Heys International Ltd. is a Canadian luggage and travel goods brand founded in 1986 in Toronto. The company has grown from a small family-run business into an international brand with distribution centres throughout Canada, the United States, Germany, South Korea, China, and Australia. Heys is known for its lightweight engineering, thoughtful innovation, and design-driven approach — including collaborations with Disney and artists such as Romero Britto and Karim Rashid. For buyers in the luggage and travel goods sectors, Heys offers a brand with global distribution infrastructure, extensive intellectual property, and a track record of innovation including over 200 patents and trademark registrations worldwide.

Product Portfolio: Luggage, Carry-Ons, and Travel Accessories

Heys’ product range focuses on categories directly relevant to ILM Offenbach buyers:

Luggage : Lightweight hard-shell and soft-shell luggage collections, including the iconic xcase — launched in 2003 and billed as the World’s Lightest Carry-On. The product range includes carry-on sizes, large checked luggage, and specialty travel bags.

Carry-Ons : A wide range of carry-on luggage designed to fit airline size guidelines, with features including smooth 360° spinner wheels, sturdy handles, and TSA-approved locks.

Travel Accessories : Complementary travel goods including backpacks and travel bags.

Why Heys Matters to Travel Goods Buyers

For ILM attendees in the luggage and travel goods sectors, Heys offers several distinct commercial advantages:

Global Distribution Infrastructure : Distribution centres throughout Canada, the United States, Germany, South Korea, China, and Australia — providing international buyers with evidence of established regional distribution infrastructure across several major markets.

Licensing & Creative Partnerships : Heys has developed licensed collections and creative collaborations, including its long-standing relationship with Disney and projects with artists such as Romero Britto, Fernando Volken Togni, and Karim Rashid — giving retailers access to product ranges differentiated through licensed characters, artwork, and design.

Innovation and Intellectual Property : Over 200 utility patents, design patents, and trademark registrations worldwide, including the Smart Access Opening system — giving buyers evidence of sustained investment in proprietary product development and design.

Lightweight Engineering : Heys has a long-standing focus on lightweight engineering, illustrated by the xcase launched in 2003 and subsequent lightweight luggage collections.

Brand Recognition and Heritage : Since 1986, Heys has built recognition through celebrity endorsements, Hollywood film and TV appearances, and as the official luggage and backpack supplier for the Canadian Olympic Teams at Sochi 2014 and Rio 2016.

European Market Infrastructure : Heys maintains European operations through HEYS EU GmbH in Germany, adding a regional operational presence alongside its broader international distribution network.

Exhibiting at ILM Offenbach 2026

Heys International Ltd. will exhibit at ILM Offenbach 2026, the international leather goods trade fair, in Hall B3, Stand 49 — a strategic platform for reaching luggage buyers, travel goods distributors, and accessories retailers. The company’s presence aligns with its established international distribution network and its focus on travel goods categories. Learn more about the ILM Offenbach Trade Fair Overview or visit the official ILM Offenbach website.

Heys International Ltd.: Buyer & Distributor FAQ

• What product categories does Heys offer?
  Heys offers lightweight luggage, carry-on bags, and travel accessories — with a focus on innovative, design-driven products including licensed collections.
• Where is Heys based?
  Heys was founded in Toronto, Canada, in 1986, and operates distribution centres throughout Canada, the United States, Germany, South Korea, China, and Australia.
• What licensing partnerships does Heys have?
  Heys has licensing agreements with Disney and has collaborated with artists including Romero Britto, Fernando Volken Togni, and Karim Rashid.
• What intellectual property does Heys hold?
  Heys holds over 200 utility patents, design patents, and trademark registrations worldwide, including the Smart Access Opening system.
• Where can buyers find Heys at ILM Offenbach?
  Heys is listed at Hall B3, Stand 49 at ILM Offenbach 2026.
• How can retailers or distributors contact Heys for B2B inquiries?
  Professional inquiries should be directed through Heys’ official B2B channels on its website at https://eu.heys.com/ or by connecting with the team at ILM Offenbach 2026.