Foot Lockers Key Terms

Take a step in the right direction by knowing foot lockers key terms

Foot lockers (commonly referred to as trunks) have become a staple in the lives of campers, co-eds and members of the military for many years, and anyone shopping for or in the business of building or selling them should know a few foot lockers key terms. Because of their unique appearance and diverse functionality, foot lockers also have started finding their way into office space and business centers, serving shipping and storage needs while sometimes even doubling as furniture for organizations nationwide.

If you're in the market for foot lockers, here are some useful key terms to get you going:

Steel trunk

Foot lockers made of steel are said to be the most durable and rugged of them all. They can take years of use and abuse without showing any significant signs of wear.

Cedar trunk

Cedar trunks are foot lockers made from cedar wood. Their appearance is casual yet rich-looking and perfect for any office environment.

Wheeled

A wheeled foot locker is just as its name implies: it has wheels. Some foot lockers come with wheels, while they're an option for others. Wheels are almost always mounted on only one end of a foot locker so it can be pulled by a handle from the other end.

Binding

Nickel tacked, styrene, tacked bonded fiber and vulcanized fiber are a handful of binding types that can be found on foot lockers.

ATA approved

ATA (Air Transport Association) approved foot lockers meet the standards for safe air travel set forth by the association. They are more expensive and more durable than other foot lockers.

Hardigg

Hardigg is a popular brand of foot locker and transport case for commercial, industrial and military shipping. The cases are made of molded plastic that's impact resistant, incredibly strong and watertight.

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