Abstract: A method of manufacturing a body or frame for a valise, suitcase, attache case, or other similar article made of shaped plastic material, which is adapted for travel and personal use. A base or body frame is manufactured from a preferably profiled plastic member having the shape of a strip or band which is cut to a length corresponding to the periphery of the article, and which is then shaped and assembled; or by providing a profiled member whose cross-section corresponds to the shape of the valise, suitcase, attache case or similar article, which is cut to a predetermined size; and a lid or valise cover frame which cooperates with the body in a novel shaping arrangement of the lid and the body, or through the intermediary of an appropriate recessed portion proximate their adjoining regions; and with a suitable bottom and sheathing adapted to be optionally attached in a known manner in order to form a finished valise structure.