Packaging TESTING

To be or not to be optimized — that is the question when it comes to your parcels and pallets! There’s only one way to find out: ask CARTIER! Using our specialized equipment, we replicate your real-world packaging, storage, and transportation conditions. At a low cost, our ISTA- or ASTM-compliant tests provide valuable insights into your packaging, equipping you with the knowledge to implement changes for optimal performance and a more sustainable packaging solution.

Our GOAL

Want to assess your packaging, understand its strengths and weaknesses, and ensure its viability during shipping?

Our tests evaluate packaging performance and help you identify improvements for optimal efficiency and a more eco-friendly approach.

2 steps and It's DONE

01. Packaging analysis & testing 

Selection of the appropriate ISTA or ASTM tests and real-world simulation.

02. Report presentation

Clear and concise presentation — straightforward yet comprehensive diagnostics!

Why conduct a PACKAGING TEST?         

 You've modified your product packaging and want to ensure it offers adequate protection.

 You experience frequent or significant losses due to product damage during transport.

 Your shipping conditions are changing (e.g., you now need to ship your packages by mail).

 You have doubts about the performance of a new packaging solution.

 You feel like you're overspending on packaging materials.

 You're changing your packaging formula or equipment.

Duration of mandate

2 - 3 weeks

ISTA 

International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) is an organization that establishes globally recognized standards and protocols to test packaging safety and ensure that products are transported without damage.

It develops standardized testing methods to simulate transit conditions. These methods assess performance and ensure that packaging is strong enough to protect products during shipment.

ISTA tests available at CARTIER:
1A, 1B 1C, 1D, 1E, 1G, 1H, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3A, 3B, 3E, 3F, 3K, 3L-A, 3L-B, 3L-C, 3L-D, 3L-E, 3L-F, 3L-G, 3L-H, 4AB, 6-FedEx-B, 6-SAMSCLUB, 7D, 6-AMAZON.COM-Over Boxing, 6-AMAZON.COM-SIOC Type A à H, FedEx-A, FedEx-B, SAMSCLUB

ASTM 

The standards of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) are technical specifications used to test and certify the quality and performance of packaging materials.

They cover various aspects such as strength, durability, and safety to ensure effective product protection during transport, storage, and distribution. These standards are widely recognized in the industry for establishing reliable and consistent packaging practices.

ASTM tests available at CARTIER: 
D-880-92, D951-99, D-996 – 10A, D999 – 08, D4003-98, D4332-01, D4728-06, D5265-09, D5277-92, D5487-98, D6179-07, D6344-04, D7386-12, D642, D4169, D6055