Kartell : What plastic equipment and consumables for the laboratory?

Kartell designs and manufactures in Italy plastic labware and equipment: beakers, graduated cylinders, bottles, carboys, desiccators, funnels, safety wash bottles, racks and accessories. Its hallmark: engineering polymers selected for chemical resistance, clarity and autoclavability where the application demands it. From R&D to quality control, in routine work and in production, the brand safeguards everyday workflows with proven designs, crisp graduations and consistent, Made in Italy manufacturing. Distributed by Dutscher, it serves the needs of biology, pharma, agri-food and environmental labs with an excellent price-to-performance ratio.

Italian expertise since 1949

Founded in 1949, Kartell established in Italy a unique know-how: bringing the best of polymers to the service of laboratories. Early on, it led the shift from glass to high-performance plastics to make workflows safer, lighter and more accessible. Over the decades, it has expanded its catalogue, invested in precision moulds and refined quality control to guarantee consistent tolerances from one production run to the next. Its DNA blends industrial design with hands-on pragmatism: products that are simple, robust, easy to clean and built to last. Today, its heritage range equips thousands of lab benches across Europe and beyond — in research, quality control and production — with manufacturing and engineering expertise that remain true to its Italian roots.

Expertise and Areas of Specialisation

Its core expertise: processing engineering polymers by injection and blow moulding to deliver reliable, repeatable parts. Beakers and cylinders in polypropylene (PP) or polymethylpentene (PMP) offer good clarity, legible graduations and temperature resistance suited to standard autoclaving cycles. Bottles and jerrycans in HDPE or PP meet sampling, storage and transport needs, with leak-tight, ergonomic closures. Transparent desiccators, complemented by vacuum accessories, safeguard the drying and storage of moisture-sensitive reagents. For handling, funnels, tanks, trays, baskets, test-tube racks and drying racks streamline daily organisation, from the bench to the wash-up area. Designed for R&D, QC and production, the range prioritises safe use: secure grip, materials compatible with many solvents and acids, robust walls, and stackable forms to save space. Controlled industrialisation in Italy ensures dimensional consistency, essential for routine protocols. Colour-coded wash bottles with content marking limit dispensing errors, while wide-base cylinders offer greater stability on the bench. Available across a wide spectrum of volumes, the references cover needs from micro-volumes up to carboys of several tens of litres. With Kartell, every detail matters: ergonomics, readability, durability and value in use for safer, more efficient laboratories.

Kartell laboratory products supplied by Dutscher

Kartell brand FAQs

Where are Kartell products made?
The vast majority are designed and manufactured in Italy, with tightly controlled tooling and processes to ensure consistency and reliability.

Are Kartell items autoclavable?
Depends on the material: PP and PMP withstand standard autoclaving; HDPE is more limited. Refer to the technical data sheet for each product.

What chemical compatibility can I expect?
This depends on the polymer. Kartell offers PP, PMP, HDPE, etc. Consult the chemical resistance charts and run tests on your critical mixtures.

Are the desiccators suitable for vacuum?
Some models are designed for vacuum use. Observe the vacuum/negative-pressure limits and follow the instructions for safe operation.

What about warranty and support?
Dutscher provides distribution, advice and after-sales support. Products are covered by the manufacturer’s warranty under the conditions applicable to each item.

What is the environmental approach?
Priority is given to reusable, robust and durable items to reduce waste. Materials are selected and packaging is optimised wherever possible.