At the end of the Fifties, the technological development led to the birth of the Labware Division, Kartell section specifically dedicated to study and supply plastic products for the laboratory market. The Division uses raw materials such as Polypropylene, Polystyrene and Polyethylene to produce a wide range of lightweight, highly resistant and economic products, the natural alternative to glass. Current catalogue lists more than 1000 items covering the most important application fields. That's the reason why Kartell image and name are today recognized worldwide as a leader in  technical laboratory products.