July 2026•5 min read

Handicraft Packaging Guide

Export-grade packaging standards for fragile cargo

Exporting fragile ceramics, metal castings, and woodware globally requires double-layered shock insulation. This guide describes Hastava's packaging standards designed to eliminate breakage during ocean transit.

1. Double-Walled Outer Cartons

We package wholesale lots in double-walled corrugated cardboard boxes (5-ply or 7-ply cartons) that provide high crush-resistance, protecting cargo from forklift handling stress.

2. Customized Styrofoam and Honeycomb Contours

Fragile ceramics and pottery pieces are individually wrapped in honeycomb paper or nested in custom-fit styrofoam contours. This prevents movement and absorbs impact.

•Honeycomb Kraft wrap: Biodegradable and protective
•Custom molds: Holds items firmly in drop tests

3. Moisture Control & Silica Desiccants

Ocean transit exposes cargo to high relative humidity. To prevent moisture absorption and timber swelling in wood carvings, we seal packages with silica gel packets.

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