Note: All re-shippers must be transit tested. Please refer to item
#16 on transit tests.
Neiman Marcus Direct
requires any item over 27x27x24 to be packed as a re-shipper (this includes the
box dimensions).
I.
All rugs should be rolled tightly so that the ends are aligned.
II.
Rugs should be packed tightly into the polybag. All excess
material should be taped down. Please see Rug Packaging Training document for
further packaging details (click here for Rug Packaging
Training Document).
Lab
testing does not exempt the vendor from NMD’s Inner Packing and Vendor Box
Packaging requirements.
For further information,
visit www.ista.org.
Lab
Testing Facilities: http://www.nmgops.com/division/1/ISTADomesticLabs.pdf
Neiman
Marcus preferred ISTA Testing Facility: FedEx Testing Laboratory
FedEx testing laboratory
- To inquire about package testing and evaluation click on the FedEx Packaging
Services Application. With this form Neiman Marcus Direct will get a copy of
the test results and we will be able to partner with your company on the
packaging of your product. Testing procedures & packaging tips can be found
on the following link: http://www.fedex.com/us/services/shipinfo/packaging/tips.html
FedEx Packaging
Services Application http://www.nmgops.com/division/1/PKG_Services_Application.pdf
UPS testing laboratory
- service to shippers with UPS account. Information may be found on their
website at:
www.ups-psi.com/packdesign.asp
NOTE: Vendors are responsible for any cost associated with shipping their
merchandise to a lab testing facility.
Rule 181 Testing:
Rule 181 only applies to furniture that is fully contained within
a corrugated fiberboard shipping container.
For further information regarding rule 181 testing click here http://www.nmgops.com/division/1/Rule181.pdf
For a list of companies who perform 181 testing visit here: Rule 181 Lab Testing Facilities .
Multi Wall Packaging is a recommended Rule 181 testing facility.
They will also be able to assist with any of your packaging needs.
Contact Connie Jones at 276-806-9346 or Jasper Peters at
434-836-7818 for further information. Or visit their website at http://www.multiwall.com.
For further information regarding packaging and lab testing
contact our packaging department at 972-401-6781 or email us at nmdpackaging@neimanmarcus.com.
Information regarding using Ranpak to package different types of
items: http://www.ranpak.com
NOTE: Vendors are responsible for any cost associated with
shipping their merchandise to a lab testing facility.
ISTA Testing - Upholstery, Crated, and Palletized Furniture
Upholstery
Upholstery that is packaged utilizing stretch shrink plastic film
wrap style must be ISTA lab tested and approved. Visit www.ista.org for further information regarding
ISTA testing.
Crated
Furniture that is secured/protected all around
with a wooden structure (i.e. crated).
Palletized
Furniture being shipped on a pallet.
NMD prefers testing under ISTA 2A for items under 150 IBS and 2B
for items over 150 IBS.
*Packaging will be verified to the lab testing document received
from the lab. If packaging changes after testing, then retesting MUST be
conducted for new packaging.
17.
Requirements for re-shippers listed above
apply to all furniture shipments. Additional specific requirements for
furniture shipments (including NMFC Item 181) are listed in the ‘Requirements by Merchandise Type’ section of this site.