Un cartable Caramel & cie, c'est très technique

Au-delà du côté esthétique, un cartable Caramel & cie est avant tout un produit technique qui nécessite un savoir-faire particulier.

Thickness and resistance

Quality fabrics

We use high-quality fabrics, 900D (which corresponds to the weight in grams of the fabric thread for a length of 9 meters). This is an important indicator for choosing the right school bag for your child since the denier measures the thickness of the fabric and therefore its strength. The higher the denier, the more resistant the school bag will be to shocks and wear . It will have a better chance of lasting over time. For even more rigidity and to avoid snags, the bottom of the bag is lined with imitation leather.

The shades of all our fabrics are created exclusively for Caramel & cie , so you won't find a color from another manufacturer, and all our prints have a specific coating to improve their resistance.

100% of the 2022 collection is made with 80% recycled polyester, the goal is to reach 100% in the near future.

Good for the planet

Eco-designed school bags

Every year, we strive to improve the sustainability of our school bags. First, by using recycled raw materials that can be collected in the near future; this is our challenge for the years to come!

Then by extending their lifespan to generate less waste . We manufacture solidly: the seams of Caramel & cie school bags are reinforced at the stress point and the fabric is resistant to friction. Guaranteed for 2 years, our school bags benefit from a free repair program .

A fastener that's come loose? A torn handle? A seam that's gone to pieces? Caramel & cie will send you fasteners , buckles , and handles for free. And will reimburse you for the shoemaker's repair upon simple presentation of the invoice. Follow our tutorials on Instagram or Facebook #carameletciecare .

Contact us at contact@carameletcie.fr . Since a picture can sometimes speak louder than words, don't forget to include photos and proof of purchase with your message. We'll do our best to get back to you as quickly as possible with a solution to your problem.

Resistance & comfort

Adjustable straps

Our adjustable straps are also padded and covered with a wide, anti-perspirant mesh fabric with a wide back to prevent chafing .

Their S-shape and their inclination allow them to fit comfortably on children's shoulders , to fit the shape of the body. They act as suspension which allows the bag to move better with the movements of the body .

Children's health

Weight of the school bag

Durable and lightweight school bags .

In our quest for constant improvement, the shape of our school bags and backpacks is redesigned every year to make them lighter. At Caramel & cie, a nursery school bag weighs 450g with all its reinforcements , padding, rivets and other metal fasteners.

A primary school satchel weighs between 800 and 950g, because of its size of course (the textbooks and notebooks all have to fit!) and especially because it is even more reinforced.

Protecting our children's backs

Back of the schoolbag

Padding is essential for the comfort of our children.

This is why the back of our school bags and bags are lined with an anti-perspirant honeycomb material designed to rest on the child's lower back and relieve their shoulders.

The contact mesh is soft to the touch, comfortable and breathable for a pleasant feeling.

1. Padded and durable handle

A plastic plate sits under the handle, and riveted and stitched nylon hiking straps ensure durability. The faux leather provides support and its velvety feel makes it comfortable to hold.

2. Rigid interior

The foam and plastic separation inside the schoolbag ensures its rigidity, and thus prevents it from folding and adopting an incorrect position on the child's back.

3. Reinforced seams

All our school bags and satchels have reinforced seams at weak points and all wear points.

4. Durable clasps

Our clasps, created and manufactured especially for Caramel & cie, are made of a single piece to be stronger, more resistant and easier to open.

5. Waterproof

The exterior fabrics of our school bags and satchels have undergone a water-repellent treatment and the interior is waterproof.