Polycarbonate Glassware: What It Is All About

By: Joanne Dorin


Wine is a wonderful addition to an evening, a dinner, or a special occasion. There are as many types of unique wines as there are reasons to drink that unique wine. Of course, there are many types of containers usable to drink that wine. We think of wine glasses and we think of fine crystal - beautifully etched crystal glassware. However, this is not always the popular choice. Sometimes, it is stylish and sassy to use those bright, neon plastic wine glasses that you can find at any retail chain for only a small amount of change. There are glass wine glasses; there are even marble wine glasses. However, science has offered us a beautiful, yet versatile wine glass: polycarbonate glassware.

Polycarbonate is an extremely useful, interesting, and versatile substance. First, let me explain what I understand of polycarbonate. It is a thermoengineered plastic resin. Wow, that is a mouthful. I think it is a lot easier to explain what it is used for. It is extremely rigid and sturdy. Many companies choose to make bulletproof glass out of polycarbonate material. In addition, many eyeglass lenses are fabricated from this polycarbonate material. However, polycarbonate may be rigid and almost indestructible, but it is easily scratched and is subject to high and low temperature.

One popular place you will find this polycarbonate material is in glassware. Polycarbonate glassware is beautiful, but is resistant to being dropped and broken. This makes it perfect for restaurants and taverns or in homes with small children. Because it is break resistant and beautiful, polycarbonate glassware can be quite expensive. Polycarbonate glassware has all the beauty of more expensive glassware, but will not break when thrown or dropped.

Polycarbonate glassware is not hard to find. Many retail chains and department stores carry this product because it is so durable and worthwhile to the consumer and to the retailer. With polycarbonate glassware, there is less breakage, less errors, and more profit. Everything a retailer loves to hear. If you should want a wider range of options, you can check on the Internet for style and affordability. You can also save on shipping with this material since it is not easily broken.

This fine material makes for excellent designs as well. Because it is not prone to easy breakage, it is easier for designer to etch this material. If you get a good polycarbonate product, it is almost indistinguishable from real glass. Polycarbonate has taken a new approach to an old problem and seems to have successfully discovered a solution. Although it will never have the quality and beauty of crystal, it has taken its place as a true marvel of this modern age.

Joanne is author of Decorz.com. If you're looking for more barware & decorating ideas for your home and garden visit www.decorz.com.