Polycarbonate glassware has become increasingly popular because of its versatility and practicality. Polycarbonate glasses & tableware have all the appearance of glass with none of the hassle.
The strength of polycarbonate means that glasses and tableware made from this material are virtually unbreakable. You can take them anywhere with no need for any cushioning to protect them. But what makes polycarbonate so tough?
What is polycarbonate?
In fact, polycarbonates are actually a group of thermoplastic polymers. As a transparent thermoplastic sheet material, polycarbonate is often used instead of glass as it’s impact-resistant and extremely hardwearing even in extreme conditions and across a wide temperature range.
Polycarbonate strength combined with optical clarity means it’s often used in construction and other applications that require a clear, lightweight plastic-type material. For example, it is used for skylights, signs, machine guards and face shields.
How strong is polycarbonate?
Polycarbonate is 200 times tougher than glass and six times lighter. It’s also 30 times stronger than acrylic. It’s even 250 times more resistant to impact than safety glass, which is why it’s often used in schools, hospitals, bus shelters, and greenhouses.
Polycarbonate can even withstand prolonged extreme temperatures without breaking or distorting. This makes it a much safer material than glass.
Because it’s so resilient, polycarbonate has a very long lifespan. As a result, it’s a highly cost-effective product because it’s inexpensive to maintain and doesn’t need replacing.
Why choose polycarbonate glasses?
The strength of polycarbonate makes it a much safter option than glass. Polycarbonate glasses take away the hazards associated with the breakage of real glasses.
As polycarbonate glasses don’t require any special protection, they save time and space as they can be packed away with no special care needed. They are the first choice for outdoor concerts and events, alfresco dining and barbeques, camping, caravanning, boating and for use around swimming pools.
At Virtually Glass, all our glasses are shatterproof and virtually unbreakable, as well as being dishwasher and microwave-proof. Unlike real glass, they won't crack or craze in the wash.
What makes our polycarbonate glasses stand out?
At Virtually Glass, we supply a range of high-quality polycarbonate glasses and tableware manufactured in the UK and Europe by leading producers of polycarbonate products. All of our plastic glasses and tableware are made from food-grade plastics in accordance with all European Laws.
The beauty of our polycarbonate glasses is that they keep their glass-like clarity after years of use. They outperform acrylic, polystyrene or SAN products whilst retaining a crystal-clear look that mirrors the appearance of fine glass.
Our polycarbonate unbreakable glass range is also energy efficient as polycarbonate drinkware only takes 10% of the energy required to make glass. Plus, all our glasses are 100% recyclable and use only a fraction of the energy needed to recycle glass.
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Our unbreakable polycarbonate glasses will last for years
Virtually Glass is a specialist supplier of polycarbonate glasses. We supply high-quality polycarbonate glasses from leading manufacturers at competitive prices.
We offer a stylish range of polycarbonate glasses to suit all occasions, including wine glasses, champagne glasses, beer glasses, tumblers and cocktail glasses in different shapes and sizes.
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