Advantage And Disadvantage Of Plastic Glassware

By angguncakti

Monday 7 March 2016

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The plastic glassware of today can be stylish, modern and flexible. There is a range of materials available which allow for often creative and eye-catching designs to be produced. The glassware is safer than real glass and often much harder to break. They range from cheap, throw-away to expensive and glamorous. This is plastic glassware that you can use without fear around the pool, patio, or on the boat  yet is nice enough to use for indoor entertaining, too.

Plastic Glassware

Plastic is a durable and flexible material and there are many finishes that can be achieved. Plastic glassware can be made in just about every colour in the rainbow, including see-through and luminous. A double wall of polycarbonate is used to produce insulated cups that will keep drinks cool or hot for longer. There are elite ranges available in most materials which claim to be better quality.

Plastic Glassware

They are usually made from thicker walls or have some unique aspect of their design, such as an interesting shape. Often plastic glassware can be stacked for ease of storage. Real glass cups can break if stored in stacks. The plastic glasses can be decorated with patterns, pictures and can even be moulded to resemble cut glass.

Plastic Glassware

When comparing plastic with glass, it is often up to the individual's viewpoint to decide whether each aspect is an advantage or disadvantage.
•    Look and feel. Glass normally has a superior look and feel to plastic plus it makes an interesting sound, especially crystal glass with its clear, ringing 'ting'. Some plastic designs do have superior quality or a look and feel which is distinctive. Plastic glasses can often achieve shapes not available in glass.
•    Breakability. Plastic glasses will not break as easily as glass ones making them safer and more suitable for outside events.
•    Child Friendly.They are easy for children to use can be fitted with no-spill tops and don't break. Ideal for youngsters.
•    Weight. Plastic weighs less than glass. This reduces transport costs which is an advantage. However, they can easily fall or blow away when empty.
•    Flammability. Some plastics are prone to burning if in contact with a naked flame. This is a clear disadvantage over glass.
•    Recycling. Both glass and plastic can be recycles - the trick is having the collection facilities.
Whatever your opinion of plastic glassware, there is no doubt there are times when plastic is better and other times when glass is better.

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