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TOUGHENED GLASSWARE

Toughened glass is treated by using extreme heat and

then cooling rapidly which balances the

tension stored in the glass core.

The glass tension makes the glass

strong and much more resistant to a mechanical and thermal shock.

Tension gives safe break characteristics, meaning once broken

no shards or sharp edges are left

Toughening is across the whole glass,

including the stem for safety

Fully toughened glassware has been strengthened across its entire body making the glass resistant to damage at all points. This makes the glass stronger than regular annealed glass. When toughened glass

does break it will break into small fragments making it impossible to cause serious lacerations. Increased durability reduces replenishment, saving money.