Utopia Gatsby Polycarbonate Wine Glasses 290ml (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Utopia Gatsby wine glasses are polycarbonate drinkware designed to replicate the look of traditional cut glass. At 290ml capacity, they're a practical size for wine service and work equally...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 290ml
- Diameter
- 850
- Dimensions
- 1950(H) x 850(W)mm
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Product Description
The Utopia Gatsby wine glasses are polycarbonate drinkware designed to replicate the look of traditional cut glass. At 290ml capacity, they're a practical size for wine service and work equally well for cocktails. The cut-glass effect moulding gives them a more considered appearance than standard polycarbonate glasses, which matters in settings where presentation is part of the service experience.
Polycarbonate is the practical choice wherever glassware breakage creates a real operational or safety problem — poolside areas, festival bars, outdoor terraces, late-night venues, and any high-volume setting where glass loss adds up quickly. The material is shatter-resistant under normal service conditions, and the Gatsby range is also stain-resistant, which helps maintain appearance across a busy shift.
- Break, chip, and shatter resistant under normal service use
- Stain resistant — holds appearance through repeated service
- Glasswasher safe for efficient turnaround during busy periods
- Cut-glass moulding gives a more premium look than flat-sided polycarbonate
- Suitable for both wine and cocktail service
These glasses are glasswasher safe, which keeps turnaround times manageable during peak service without requiring hand washing. That said, polycarbonate will cloud and scratch over time with heavy mechanical washing, so rotation of stock and periodic replacement should be factored into planning for high-volume operations.
The Gatsby range suits bars, events, and hospitality venues where a glass-like aesthetic is important but real glassware isn't practical or permitted. They're less appropriate in fine dining settings where guests expect genuine glass. For operators needing larger formats or champagne-specific shapes, it's worth looking at the broader Utopia range before committing.
If you're unsure whether polycarbonate is the right call for your operation, or you'd like guidance on pack quantities and reorder cycles, feel free to get in touch — we're happy to talk it through.
Key Features
- Polycarbonate construction with decorative cut-glass effect moulding
- 290ml capacity suitable for wine and cocktail service
- Shatter, chip, and break resistant under normal operational conditions
- Stain-resistant material maintains appearance through repeated use
- Glasswasher safe for efficient cleaning during busy service periods
Operational Benefits
- Reduces glass breakage costs in high-risk or high-volume service environments
- Cut-glass appearance supports presentable service without real glassware risk
- Glasswasher compatibility keeps turnaround fast during peak demand
- Stain resistance helps maintain consistent presentation across a full shift
- Suitable where glass is prohibited, improving compliance and guest safety
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 290ml
- Diameter
- 850
- Dimensions
- 1950(H) x 850(W)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- No
- Material
- Polycarbonate
- Microwave safe
- No
- Oven proof
- No
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes — polycarbonate is widely used in licensed premises, festival bars, outdoor terraces, and poolside areas where glass is restricted or prohibited. Always confirm local licensing conditions, as some venues have specific requirements around drinkware materials.
- The Gatsby glasses are glasswasher safe, which suits busy service environments well. Polycarbonate will gradually cloud and show surface scratching with heavy mechanical washing over time, so operators running high volumes should plan for periodic stock rotation and replacement rather than expecting indefinite service life.
- They're better suited to casual dining, bars, and events than to formal fine dining, where guests generally expect genuine glass. The cut-glass moulding improves the appearance compared to standard polycarbonate, but it won't replicate the feel and weight of crystal or lead-free glass in a high-end table setting.