Utopia Sommelier Polycarbonate Wine Glasses 570ml (12 Pack)
Product Description
These Utopia Sommelier wine glasses are made from polycarbonate rather than glass, giving them the stem and bowl profile of a traditional sommelier-style wine glass while eliminating the breakage risk...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 570ml
- Diameter
- 970
- Dimensions
- 2480(H) x 970(W)mm
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Product Description
These Utopia Sommelier wine glasses are made from polycarbonate rather than glass, giving them the stem and bowl profile of a traditional sommelier-style wine glass while eliminating the breakage risk that comes with conventional glassware. Each glass holds 570ml, which suits both generous wine pours and soft drink service in the same vessel.
In busy licensed environments — particularly those with high footfall, outdoor terraces, or event service — breakage costs add up quickly. Polycarbonate removes that variable almost entirely. The material resists chipping and cracking under the kind of handling that would write off a conventional glass, and because it is glasswasher safe, throughput in a fast turnaround operation remains practical. The clarity of polycarbonate also holds up well over repeated wash cycles, though like all plastics it will eventually show fine surface scratching with sustained heavy use.
Practical advantages for licensed operators include:
- Shatterproof construction — suitable where glass is prohibited or impractical
- Glasswasher safe for fast, high-volume turnaround
- Resistant to chips, staining, and general handling wear
- Lightweight stem profile reduces fatigue during tray service
- Suitable for outdoor events, poolside service, and festival environments
These glasses are well suited to pubs, bars, clubs, and event caterers where a glassware-style presentation is desirable but glass itself is either prohibited or poses an unacceptable breakage risk. They are less suited to fine dining settings where guests expect the weight and feel of real glass. For very high-volume event hire operations, it is worth considering whether a larger pack format would better suit your stock requirements.
If you are unsure which polycarbonate drinkware best fits your service style or volume, the team is happy to help you work through the options.
Key Features
- Polycarbonate construction rated as virtually indestructible under commercial use
- 570ml capacity suitable for wine and soft drink service
- Glasswasher safe for rapid turnaround between service covers
- Resistant to chipping, cracking, and common beverage staining
- Supplied in a 12-piece pack for straightforward stock management
Operational Benefits
- Eliminates glass breakage costs in high-footfall or outdoor environments
- Keeps service moving with fast glasswasher-compatible cleaning cycles
- Reduces injury risk in venues where shattered glass is a safety concern
- Maintains a stemmed wine glass presentation without the fragility of glass
- Lightweight build eases tray service during busy event or function covers
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 570ml
- Diameter
- 970
- Dimensions
- 2480(H) x 970(W)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- No
- Material
- Polycarbonate
- Microwave safe
- No
- Oven proof
- No
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes — polycarbonate is the standard choice for venues operating a no-glass policy, including outdoor event spaces, festivals, poolside bars, and certain licensed premises. These glasses provide a stemmed wine glass profile without the breakage risk associated with conventional glassware.
- Polycarbonate is glasswasher safe and will withstand regular commercial wash cycles well. Over time and with sustained heavy use, fine surface scratching can develop, which is a normal characteristic of the material. Most operators find the durability and low breakage rate more than offset this.
- They are better suited to casual dining, bars, pubs, clubs, and event catering than to formal fine dining. Guests in high-end restaurant settings will generally notice the difference in weight and feel compared to real glass, so for those environments traditional glassware or premium crystal polycarbonate alternatives may be worth considering.