Utopia Lucent Goodwood Polycarbonate Tumblers 260ml (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Utopia Lucent Goodwood tumblers are polycarbonate drinkware designed to replicate the appearance of glass while offering the durability and safety that come with a shatter-resistant material. Each tumbler holds...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Capacity
- 26Ltr | 915¼oz
- Diameter
- 78
- Dimensions
- 95(H) x 78(Ø)mm | 3¾(H)" x 3(Ø)"
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Product Description
The Utopia Lucent Goodwood tumblers are polycarbonate drinkware designed to replicate the appearance of glass while offering the durability and safety that come with a shatter-resistant material. Each tumbler holds 260ml, making them a practical size for soft drinks, beer, or mixed beverages across a wide range of service settings.
Polycarbonate drinkware of this type is commonly used in venues where broken glass presents a genuine operational or safety risk. Pub gardens, poolside service, outdoor events, festival bars, and high-turnover casual dining environments are all typical use cases. The material withstands the kind of repeated handling, stacking, and commercial glasswasher cycles that would take a heavy toll on standard glassware, and the clarity of the Lucent range means they present reasonably well on the bar or table without looking like a compromise.
Practical advantages for operators include:
- Shatter-resistant construction reduces breakage costs and glass contamination risk
- Suitable for outdoor and unlicensed areas where glass may be prohibited
- Lighter than glass, which eases tray carrying and reduces fatigue during busy service
- Compatible with standard commercial glasswashers, simplifying warewashing routines
- Stacks reliably for storage, helping to manage back-bar space efficiently
There are a few honest considerations worth bearing in mind. Polycarbonate can scratch over time with heavy commercial use, and once surface scratches accumulate, clarity diminishes and the tumblers become harder to inspect for cleanliness — at that point, replacement is the right call rather than continuing to use them in service. They are also not suitable for hot beverages. For venues with very high weekly throughput, factoring replacement cycles into purchasing decisions makes sense, and buying in slightly greater quantity upfront is often worthwhile.
These tumblers are well suited to pubs, bars, hotels, event caterers, and outdoor hospitality operators looking for a reliable glass alternative at a sensible price point. For operators needing a larger size, a broader range of formats, or higher-volume pack quantities, it is worth exploring the wider Utopia Lucent range before committing.
If you are unsure which size or format best fits your service style, the team is happy to help you work it out.
Key Features
- Polycarbonate construction is virtually shatter-resistant under normal service conditions
- 260ml capacity suits soft drinks, beer, and standard mixed drink portions
- Lucent material provides glass-like clarity without the breakage risk
- Compatible with commercial glasswashers for straightforward warewashing
- Supplied in a pack of 6 for flexible stock management
Operational Benefits
- Reduces glass breakage incidents and associated contamination risks in service
- Allows safe use in outdoor areas where glass is prohibited or discouraged
- Lighter weight eases tray carrying and reduces staff fatigue during peak periods
- Consistent clarity maintains a presentable appearance on the bar or table
- Reliable stacking helps operators manage back-bar and storage space efficiently
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Capacity
- 26Ltr | 915¼oz
- Diameter
- 78
- Dimensions
- 95(H) x 78(Ø)mm | 3¾(H)" x 3(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- No
- Material
- Polycarbonate
- Microwave safe
- No
- Oven proof
- No
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes, polycarbonate tumblers of this type are generally compatible with standard commercial glasswashers. It is worth checking the wash temperature on your machine, as sustained exposure to very high temperatures can accelerate wear on polycarbonate over time — most manufacturers recommend keeping wash cycles within the temperature guidelines for the material.
- Lifespan varies depending on how frequently they are used and washed, but in a high-turnover venue you should expect to assess them regularly for scratching and loss of clarity. Once a tumbler becomes heavily scratched it is harder to verify cleanliness and the appearance suffers — at that stage replacement is advisable rather than continuing in service.
- No — polycarbonate tumblers are not suitable for hot beverages. They are intended for cold drinks service only, making them appropriate for soft drinks, draught beer, cider, and similar applications but not for tea, coffee, or other hot drinks.