Utopia Lucent Newbury Polycarbonate Wine Glasses 450ml (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Utopia Lucent Newbury range offers a polycarbonate wine glass with an angular bowl profile and a 450ml capacity, designed to replicate the appearance of conventional glassware while eliminating the...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Capacity
- 45Ltr | 1584oz
- Diameter
- 85
- Dimensions
- 222(H) x 85(Ø)mm | 8¾(H)" x 3¼(Ø)"
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Product Description
The Utopia Lucent Newbury range offers a polycarbonate wine glass with an angular bowl profile and a 450ml capacity, designed to replicate the appearance of conventional glassware while eliminating the breakage risks that come with it. Made from high-quality polycarbonate, each glass is resistant to chipping and shattering — a practical distinction in environments where glass management is a genuine operational concern.
In busy service conditions, polycarbonate glassware of this type holds up well on trays, at outdoor bars, and in high-turnover venues where replacement costs for broken glass add up quickly. The Newbury's angular bowl gives it a more considered appearance than standard tumbler-style plastic drinkware, making it a reasonable choice where presentation still matters alongside durability.
Practical advantages for operators include:
- Chip and shatter resistance reduces wastage and replacement costs
- Suitable for outdoor use, poolside service, and festival or event settings
- Reusable construction supports reduced single-use plastic reliance
- Compatible with commercial glasswashers in most configurations
- Angular profile maintains a more formal presentation than standard plastic alternatives
Polycarbonate glassware does carry some considerations worth noting. It will discolour over time with heavy use and repeated washing, and it does not replicate the weight or feel of real glass — guests will notice the difference on handling. It is best suited to environments where safety or licensing requirements limit or prohibit the use of glassware, rather than as a direct like-for-like substitute in fine dining settings.
These glasses are well suited to outdoor hospitality venues, events catering, bars with late-night licences, and anywhere that glass-free policies are in place. They are sold in packs of six, which suits venue operators building up stock incrementally or trialling the format before a larger order.
If you are working out quantities for a specific venue or event format, our team is happy to help you think through what you need.
Key Features
- Polycarbonate construction resists chips, cracks, and shattering in service
- 450ml angular bowl profile replicates the look of conventional wine glasses
- Supplied in a pack of six for flexible stock building
- Reusable format suitable for repeated commercial glasswasher cycles
- Stands 222mm tall with an 85mm base diameter for stable tray handling
Operational Benefits
- Reduces glass breakage costs in high-turnover or outdoor service environments
- Meets glass-free licensing requirements without sacrificing presentable drinkware
- Lowers the risk of guest injury from shattered glassware during busy service
- Supports sustainable operations by replacing single-use plastic cup alternatives
- Incremental pack sizing allows operators to scale stock to actual demand
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Capacity
- 45Ltr | 1584oz
- Diameter
- 85
- Dimensions
- 222(H) x 85(Ø)mm | 8¾(H)" x 3¼(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- No
- Material
- Polycarbonate
- Microwave safe
- No
- Oven proof
- No
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Polycarbonate glassware is generally compatible with commercial glasswashers, though it is worth checking the wash temperature on your machine. Most commercial units running standard programmes are fine, but sustained exposure to very high temperatures can shorten the lifespan of polycarbonate over time.
- The Newbury's angular profile gives a more considered appearance than basic plastic tumblers, but polycarbonate does not replicate the weight or clarity of glass exactly — guests who handle them will notice the difference. They work well where a glass-free policy is required, or where breakage risk outweighs the benefit of real glassware, such as outdoor terraces, festivals, or late-night venues.
- That depends on your service volume, turnaround time, and whether you are running a glasswash operation on-site. As a rough guide, most event operators allow for two to three glasses per expected cover to account for throughput and inevitable losses. If you want to talk through quantities for a specific event or venue setup, we are happy to advise.