Steelite Design+ Polycarbonate Mixing Glass 473ml (Box of 12)

The Steelite Design+ Mixing Glass is a 473ml polycarbonate drinking vessel designed for commercial beverage service in environments where glassware presents a practical or safety risk. Made from polycarbonate, it is shatterproof and considerably more durable than standard glass, making it a sensible choice for outdoor hospitality settings where broken glass would be a hazard and a liability.

In operation, polycarbonate drinkware of this type holds up well under the demands of busy service — handling repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without the fragility concerns that come with glass. For venues running high-turnover outdoor service, the reduced breakage rate alone can make a meaningful difference to running costs over a season.

The practical advantages for operators include:

• Shatterproof construction reduces breakage loss and safety incidents
• Suitable for commercial dishwasher use, supporting fast turnaround
• Lightweight handling eases load for front-of-house staff during busy service
• Maintains a presentable appearance in outdoor and poolside settings
• Sold in boxes of 12, simplifying stock management and reordering

It is worth noting that polycarbonate, while durable, will show scratching over time with heavy use and abrasive cleaning — operators should factor this into replacement planning. Polycarbonate drinkware is also not suited to hot beverages, so its use case is specifically cold drinks service.

This mixing glass is well suited to rooftop bars, poolside venues, outdoor events caterers, and any licensed premises where glass is prohibited or impractical. For operations needing a broader range of polycarbonate beverage formats — wine glasses, champagne flutes, and so on — the wider Design+ collection covers these requirements.

If you are equipping a new outdoor venue or reviewing your drinkware strategy ahead of a busy season, we are happy to help you think through quantities and format options.