Tumblers
Choose a straight or tapered side, a smooth or ribbed grip and the serving capacity. Ask for stackable shapes if shelf space matters.
Glass / Forming & finishing
Glassware
Glassware for the table and for display
Choose the form around its use. The lip of a drinking glass, the weight of a serving bowl and the balance of a full pitcher each call for a different shape.
Product range
Bowls
Compare shallow serving bowls with deeper individual bowls. Set the opening, foot diameter and nesting clearance as a group.
Stemware
Pair the bowl profile with a stem height and foot size. A sample lets you judge rim thickness and balance in the hand.
Pitchers
Compare the grip and pouring lip with the jug filled to its working capacity. Lids and their fit can be specified with the sample.
Materials
Soda-lime glass
A common choice for pressed bowls and everyday tumblers. Compare wall thickness, weight and clarity on the finished piece.
High-borosilicate glass
Consider this low-expansion glass for hot-drink designs. Ask for the temperature range and thermal-shock data for the finished article.
Tempered glass
Tempering is a heat treatment applied to a suitable glass body. Specify where impact resistance matters and check the test result for that shape.
Lead-free crystal glass
Consider clear, polished stemware or cut patterns that catch the light. Confirm the composition and any food-contact evidence for the chosen finish.
Lead crystal for decorative use only
Faceted prisms and display ornaments are options for this material. We offer lead crystal exclusively for non-food-contact pieces.
Manufacturing process
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Press or blow the form
Pressing can define repeatable ribs and relief. Blowing can form a hollow body with a narrower neck. Choose the forming method with the factory after reviewing the drawing.
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Anneal and finish
Controlled cooling relieves forming stress. Review the rim, seam, base and any cut or polished detail on the sample.
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Approve the decoration
Check a sample in the intended colour and finish. Mark the decoration area on the specification so the tested surface matches the ordered piece.
Reports for food-contact glass
Tell sales the SKU, decoration, intended use and country of sale. We can check existing reports against applicable US FDA food-contact requirements or German LFGB requirements. Intertek and SGS are our usual testing laboratories. If a buyer needs a different method, finish or market covered, we can arrange an agreed test on the selected article.
Samples and production
DHL usually carries our samples. Allow about 20–35 days for production as an initial estimate. Sales will confirm timing for the quantity, tooling and finish you approve, and quote shipping separately.
Explore the catalogue with sales
Send sales the capacities, forms and destination you have in mind. Ask your sales contact to arrange a registration code, then sign in to see the glassware catalogue assigned to your company.