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Straight answers about shatterproof wine glasses, Tritan, plastic glass alternatives and choosing drinkware for events, venues and outdoor living in South Africa.
Tritan vs acrylic, polycarbonate, polystyrene, PET, steel and glass, side by side.
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Reusable vs disposable cups for events: what do they really cost?
Disposable cups look cheaper per event, but reusable Tritan glasses cost less per drink after a handful of events, cut waste, and can carry your logo.
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Stemless vs stemmed plastic wine glasses: which is better outdoors?
Stemless is better outdoors: it's more stable on grass, sand and boats and has no stem to snap. Govino's thumb notch gives stemless glasses a grip so your hand doesn't...
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Govino vs other plastic and shatterproof wine glasses
Most plastic wine glasses in South Africa are acrylic, polystyrene or PET. Govino stands out for Eastman Tritan, a sommelier-designed bowl, the thumb notch, local stoc...
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Govino vs stainless steel wine tumblers
Stainless steel tumblers keep drinks cold but hide the wine and change how it smells. Govino is see-through, shaped for wine and still shatterproof. Choose steel for i...
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Govino vs regular glass: should you swap your wine glasses?
Glass and crystal are best for formal tasting at the table. Govino is best everywhere glass is risky: pools, boats, braais, events and travel. Many households keep both.
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Tritan vs PET plastic cups and glasses
PET cups are light and recyclable but thin, easily crushed and not dishwasher safe. Tritan glasses are rigid, glass-clear, dishwasher safe and built for years of reuse.
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Tritan vs polystyrene: reusable glasses vs disposable plastic wine glasses
Polystyrene party glasses are cheap but brittle, single-use and rarely recycled. Reusable Tritan glasses cost more once but less per use, and look like real glassware.
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Tritan vs acrylic wine glasses: what's the difference?
Tritan and acrylic both look like glass, but Tritan is tougher, dishwasher safe and stays clear, while acrylic scratches, crazes and can crack. Govino uses Tritan.
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Tritan vs acrylic vs polycarbonate vs polystyrene vs PET: which plastic is best for glasses?
Tritan is the best plastic for reusable glasses: glass-clear, shatterproof, dishwasher safe and BPA-free. Acrylic scratches, polycarbonate contains BPA, and polystyren...
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