SamanthaCarter Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I don't want glass. Too tired of losing them to my tile floor. Anybody know of some durable, beautiful hard plastic "glasses" I can buy? My kids will be sensitive of any plasticy scent they give off. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I have moved my youngest to a stainless steel cup. It's fine for any cold drinks. Amazon sells them in multi-packs or as single cups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Tervis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Oh, darn, I'm so sad you don't want glass because I almost put my recommendation for glasses in the other thread! â˜ºï¸ If you definitely want plastic that has no "plastic" scent, I can't help you. But if you just wanted good glassware that will last forever, I would recommend the restaurant-supply glasses I bought like twelve years ago. They remain perfect. They haven't gotten chipped edges, cracks, scratches or anything. But alas, they would shatter if they fell on the hard tile floor. I tried those polycarbonate plastic "glassware" at one time because it was supposed to be the ideal plastic drinking "glass," but it did not last as advertised. I don't remember exactly what went wrong with them but I know I threw them all away within a few years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slackermom Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I know you said no glass, but I am going to plug this style anyway: http://m.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/art/60279711/?bvstate=pg:2/ct:r They are tempered glass, and super sturdy. They are a nice size, and easy to hold. At one point I managed the glass department for crate&barrel, so I have handled a ton of glasses, and I am ready to toss everything else I own and use only this kind from Ikea. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I thought this was about eye glasses. So glad I read the replies :lol: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 (edited) A few years ago, I searched for the ultimate plastic tumbler . . . I ended up choosing Bentley 20oz tumblers. I got like 20 or so, in all sorts of colors. http://bentleydrinkware.com/shop/bentley-colorware-plastic-glasses-dishes/colorware-20oz-plastic-glasses-set4/ They've been in heavy use for about 2-3 years, and they're doing great. I wanted something with no "lip" around the bottom, as it drives me crazy when cups come out of the dishwasher with water on the "bottom" (which is UP). I wanted plastic, indestructible, and lots of colors. I know they are stupid expensive. I spent like $100 on plastic cups, lol, but I'm hoping they'll be in use for decades. Edited September 9, 2017 by StephanieZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I have found that all of the plastic glasses I have tried, even the more expensive kind, get scratched and faded in the dishwasher after a while. So I buy restaurant supply house type glasses from Ikea. They do break, but not easily--I have dropped them on wooden floors and had them not break or chip. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 A few years ago, I searched for the ultimate plastic tumbler . . . I ended up choosing Bentley 20oz tumblers. I got like 20 or so, in all sorts of colors. http://bentleydrinkware.com/shop/bentley-colorware-plastic-glasses-dishes/colorware-20oz-plastic-glasses-set4/ They've been in heavy use for about 2-3 years, and they're doing great. I wanted something with no "lip" around the bottom, as it drives me crazy when cups come out of the dishwasher with water on the "bottom" (which is UP). I wanted plastic, indestructible, and lots of colors. I know they are stupid expensive. I spent like $100 on plastic cups, lol, but I'm hoping they'll be in use for decades. Those look great! I can't wait to try them. Thank you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 (edited) I know you said no glass, but I am going to plug this style anyway: http://m.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/art/60279711/?bvstate=pg:2/ct:r They are tempered glass, and super sturdy. They are a nice size, and easy to hold. At one point I managed the glass department for crate&barrel, so I have handled a ton of glasses, and I am ready to toss everything else I own and use only this kind from Ikea. What a fun job! My kitchen China, glass, and silverware are all from C&B. But I love Ikea's too -- going there always makes me wish I had a completely empty beach cottage to furnish, lol. Edited September 9, 2017 by Alessandra 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamanthaCarter Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 A few years ago, I searched for the ultimate plastic tumbler . . . I ended up choosing Bentley 20oz tumblers. I got like 20 or so, in all sorts of colors. http://bentleydrinkware.com/shop/bentley-colorware-plastic-glasses-dishes/colorware-20oz-plastic-glasses-set4/ They've been in heavy use for about 2-3 years, and they're doing great. I wanted something with no "lip" around the bottom, as it drives me crazy when cups come out of the dishwasher with water on the "bottom" (which is UP). I wanted plastic, indestructible, and lots of colors. I know they are stupid expensive. I spent like $100 on plastic cups, lol, but I'm hoping they'll be in use for decades. Do these nest? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball mom Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Tervis Yeti knock off...Ozark trails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasc Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Tervis Entertaining Collection. I just bought these and love the ridges on them as compared to the regular tervis glasses. I love that they don't sweat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 A few years ago, I searched for the ultimate plastic tumbler . . . I ended up choosing Bentley 20oz tumblers. I got like 20 or so, in all sorts of colors. http://bentleydrinkware.com/shop/bentley-colorware-plastic-glasses-dishes/colorware-20oz-plastic-glasses-set4/ They've been in heavy use for about 2-3 years, and they're doing great. I wanted something with no "lip" around the bottom, as it drives me crazy when cups come out of the dishwasher with water on the "bottom" (which is UP). I wanted plastic, indestructible, and lots of colors. I know they are stupid expensive. I spent like $100 on plastic cups, lol, but I'm hoping they'll be in use for decades. I bought a set of Zak Designs Tumblers about 6 years ago that we've used hard and look almost new. They look like Solo cups, only in happy colors. I don't think they still sell them. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/36380709461265615/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 (edited) I thought this was about eye glasses. So glad I read the replies :lol: I'm so obtuse that I thought it was about eye-glasses even after reading the responses. The "smell factor" seemed slightly odd to me (but hey, glasses sit pretty close to one's nose) and some folks are sensitive (I suppose). Even reading your response made me think, "it is about eye-glasses." So I've re-read the thread. I'm now 80/20 sure that we're talking about drinking glasses. Yuck! Plastic. I think not. Same with eye-glasses in the 20% chance this thread is about spectacles. Glass! Bill Edited September 10, 2017 by Spy Car 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nansk Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Why did I think this question was about eye glasses?! LOL. Ikea makes colourful plastic children's tableware, which my dd and her friends loved. After she turned 10, I got rid of all plastic tableware and boxes and switched to glass items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Lol Bill. My first thought was smell by nose and then breakage could mean they need polycarbonate like my toddler lol. And now that I've googled Trivex I see that is for eye glasses. Maybe other factors can be changed as well to avoid the breakage. Like a rug by the sink or the accident-prone area. Less handling of cups by youngsters? Once it's on the table it stays on the table instead of being moved around the house. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalmia Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 I really like these stainless steel cups. They are more durable than plastic and you have no worry that the next plastic chemical they identify as bad for you is in them. https://www.amazon.com/Fox-Outfitters-16oz-Stainless-Steel/dp/B00GXUQ2QM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1505011825&sr=8-1&keywords=fox+outfitters+stainless+steel+cups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamanthaCarter Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 Breakage. We have a very small kitchen and the majority of the time a glass breaks is because somebody knocked it off the counter. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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