It’s Friday night at your club and business is good. The music is on point, the guests are having a great time and your staff is in the zone, slinging the bar’s signature cocktails.
Then, it happens. “Crash!” In a split second, a glass slips from your bartender’s hand, shattering into ragged, razor-sharp shards across the bar and into your ice bucket – the worst possible place for broken glass to land.
Suddenly, everything comes to a halt as your team scrambles to clean up the mess. Orders begin to back up, guests begin to get impatient and your stress level spikes – because you know a broken glass is more than just a broken glass.
It’s a serious safety hazard for both your guests and your staff. It represents lost time and wages due to cleanup – time you could be spending on other, more profit-boosting tasks. And it can ruin an otherwise wonderful food and drink experience and lose you a return guest.
The simple solution, of course, is not using glass drinkware at all. Here, the options are less than inspiring: single-use disposables that are both flimsy and not sustainable, or reusable plastics that quickly scratch and turn cloudy. When you’re trying to build your reputation as a high-end establishment, neither will do.
As a foodservice leader, you’ve always operated under the impression that glass breakage is just part of doing business. But what if we told you it didn’t have to be? What if there was a solution that prevented breakage and looks just as good as a luxury glass?
Meet Infinium™
It’s not too good to be true. It’s Infinium™, Libbey’s premium plastic drinkware collection. Infinium was developed for unique or demanding venues (like patios, pools, nightclubs and cruise ships) where plastic is preferred.
Infinium™ eliminates any worry over broken glass, allowing you to focus on increasing customer satisfaction and keeping your service flowing smoothly.
The beauty of Infinium™ lies in its glasslike brilliance – and until you hold it in your hand, you may not realize it’s plastic. Just imagine your guests enjoying at moment on your patio, the sunlight reflecting off their perfectly chilled cocktail, enjoying a truly luxurious experience – never realizing that the crystal-like glass in their hand is 100% BPA-free Tritan™ copolyester.
For venues with both indoor and outdoor spaces, Infinium™ makes it easy to maintain an elevated experience. Example: Say you want to charge the same price for poolside cocktail that you do in your main bar. Your guests would be disappointed if it arrived tableside in a disposable plastic cup
When guests sip a signature cocktail from Infinium™ glassware, they’ll feel like they’re holding a piece of art, not plastic – while you enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing your service is shatterproof.
Indoors or out, Infinium™ is made to stand up to the elements, from rowdy bar-goers to concrete patios and industrial dishwashers. Impact-proof, shatter-resistant and practically unbreakable, ultra-tough Infinium™ outperformed all other materials in outside testing.
Thanks to its unbeatable durability, Infinium™ could be saving you hundreds or thousands of dollars annually in glassware replacement. (With rising costs coming from every corner of your business, a little savings sure sounds good.) And having the predictability of a reliable drinkware inventory, without having to run to a supplier for last-minute replacements? Priceless.
Infinium™ holds up beautifully over time, proven to resist clouding and scratching after over 500 dishwashing cycles, meaning it will continue to shine shift after shift, saving you up to $1,000 annually on replacements.
The stain- and odor-blocking material ensures guests will taste only the drink they ordered – and nothing else. Finally, Infinium™ was built to withstand extreme temps from boiling to freezing, so you won’t have to worry about any melting mishaps.
New! Infinium™ Alto
Whatever your space, there’s an Infinium™ glass to match your vibe. With dozens of shapes to choose from, including simple mixing glasses, classic stemware and everything in between, it’s easy to customize your cocktail program while making breakage a thing of the past.
The newest addition to the Infinium™ family ups the ante on style and design. Inspired by vintage cut-glass barware, Infinium™ Alto features radiating, light-reflecting geometric lines from rim to base for retro appeal and a high-end, eye-catching look that elevates your menu.
Functionality is key for Alto and other items in the Infinium™ line, with solutions designed for your needs in unique venues. Stackable shapes maximize efficiency and storage, especially in areas like pools and patios where space is at a premium.
Notches on the base of the glass prevent condensation and add stability on smooth surfaces, so your guests can enjoy time outside without spills and shatters caused by slippery, sweaty drinks.
The bottom line
You’ve got more important things to worry about than cleaning up broken glass – like mixing one-of-a-kind cocktails, creating amazing ambiance and offering your signature customer service. Because if your tableware isn’t serving you, how can you serve others?
With the beauty of glass and the durability of premium plastic, nearly unbreakable Infinium® gives you all that and more, saving you time, stress and money, all in one simple solution.
Ready to break-proof your business with Infinium™? Used for more than just patio season, Infinium™ is ready to elevate your beverage program. Connect with your Libbey sales rep or order a sample today and experience the beauty and durability firsthand.
