Opal

The professional material of choice, Opal is an all-rounder : 3 times more resistant to knocks, 100% hygienic , long-lasting (scratch-resistant, surface and decoration offer outstanding dishwasher resistance after in excess of 2,000 industrial washes), excellent heat resistance , pratical, cost-efficient and ... kind to the environnement !

Created in 1958… Opal is used primarily in the manufacturing of Arcoroc dinnerware ranges. The material is a popular choice among industry professionals and offers a whole host of advantages :
	> Shock resistance : The secret to its incredible durability: Up to three times more shock-resistant than other materials on the market. Impact Resistance of materials currently available on the market measured on a pendulum in accordance with standard EN 12980 : - Opal = 90 mm - Bone china = 280 > 300 mm - Aluminium-coated chinaware 200 > 250 mm - Hotel chinaware 150 > 200 mm
	> Scratch resistance : Long-lasting resistance to knife scratches. When using knives with a Vickers hardness greater than 480, no surface degradation was observed in accordance with standard NF EN ISO 8442 - 2 CERAM-certified
	> Dishwasher resistance : The surface and decoration boast excellent dishwasher resistance* after in excess of 2,000 industrial washes * CERAM-certified
	> Thermal resistance Heat retention levels are as effective as those offered by other materials currently available on the market. Goods may be handled without risk of burning when they have been in the microwave. Thermal resistance at temperatures of 135°C. * CERAM-certified
	> Food safety compliant 0% porosity, 0% bacteria Zero bacterial risk : Tests carried out by independent laboratory institute Pasteur de Lille (France) prove that after just one dishwasher clean, a contaminated Opal surface presents zero bacterial risk.
	> Environmentally friendly : 100% glass, 100% recyclable A material that is kind to the environment.
	> Product functionality Suitable for use in cost-centered and profit-centered catering : - Perfect stackability: save space when storing and transporting - User-friendly: easy to handle throughout service
	> Economic The Opal Arcoroc line is resistant to wear and tear and life's little mishaps. They last longer than traditionnal articles, which greatly reduces restocking costs.