Summary
- In the 1970s, East German researchers developed chemically-strengthened glassware which was called Superfest.
- The glassware was extensively trialed and proven to be significantly stronger than conventional drinking glasses, lasting ten to fifteen times longer.
- The product was brought to market in 1980 as CEVERIT, and widely adopted for use in restaurants and bars—but international interest was limited.
- Production continued for ten years in spite of low interest, but eventually ceased in 1990 due to low profitability.
- Interest in the technology has waned, and it isn’t readily available today; it would seem there is no market for unbreakable glassware.
- This is lamentable as the technique is similar to that used in the production of Gorilla Glass.
By Lewin Day
Original Article