What material is Vitrelle?

Vitrelle glass, the name for the glass used in Corelle Ware, consists of a 3-ply laminate: a thick core glass-enclosed on top and bottom by a much thinner glaze or skin glass. The result is a lightweight durable plate that is carefully designed to inhibit breakage. That durability is achieved in two steps.

Is Vitrelle the same as Corelle?

Corelle is a brand of glassware and dishware. It is made of Vitrelle, a tempered glass product consisting of two types of glass laminated into three layers. It was introduced by Corning Glass Works in 1970, but is now manufactured and sold by Corelle Brands.

Is Vitrelle glass breakable?

Vitrelle is a unique, tempered glass that is resistant against breaks and chips. The special glass makes versatile Corelle dinnerware as thin and translucent as fine china, yet dramatically stronger.

Is all Corelle made of Vitrelle?

Corelle dishes are made of Vitrelle, a glass laminate of three thermally-bonded glass layers. According to the Corelle Corner, a website dedicated to enthusiasm in all things Corelle, “the two kinds of glass possess different coefficients of thermal expansion.

Is Corelle considered cheap?

Corelle dishes are still available. They are also still break-resistant. And for the cherry on top, they are still highly affordable. Amazon is currently offering a set of six 8 1/2-inch Corelle Winter Frost White lunch plates for $17.28.

Can I microwave Corelle?

CORELLE® Dinnerware can be used for serving and re-heating food. CORELLE Dinnerware can be used in microwave and pre-heated conventional ovens up to 350˚ F (176˚ C). To warm empty dinnerware for serving, use pre-heated conventional oven only. Porcelain and stoneware mugs are microwavable.

Are Vitrelle dishes safe?

Vitrelle makes the product highly durable, but is Corelle non-toxic? Corelle makes its products and glazes from clay-based materials and glazes used throughout the industry. Any decorations present contain low-lead enamels fired at over 1000°F. This heat binds the heavy metals, reducing their release.

Are Corelle dishes full of lead?

All our products have been Lead free since the mid-2000’s. Lead content has never been regulated until recently. We recommend using the items you have as decorative pieces.