Tumbler
A tumbler is a drinking glass that typically has a bottom that is completely flat. The tumbler can be used for many different things such as a drinking glass, a pot for plants or even a holder for toothbrushes and various stationery. The tumbler comes in many different shapes, sizes and colours and are made from a variety of materials. They are most commonly used as table glasses or as drinking utensils. There are many different specialized tumblers (Wiki) on the market. Some are made for specific drinks such as whiskey tumblers and coffee tumblers.
Some are made from glass while others are made from plastic (Wiki) or plastic derived materials such as acrylic (Wiki). The cheapest versions are made from plastics while the more expensive and high end versions are almost always made from glass. The Collins tumbler is typically a tall and narrow glass tumbler that holds between nine and 13 ounces of fluid. If you take a Martini glass and remove the stem, you'll end up with a dizzy cocktail glass tumbler. For durable and cheap tumblers particularly if you have kids, plastic types are your best bet.
They are typically very strong and they cannot be shattered. They also come in a variety of fun colours, designs and themes for the kids. Some of the most popular include those that are based on superheroes and popular movies such as transformers and Batman. Great savings can be had if you purchase them in large packs. While plastics are generally very low in toxicity, there are a number of additives used during production. The main culprits are plasticizers. (Wiki)
Despite its name, plasticizers can be used for a wide range of materials including plastics, concrete and wallboard materials. They are used to modify the behavior of the plastics in terms of its ease of deformity during production. Plasticizers are an extremely common item in the modern world today. While enabling producers to manipulate its shape much easier than they normally would, it also increases the durability of the final product.
Some of them can leech out especially when it comes into contact with food. DEHP plasticizers (Wiki) have been known to do this but they have been banned by the EU. As such, all plastics sold within the EU are free from such forms of plasticizer. Additionally, because plastic goods are meant to be extremely durable, it takes a long time for them to degrade. For those that are looking for an environmentally friendly option, there are alternatives on the market. There has been a increasing number of tumblers made from recycled goods. Companies with a "green" message usually have them for sale.
Pottery Barn is one company that offers fully recycled tumblers for consumers. For a variety of items here in the UK, you may want to pay a visit to Greenglass.co.uk as well as Myecostore.co.uk. They both offer a variety of recycled products, not just tumblers. Acrylic types are by far the strongest materials to use as a tumbler. The only downside to acrylic is the fact that they may change colour over the years. Clear acrylic can potentially have a yellowish tinge over time. For high end glass tumblers with intricate designs (Especially whiskey tumblers), expect to pay up to twenty pounds for a pair. These are usually only reserved for very special occasions.
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