
Carty and Udayan Senapati, Porcelain-Raw Materials, Processing, Phase Evolution, and Mechanical Behavior, Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 1998Ĭhoosing Bone China or Porcelain Dinnerware, TriMark R.W. McColm, Dictionary of Ceramic Science and Engineering, 1984

Perkins, Ceramic Glossary, American Ceramic Society, 1984 We’ve toured the Corelle manufacturing plant in Corning, New York, and we can attest to the quality and high standards that go into making this dinnerware.Īrthur Dodd and David Murfin, Dictionary of Ceramics, The Institute of Materials, December 1, 1994 That said, it’s incredibly durable, so we think it’s suitable for kids, college students, rentals, or when you’re just starting out. One thing to keep in mind: Some of our testers found this set too informal for entertaining. Since this dinnerware is so thin, it takes up surprisingly little space when stacked, which is great if you’re short on cupboard space. However, it’s also available as a 16-piece set, which includes thick ceramic mugs, but we found them too clunky compared with the thinness of the other pieces in the set. The Winter Frost set includes plates and bowls only.

China dinnerware pieces are safe to go from freezer to oven -> oven to table -> table to dishwasher -> used in the microwave. Fully vitrified china won’t absorb odors or moisture. But at just over $4 per piece, it was among the least expensive dinnerware we considered, and we think it’s a great option depending on your needs. Fiesta Coastal Luncheon Dinnerware Set for 8 Features: Durable enough for everyday use. Initially we didn’t include the Corelle Winter Frost 18-Piece Dinnerware Set in this review because it’s made of Vitrelle (a proprietary type of durable glass laminate), a material that falls outside the parameters we set for this guide.
