Xtratuff
Many of the glasses in the Onis collection benefit from Xtratuff, a "super strengthening thermal after-process treatment" applied to the upper part of the glass (the most sensitive part of the glass), where the temperature of the glass quickly gets raised from room temperature to almost the melting point of about 650°C, followed by rapid cooling of the glass in a controlled manner.
This rapid heating and cooling process toughens the upper part of the glass so increasing its resistance to thermal and mechanical shock. Each glass can eventually break, but the difference between toughening only the upper part of the glass versus fully tempering lies in how the glass breaks. This is especially important in hospitality operations. When a fully tempered glass breaks, it explodes/shatters into many pieces that can potentially get in drinks, food, ice bins, etc. Hospitality personnel can lose a lot of time leaning up the glass pieces. Glasses with the Xtratuff treatment will break into fewer pieces, often bigger chunks or cracks in the glass, faster to clean up, resulting in more servings.
The Onis assortment includes several stackable designs, where the Xtratuff treatment is an added value to deal with the rigors of daily life behind the bar. Xtratuff tumbler ranges: Modern America tumblers, TarQ, LinQ, Brooklyn, Endeavor, Everest, Winchester, Inverness, to name a few.
In the course of 2023, the European-produced glasses, previously branded Libbey Duratuff®, will be replaced by Onis Europe – Xtratuff.
Modern America
The Modern America range is a revival of a historical range of glassware which was inspired by America's first fine handcrafted glass and designed by American
Tulip Bowl & glasses
The Tulip punch bowl and matching glasses was the winning design from the Glassology contest 2016. It was inspired by the Dutch Golden Age when both the
The Gats
The Gats, created by Yochen Verbeeck from Belgium, was the winning concept from the second edition of the Glassology Design Contest.
Bespoke
ONIS designed its Bespoke range for more sophisticated surroundings and refined drinking experiences. The long and thin stem, coupled with its large footplate
TarQ
Looking at the shape of the TarQ collection, you may recognise design queues from the LinQ range. Both are stackable and benefit from Xtratuff heat treatment
Radiant
Named after the wide diamond cut band that frames the pattern, the thickness of the Radiant glass and its elegant looks help convey a vintage appearance.
SPKSY (Speakeasy)
As the name suggests, SPKSY collection pays homage to the infamous speakeasy bars which were popular during the US Prohibition era of the 1920s and early
Hobstar
Hobstar is named after a specific cut glass design unique to ONIS that was developed between 1876 and 1925, also known as the 'brilliant period of American
