Looking for glassware that offers the ultimate combination of performance, practicality and durability? The Duralex Picardie collection of Drinking Glasses ticks each of those boxes effortlessly, with a design built on techniques that have made Duralex one of the leading names in glassware for over 70 years.Each piece has been crafted from tempered glass which is heated to ~700C then suddenly cooled by cold air ventilation.The result is a glass that is more than twice as strong as standard glass, with exceptional resistance to shocks both thermal (sudden changes in temperature) and mechanical (being knocked or dropped).So far, so impressive - so what does that mean for you?Basically, it means that Duralex glassware has been built to cater perfectly for the rigours of even the most demanding modern home or kitchen, for as long as that home or kitchen needs it to.This set comprises six 500ml Picardie Highball Glasses - the perfect serving vessel for vibrant cocktails, bottled beers, soft drinks, smoothies and more.The Picardie has been the undisputed flagship of the Duralex brand for 60 years - now found in bars, restaurants, pubs, clubs and cafes around the world. Its iconic silhouette - evoking images of rolling, rippling waters - has been designed to be as pleasant in the hand as it is on the eyes, with soft, subtle ridges that urge its audience to take hold.