Preserve Everyday Tableware is perfect for everything from casual family meals to al fresco dining. The plates have been specially designed for ease of use, shaped and weighted for stability and resistance to spills. They are also designed to be dishwasher safe and durable enough to last decades–they can literally be used thousands of times. For this reason, we chose a textured material on the plate to hide utensil marks. Backstory When Preserve set out to make Everyday Tableware, we wanted to ensure that it could be a permanent member of your household. We agonized and analyzed as we added each gram of plastic to the product to arrive at the perfect balance of sturdiness while minimizing the amount of precious recycled resources we used. Material isn't the only thing that creates strength and durability; the curved line that sweeps across the cup that makes all the difference in its strength.