The Duralex Picardie is a classic design of a toughened glass

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found in cafes, schools and homes across France and in many places worldwide. It is manufactured by

Duralex Duralex is a French tempered glass tableware and kitchenware manufacturer located in La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin in Loiret.John Lichfield"Duralex – the glass tumbler that would not be broken" The Independent, 27 January 2010. Using a technique deve ...

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Loiret Loiret (; ) is a department in the Centre-Val de Loire region of north-central France. It takes its name from the river Loiret, which is contained wholly within the department. In 2019, Loiret had a population of 680,434.

. The design has been produced in a range of sizes but they typically share markings on their bottoms with "MADE IN FRANCE" surrounding in circular design the name "DURALEX". According to Agence France-Presse, the glasses are "considered icons of modern design" and are sold in the

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