NOVAZ Crystal Pint

Glassware forces a familiar trade-off: crystal looks the part but makes you nervous around kids, poolsides and campsites, while cheap silicone cups tend to look cloudy and plasticky. NOVAZ Crystal Pint aims to close that gap. The maker describes it as "Flexible Crystal": a drinking vessel molded from optically clear, platinum-cured liquid silicone, which it says refracts light in a way that closely approaches high-end crystal glass.

Clarity without the fragility

The central claim is that the pint is 100% unbreakable. According to the maker, it will not chip or shatter even when dropped onto hard floors or concrete, so toasts, family homes with small children and outdoor use stop being a risk. The maker also says the surface is treated for scratch resistance and designed for all-weather use, intended to keep the clear finish intact over long-term use indoors and out, so one set of cups can serve both the dinner table and the beach.

Temperature, condensation and fizz

The maker says a built-in thermal barrier separates the inside temperature from the outside, keeping drinks cold for longer while substantially reducing condensation on the outer wall, which is meant to spare wooden tables from water rings. The exterior is described as having a soft, non-slip texture. Inside, the campaign describes a nucleation-promoting surface structure intended to keep carbonated drinks such as soda, craft beer and sparkling wine lively for longer, with a sustained head on beer.

• Material: platinum-cured silicone, described by the maker as odorless, fully non-reactive, BPA-free and plastic-free
• Capacity: 16oz
• Sets: Duo (2), Family (glasses plus ice molds), Social (6), Party (12), Gala (24)
• Limited NOVAZ Squad sports edition featuring designs of a tournament's top 4 countries
• Dedicated craft ice molds, sold separately

On flavor, the maker states that the material imparts no odor or taste and does not accumulate smells even after repeated washing, positioning it against plastic cups that can add chemical notes and metal vessels that can react with acidic drinks.