FORTESSA Durable Buying Guide ®
2024
Aligning with our sustainability promise, FORTESSA reusable melamine dinnerware is durable and keeps single use plastics out of landfills. ®
VAIL RESORTS SUSTAINABILITY PROMISE: We are driven by our corporate responsibility platform, EpicPromise. Through the three EpicPromise pillars, everything we do is built upon the promise of bringing together the mountains, our communities, employees and guests to ignite a passion for the outdoors, conserve the natural environment and support our local communities for a sustainable future.
Cooper Outdoor Bowl
STREET EATS
COOPER OUTDOOR
MD.MC.07 Bowl 8” 27oz $13.08/cs CASE 4
Backcountry BBQ
MD.MC.08 Bubble Bowl 5.7” 20oz $21.20/cs CASE 4
MD.MC.02 Salad Plate 9” $22.08/cs CASE 4
MD.MC.03 B&B Plate 7” $15/cs CASE 4
MD.MC.05 Rectangular Platter 11”x7” $24.24/cs CASE 4
Biergarten
Black Diamond Burger
Chefology
Coop
Early Run
Elevation Bowls
First Tracks
Good Bowl
Grains and Greens
Kettle
DV.MD.VA0008W Boat 8.5”x5.75” $56.76/cs CASE 12
Opa
Taqueria
Upper Crust
Backcountry BBQ
COOPER OUTDOOR - Bowl FORTESSA® Melamine MD.MC.07 | 8” 27oz | $13.08/cs | CASE 4
Elevation Bowls
First Tracks
Good Bowl
Grains and Greens
COOPER OUTDOOR - Bubble Bowl FORTESSA® Melamine MD.MC.08 | 5.7” 20oz | $21.20/cs | CASE 4
Elevation Bowls
Kettle
Kettle
Kettle
COOPER OUTDOOR - Salad Plate FORTESSA® Melamine MD.MC.02 9” | $22.08/cs | CASE 4
Backcountry BBQ
Taqueria
Upper Crust
COOPER OUTDOOR - B&B Plate FORTESSA® Melamine MD.MC.03 | 7” | $15/cs | CASE 4
Early Run
Elevation Bowls
First Tracks
Taqueria
COOPER OUTDOOR - Rectangular Platter FORTESSA® Melamine MD.MC.05 | 11”x7” | $24.24/cs | CASE 4
Chefology
Upper Crust
Black Diamond Burger
STREET EATS - Boat
FORTESSA® Melamine DV.MD.VA0008W | 8.5”x5.75” | $56.76/cs | CASE 12
Biergarten
Coop
Kettle
Taqueria
Opa
FORTESSA MELAMINE ®
care + handling
Melamine dinnerware requires proper care to retain its value and beauty throughout its service life.
FIRST USE
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Before first use, wash melamine in hot water using mild detergent (rinse and dry before storing)
HANDLING
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After clearing, immediately remove any food remnants with a soft dish cloth or sponge (avoids buildup that can darken dishware and appear as a stain)
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Avoid using abrasive materials (steel wool, metal scrapers, scouring pads) to remove food remnants from flatware
PRE-SOAKING
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Soak in 140-160ºF water with chlorine-free, acidfree, non-abrasive detergent for 10 to 20 minutes
WASHING
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Wash as soon as possible using a peg rack to maximize water contact with dishware
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Melamine is safe for both high and low temperature commercial dish machines
DRYING (AFTERWASH)
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Remove residual water by drying with a soft cloth or towel
BEST PRACTICES
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Avoid using serrated knives on melamine, as they may scratch the high-gloss surface
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Do not microwave or heat over 212°F
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Wash in dish machine for best cleaning results
do’s + don’ts For extended use and durability of Fortessa Melamine ®
DO •
Wash immediately
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Remove all food remnants
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Use peg racks when running through dishwasher
DON’T •
Use abrasive cleaning tools (no green scrubbies)
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Use serrated knives or other sharp knives (chef and paring knives)
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Microwave or heat over 212°F
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Let food or acidic materials sit on plates overnight