PRODUCT INFORMATION
1st AUGUST 2011
NORITAKE PRODUCT INFORMATION About Noritake
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Merchandise
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Noritake Category
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Noritake Product Comparison
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Production Stream
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What is China?
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Care and Use
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Noritake Factories
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NORITAKE CATEGORY Noritake China is categorized as follows.
FORMAL CHINA (FINE CHINA) Bone China (e.g. Marc Newson Collection, Hertford)
Porcelain (e.g. Hampshire Gold, Platinum Wave)
CASUAL CHINA Porcelain (e.g. Fleur De Provence, Le Restaurant)
Stoneware (e.g. Colorwave Collection)
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NORITAKE PRODUCT COMPARISON FORMAL CHINA (FINE CHINA)
CASUAL CHINA
PRODUCTION STREAM Following is the most popular production process. Please note that depending on the merchandise, production process may differ from this. Forming —> Biscuit Firing —> Glazing —> Glost Firing —> Decal Attachment —> Decoration Firing (Decal) —> Gold/ Platinum Lining —> Decoration Firing (Gold Lining) —> Noritake China
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WHAT IS CHINA? Ceramics Used for Dinnerware Ceramics defines the art of using clay to form an object by baking it. It encompasses a like number of variations, either in design or materials.
What is China? China is typically made from a combination of clay, kaolin, feldspar and quartz. This may vary according to the actual results desired or also the availability of quality raw materials. The method used to produce china is by first mixing these raw materials, then moulding the desired shape. The material must then be fired at very high temperatures for extended periods. The final result of china is very white and translucent. Stoneware on the other hand, becomes nonabsorbent and very strong as it is vitrified.
China vs. Porcelain “China” and “porcelain” are two terms which can be used interchangeably and are actually the same product. The term “china” comes from its country of origin, used widely in the United States, whilst “porcelain” is derived from the Latin meaning for seashell and is preferred in Europe. The main characteristics of china are its delicate body, the extreme care and skill used in production, making it a highly sought ceramic product. Yet delicate in appearance (with its smooth white and lustrous look), china is chip-resistant and very strong due to high temperature firing.
Bone China Bone china is produced similarly to porcelain china, with an extra material of bone ash (a white powdery substance and the byproduct of incinerated animal bone) added. Bone china is often thinner with a smoother glaze than porcelain china. The bone ash gives the body of the product a unique milkywhite colour, also adding translucency and making it stronger and more resilient to breakages.
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Overview Durability Quality porcelain and bone china like Noritake are the strongest ceramic dinnerware materials as a result of the high temperature firing and strong material composition. Your finest china can be used as often as you like, even as an everyday set. Dishwasher Safe Noritake has recently carried extensive tests on its porcelain and bone china products and have found that they are as dishwasher safe as our casual dinnerware range. This means that you can use your fine china as you like. Still, be mindful and treat your quality, beautifully crafted dinnerware and glassware with respect – although very strong, porcelain and bone china are still breakable if abused.
Dishwasher Tips If you have a dishwasher with a fine china/crystal cycle, please follow the dishwasher manufacturer's recommendations. Some Noritake Fine China patterns incorporate delicate decorations and precious gold and platinum bands that may be harmed by repeated use of strong detergents. Please avoid lemon -based detergents as this may cause pitting on the gold or platinum trim. Dishwashers clean tableware, but not always gently. Because plates, stemware and other items come in many sizes and shapes, they do not always fit perfectly into a dishwasher and can move around during washing. So load the dishwasher careful and avoid overloading that can lead to items rubbing or hitting against each other. Whether you are using the dishwasher or washing by hand, use the minimum amount of detergent necessary for cleaning and make sure your tableware is completely rinsed. An oily feeling or rainbow colored sheen generally means that detergents are still present and the harsh chemical action is continuing. Rinse well!
Care Advice for Formal Dinnerware After the drying cycle in your dishwasher is complete, let your tableware cool down to room temperature before handling. The heat temporarily softens metal such as gold or platinum. Never put anything with metal (gold or platinum in the pattern or on the rim) in the microwave oven.
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Care Advice for Casual Dinnerware Avoid any sudden temperature change, such as putting a hot item into cool wash water. Never expose your casual dinnerware to direct flame, such as the top burners of a gas stove. Always be sure that food or liquid is in every piece before it is exposed to heat. Detergent safe means Noritake technology has protected the delicate decorations from the effects of harsh detergent chemicals.
Care Advice for Crystal Glassware We recommend hand washing fine crystal. Make sure you remove all jewelry as not to scratch the glass . Also place something in the bottom of the sink so the glassware does not break or fracture.
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JAPAN The Imari and Nagoya factories produce the exquisite Masters Bone China Collection and also Studio Collection Bone China Collectables.
SRI LANKA Fully owned and operated by Noritake Japan, this factory opened in 1972 and employs over 1000people. Many of Noritake’s most popular fine white porcelain designs are manufactured here.
INDONESIA Factory which produces Noritake’s great value-for-money Epoch Casual Porcelain range and the contemporary Colorwave Stoneware range.
THAILAND Fine white bone china factory that produces all QANTAS inflight china and the stunning new Marc Newson Collection for retail sale.
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NORITAKE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD ACN 000 243 925 ABN 90 000 243 925
Unit 4/ 153 Beauchamp Rd MATRAVILLE NSW 2036 P: (02) 9316 7123 F: (02) 9316 7085 E: sales@noritake.com.au W: www.noritake.com.au