Kingsport, Tenn., USA - Nov. 29, 2011 - As a quick and easy
alternative to tea kettles, United Kingdom-based . Tritan
is a new-generation copolyester that provides a balance of
properties, including clarity and durability, which give
the HotCup a luxury look and feel. Tritan also is free of
bisphenol A.
"There are many types of tea kettles available in the
market, and Breville wanted to create a unique product that
would stand out from the crowd in functionality and
design," said Stewart Gordon, industrial design manager at
Breville's parent company, Pulse Home Products.
The HotCup was designed as an energy-efficient alternative
to tea kettles, which typically waste a great deal of
energy when boiling too much water. The HotCup provides a
fast, convenient and ecologically and economically
favorable way to boil just the right amount of water for a
cup of tea. The HotCup user can select between 150
milliliters and 300 milliliters of water to boil, which
ranges from a normal-sized, small cup to a large-sized
mug.
"We chose Eastman Tritan™ copolyester because it is an
easily molded material without the cloudy appearance of
polypropylene," Gordon said. "The superb clarity helped us
achieve the effect we want and gives the device more of a
premium appearance. In addition, the glasslike body of
Tritan won't craze over time, ensuring a durable, luxury
look."
Breville's knowledge of Eastman Tritan™ copolyester dates
back to the International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago
in 2008. Since then, Breville has been looking for the
ideal product to showcase the capabilities of the
material.
"The HotCup was the first product that Eastman Tritan™
copolyester was absolutely perfect for," Gordon said. "In
fact, it was the properties of Tritan that allowed us to
create the HotCup and position it at the forefront of
fashion-conscious kitchenware."
The HotCup is available at various retailers in the United
Kingdom as well as online at .
For more information about Eastman Tritan™ copolyester,
visit www.tritantough.com or www.eastman.com/tritan.
For more information about the HotCup, visit www.breville.co.uk, or
learn more from the Eastman Innovation Lab website at
www.innovationlab.eastman.com/explore/furniture_household/hotcup..
