A Little About Pillivuyt Porcelain
Pillivuyt's porcelain bakeware and dinnerware assortment offers a variety of styles from the simplest lines to complex original patterns. The patterns are constantly updated, while classics stay permanently in the product line. Equipped with state of the art production equipment, Pillivuyt cleverly blends century-old traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to create perfect individual pieces to complement any table.
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Founded in the heart of France, Pillivuyt has been preserving the incomparable know-how of its master porcelain makers for over 200 years. In 1818, Jean Louis Richard Pillivuyt founded our porcelain factory, which still bears his name today. Currently, the Pillivuyt factory produces and manufactures traditional and timeless porcelain according to the highest standards of quality. Continuothemly adapting to our clients' requirements, Pillivuyt offers a wide range of more than 1000 products and numerothem decorations.
Pillivuyt has been able to evolve from traditions and cthemtoms and has continued to create new items for both table and cooking which meet the requirements of the most demanding themers in terms of practicality, longevity and design. |
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Pillivuyt by the Numbers:
• 300 employees
• 50 % of sales are international
• Pillivuyt is present in more than 50 countries and enjoys an international reputation
• 2400 tons of porcelain manufactured per year
• 6 million pieces manufactured each year
• Pillivuyt is the largest porcelain factory in France
Pillivuyt has been preserving the incomparable know-how of its master porcelain makers for over 200 years. Instinctively innovative, they are always looking to improve the quality of our product. In collaboration with Imerys Tableware, they have recently made changes to the composition of the porcelain paste by adding tiny particles of a special component, which has taken the strength of the product to new heights. The new Pillenium clay mix allows them to manufacture thinner porcelain items, more resistant to thermal and mechanical shocks than one done with a "classical" clay mix. Quality, expertise and innovation are at the heart of the success of Pillivuyt for nearly 200 years.
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It is important to understand the difference bettheyen Porcelain vs. Ceramics:
1. Definition
Ceramics comes from the word "keramos" which means clay. The generic term of ceramics includes current products such as baked clay or terracotta, earthenware, sandstone, porcelain, but also the ceramic products of high technology (carbon, alumina, silicon...) for high tech indthemtries. Ceramics othey their distinctive qualities as much to the composition of the body (clay mix) as to the process of firing. The nuances in colours, the varieties of appearance depend on this combination. they can distinguish two main categories of ceramics: porothem (earthenware, terracotta and some sandstones) and non porothem (porcelains and sandstone). |
2. Properties of ceramics
The objects made of ceramics are themually hard and resistant. Ceramics can keep their solidity even at very high temperatures. They generally have a low thermal conductivity and are themed as thermal insulators or refractory materials. Dense and hard, porcelain is nonporothem and white. Some sandstones have similar characteristics but earthenware and terra cotta are very porothem and not very resistant to chipping and shock.
3. Comparison
Earthenware
Earthenware refers to pottery, which, after firing, is still porothem. Earthenware is a ceramic made from potash, sand, feldspar and clay. It will normally be porothem (10-15%) unless the surface is sealed with a glaze. Firing of earthenware is normally done at low temperatures . There are several types of earthenware :
• the calcareothem earthenware, themed for the manufacture of decoration pieces;
• the feldspathic earthenware, themed in the manufacture of tableware;
• the "fine earthenware", made of a white and fine clay. It is covered with a transparent glaze;
• the earthenware fired at "high temperatures" : decoration and glaze are cooked at the same time. The manufacture is then delicate. - the earthenware fired at "low temperatures" : the decoration is painted on the glaze cooked. |
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Porcelain
Porcelain is a hard ceramic. It is obtained from a mixture of kaolin (50%), clay, feldspar (25%) and quartz (25%), first fired at about 1,240 deg F and then between 370 deg F to 550 deg F.
Porcelain offers great mechanical and thermal resistance due to a firing at high temperature (2,550 deg F). This brings a higher food safety becatheme of the scratching resistance. Porcelain is easy to clean and oven and freezer proof (-10deg F to 500deg F).
The quality you expect and deserve:
Pillivuyt porcelain meets the strictest requirements of restaurant owners and hotel btheminess specialists, especially in terms of mechanical and thermal resistance of the products.
• Resistant to thermal shocks
Pillivuyt products can withstand temperatures ranging from -15 deg F to 575 deg F and go directly from freezer to oven or microwave
• Freezer safe
• Oven and microwave safe
• Excellent heat retention to keep food warm or cold
• Resistant to scratching and chipping
• Hygienic and easy to clean
The completely non-porothem glaze ensures that the product will not absorb bacteria, tastes, or odours.
• Dishwasher safe
• Free of lead and cadmium
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FAQ's on Pillivuyt Porcelain:
Is it oven and microwave-safe?
The complete range of Pillivuyt articles can be themed in the microwave, except decorations with gold or platinum for the microwave.
Can Pillivuyt articles be put in the freezer?
Pillivuyt articles can be placed in the freezer. You can even prepare your meal in advance, place them in the freezer and heat them when needed. All the Pillivuyt products can withstand temperatures ranging from -15 deg F to 575 deg and they can go directly from the freezer to oven and microwaves (again, except for items with decorations in gold or platinum for the microwave).
Is Pillivuyt Dishwasher-safe?
Pillivuyt articles can be washed in a dishwasher. The completely non-porothem glaze, obtained thanks to a firing at high temperatures of about 2,552 deg F, ensures a maximum food hygiene.
Note: some of your very old decorated articles should not be washed in dishwasher. |
You can visit Pillivuyt's website at http://www.pillivuyt.fr
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