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The Vacu Vin Rapid Ice Champagne Cooler - Classic The Rapid Ice Champagne Cooler is an adaptation of Vacu Vin's enormously successful Wine Cooler collection.The range was developed in order to enable users to chill their drinks promptly and keep them cold for an extended period of time thereafter - all without the need for an accompanying refrigerator or ice bucket.The cooling sleeve contains 6 pockets of specifically formulated, non-toxic gel that expand when placed in a freezer for a period of 6 hours or more.Upon removal, the Champagne Cooler is simply inserted onto the outside of the bottle and then chills the contents within 5 minutes.Once cooled, the champagne will remain chilled for hours.Multiple polyester foil layers and foam pouches within the sleeve ensure that the temperature is retained. The Champagne Cooler is both flexible and virtually unbreakable.It is also lightweight and is therefore ideal for use at parties, picnics, barbecues, on holiday etc.Once used, simply return the item to the freezer for subsequent re-application. The Vacu Vin Rapid Ice Champagne Cooler is also available in a platinum design, as well as a cooling sleeve that contains images of champagne bottles.In addition, it can be purchased in the following formats: 1) a stainless steel Elegant Champagne Cooler which accommodates the Rapid Ice within an attractive 'bucket-like' rigid shell; 2) a classic or platinum set that also includes a Wine Cooler; 3) a Cooling Carafe that is housed within a sleek black or white capsule; and 4) a Champagne Set that also contains other high-quality Vacu Vin gadgets. About Vacu Vin Vacu Vin was originally established in 1986 in order to manufacture and distribute the iconic Vacuum Wine Saver.Since then the family-owned company has evolved into a leading brand within the housewares industry, offering an array of barware accessories and kitchen gadgets that are characterised by their quality and innovative functionality.In addition to the Vacuum Wine Saver, Vacu Vin’s product portfolio also includes the award-winning Rapid Ice Coolers and Pineapple Slicers, all of which are now used in over 35 million households and more than 80 countries throughout the world.A specialist in-house design team are constantly striving to add new items to the company’s ever-evolving assortment in order to satisfy the demands of the modern-day consumer. Social Involvement and Fundraising Social involvement has always been at the forefront of Vacu Vin’s philosophy.The company employs over 150 mentally and physically disadvantaged people at their head office production facility in order to assist in the assembly and packaging of almost every product.Vacu Vin also funds the ‘Sharing Success Foundation’, which has helped over 50,000 disabled children and contributed significantly to the development of new facilities in numerous countries. Chills champagne within 5 minutes and keeps it cold for hours - without the need for a refrigerator or ice bucket Sleeve is ready for application to the outside of a champagne bottle after 6 hours or more in a freezer Cooler will lie flat when in the freezer (requires minimal space) Flexible and virtually unbreakable - will tolerate regular and prolonged usage Lightweight and easy to transport for use at parties, picnics, barbecues, on holiday etc

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Founded in 1939, Duralex has been manufacturing glassware and tabletop products in La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin, a city in the heart of France.Since 1939, when Duralex invented the glass tempering process, the name Duralex has been associated with resilient glassware, thanks to their proprietary tempering process.The original tempered (toughened) Picardie glasses are still in production in France and are known as the "Original French Tumblers." The Picardie glass is the perfect weight: functional yet stylish and feels extremely comfortable in the hand.They are equally suitable for cold or hot drinks, conveniently stackable, impact and chip resistant, microwave and dishwasher safe.With the help of continuous investments and commitment to quality, Duralex has reached a level of excellence that makes its products recognized throughout the world.Duralex is and will always remain a true French manufacturer of glassware and tabletop products, and is the only glass manufacturer that makes 100% of their products in France. Set includes six 4-5/8-ounce glasses;Diameter :6.9 cm The original french tumbler, made by the company that invented tempered glass Duralex is 2-1/2 times more resistant to breakage and chipping than normal glass, can also withstand sudden thermal shock: from -4-degree F to 212-degree F Duralex glass is very hygienic: it is non-porous and does not absorb liquids, colors or flavors Dishwasher, fridge and microwave safe; Products maintain the original look for years

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