Dinnerware Material
Finding the right dinnerware material is not only about the looks, it’s about the dining experience you offer, which needs to be in-line with your brand’s personality. We have a range of materials from ceramic and melamine to fine and everyday porcelain that has style to suit. That could be the sophistication of bone china, the classic versatility of white porcelain, the modern usability of melamine, or the creative style of color glaze porcelain. Jinqiangyi provides the quality, style, and functionality you need.
Every materials is carefully chosen by experts to ensure product quality and safety. It is important to know the material used when choosing tableware for your restaurant, hotel, home or special occasion, as each serves a different function for the dining experience.
Fine Porcelain
Fine Porcelain is a refined ceramic material developed to balance durability, aesthetics, and cost efficiency. It is designed for both everyday dining and professional hospitality use, offering a reliable and versatile tableware solution.
Fired at high temperatures of around 1,300–1,320°C, Fine Porcelain features:
Smooth, well-refined porcelain body with a clean appearance
Subtle surface textures or embossed details for added elegance
Reinforced rims that reduce chipping during frequent handling
Stable structure suitable for daily, high-volume use
Material Advantages
Low Water Absorption (≤0.5%): Improves hygiene and stain resistance
Good Mechanical Strength: Supports long-term commercial use
Cost-Effective Performance: Ideal balance between quality and price
Glaze Stability: Maintains surface gloss after repeated washing cycles
Fine Porcelain is widely used in casual restaurants, hotel banquets, catering services, and everyday dining environments where durability and consistency are essential.
Bone China
Bone China is a premium ceramic material made with approximately 45% natural bone ash (typically cow bone ash), blended with kaolin, quartz, and other refined minerals. Known for its elegant translucency and lightweight strength, it represents the highest standard of porcelain tableware.
Twice fired at temperatures up to 1,320°C, Bone China offers:
Soft, jade-like translucency with a refined white tone
Lightweight feel combined with high structural strength
Smooth, dense surface with excellent tactile quality
Material Advantages
Ultra-Low Water Absorption (≈0.2%): Far below the international standard of 0.5%
High Hardness: Strong resistance to impact and edge chipping
Thermal Stability: Suitable for hot food service and repeated washing
Food-Safe Composition: Free from lead and cadmium
Bone China is ideal for luxury hotels, fine dining restaurants, premium catering services, and elegant home table settings where refinement and quality are priorities.
Color Glazed Porcelain
Color Glazed Porcelain combines a durable porcelain body with specially formulated colored glazes, creating rich visual depth and expressive surface effects. Each piece showcases subtle variations, giving the tableware a more artistic and handcrafted appearance.
Fired at temperatures between 1,250–1,300°C, it features:
Rich, layered glaze colors with natural tonal variation
Smooth yet expressive surfaces, from glossy to satin finishes
Strong adhesion between glaze and porcelain body
Material Advantages
Stable Glaze Performance: Colors remain vibrant after repeated firing
Low Water Absorption (≤0.5%): Enhances durability and cleanliness
Scratch-Resistant Surface: Suitable for daily service use
Design Flexibility: Wide range of colors, textures, and finishes
Color Glazed Porcelain is well suited for themed restaurants, boutique hotels, creative dining concepts, cafés, and modern home dining where visual impact matters.
Melamine
Melamine tableware is made from 100% A5 melamine powder through high-temperature, high-pressure molding. It is a lightweight, highly durable alternative to ceramic, designed for environments that demand safety, efficiency, and impact resistance.
Formed under temperatures of approximately 160–180°C and strong pressure, melamine offers:
Lightweight yet sturdy construction
Smooth, non-porous surface with consistent color
Excellent resistance to breakage and impact
Material Advantages
Highly Impact-Resistant: Ideal for high-risk breakage environments
BPA-Free & Food Safe: Complies with international food-contact standards
Easy to Clean: Low maintenance, suitable for frequent washing
Cost-Efficient: Long service life with minimal replacement needs
Melamine is commonly used in airline catering, outdoor dining, cafeterias, children’s tableware, and high-volume commercial food service where safety and durability are critical.
To enhance any table, you can find products of Jinqiangyi that will suit your preferences. We have a lot of internal inspiration and collaborate with domestic and international chefs, hotel owners, restaurant owners, and catering service providers.
For every tableware selection we apply years of craftsmanship, attention to detail and love, and we do wish to help you find the tableware for every occasion—where style meets substance and every single meal has a story.
