Nardi Italia Polypropylene HORECA Tables: The Ultimate 2025-2026 Professional Guide (≈ 5000 word article) # Chapter 1 – The Engineering: Why Nardi Polypropylene Is Nothing Like from “Regular Plastic” Not all plastic is identical. Many owners think “plastic table = low-cost patio table.” Nardi is the exact opposite of that idea. 1. 100% first-use (non-recycled) resin + glass-fiber reinforcement Budget furniture contain regrind or chalk fillers. Nardi uses only first-quality resin approved for all-weather exposure class 8 (maximum grade). 2. Nardi Anti-UV package developed with German giant BASF The resin mix has premium HALS (light stabilizers) and UV absorbers that migrate to the surface gradually, building a self-healing barrier from chalking and bleaching. Lab Xenon-arc testing (ISO 4892-2) show < ∆E 2 following 5000 hrs (similar to 10–12 sun-intense years). 3. DurelTOP patented double-layer surface (2019–present) The upper 3 mm is solid color material with additional UV blocker; the lower layer is matching tone core material. If ever a guest manages to damage the top (almost impossible), the tone underneath is identical – no grey core visible like almost all other brands. 4. Fiberglass strengthening in supports and structures Improves stiffness by ~300%. A 80×80 cm table with four adults standing on it moves < 3 mm (tested by Italian lab CATAS). 5. Non-existent absorption → never stains growing Unlike teak or phenolic, liquids never penetrate. Hygiene inspectors accept it instantly. Result: a dining table that still looks perfect following 8–12 seasons of professional use.
