Nardi Italia Fiberglass-Reinforced HORECA Terrace Tables: The Full 2025 Restaurant-Grade Review (Over 5000 words) # Chapter 1 – The Technology: Why Nardi Polypropylene Is Superior than “Regular Furniture” Not every plastic is identical. Many owners assume “plastic table = cheap patio furniture.” Nardi is the exact opposite of that stereotype. 1. 100% first-use (non-recycled) polypropylene + glass-fiber reinforcement Low-cost furniture use regrind or chalk fillers. Nardi uses exclusively virgin resin tested for external maximum UV resistance (top level). 2. UV stabilization formula created with global leader BASF The resin mix includes advanced HALS (light stabilizers) and UV absorbers that move to the surface continuously, creating a self-healing barrier from chalking and fading. Third-party Xenon-arc tests (ISO 4892-2) show < ∆E 2 after 5000 hrs (comparable to 10–12 Florida years). 3. DurelTOP exclusive dual-layer top (since 2019) The outer 3 mm is solid color material with additional UV protection; the core is slightly lighter core material. Even if someone manages to gouge the top (almost not possible), the color below is matching – no dark core appearing like most rival tables. 4. Glass-fiber reinforcement in supports and frames Boosts rigidity by ~300%. A typical table with four adults standing on it bends < 3 mm (tested by TÜV). 5. No absorption → never mildew traps Compared to wood or HPL, liquids can’t penetrate. Health department accept it instantly. End result: a furniture piece that looks immaculate after up to 15 years of restaurant wear.
