Frequently asked questions

BRANDS

Cutlery creator since 1866
Sola Sola Switzerland AG has its roots as a creator and manufacturer of the finest cutlery since 1866. Our cutlery has been created by the purest Swiss touch and know-how for five generations. Our company goes hand in hand with the quality, professionalism and service spirit of its founders. Within 150 years, from a local factory in Central Europe, we became a referent Swiss manufacturer of cutleries and table serving tools on the world market.

SOLA is the cutlery brand of Sola Switzerland AG. The SOLA cutlery is made exclusively from high quality chrome nickel steel 18/10. Every year more than 20,5 million pieces of cutlery are produced under the Sola Brand. They are categorized in following lines: 1. PLATINUM LINE (Triplex /Duplex Hollow Handles) 2. PREMIUM LINE (forged cutlery with an accent on details), 3. MATER CHEF LINE (cutlery for gastronomy offering complete product range).

LUSOL is the cutlery brand of Sola Switzerland AG focused on functionality and simplicity. Every year 7.5 million pieces of cutlery are produced under this brand. Lusol lines are made of both, chrome nickel steel (18/10) and chrome steel (18/0).

LUNASOL is the product brand of Sola Switzerland AG offering a complete range of tableware and kitchen accessories. The LUNASOL products are divided into following concept lines: BASIC, HOTEL INN, FLOW, FINE DINING, GAYA and NOISE.

MATERIALS

CUTLERY

Stainless Steel 18/10 (CNS)
- stainless steel includes 18 % chrome and 10 % nickel
- very durable material
- hygienic, can be sterilised
- recyclable
- can be multiple polished
- non-magnetic
- easy to maintain (dishwasher or hand washing using soft cleaning products)
- fast temperature changes are not recommended
- ATTENTION at 400 °C colour changes

Chrome nickel steel 18/0 (CR)
- Stainless steel does not contain nickel
- durable (with appropriate care) and hygienic
- thanks to its hardness it is ideal for production of table knives and cutting tools etc.
- can be multiple polished
- magnetic and heat resistant
- suitable for people with nickel allergy
- not as resistant to chemicals as stainless steel 18/10
- easy to maintain (dishwasher or hand washing using soft cleaning products)

OTHERS MATERIALS

Porcelain
- heat resistant up to 220 °C
- suitable for dishwasher
- suitable for microwave

Melamine
- heat resistance from - 30 °C up to + 70 °C
- very hard, impact and scratches resistant
- hygienic
- suitable for dishwasher
- not suitable for microwave

Bone China porcelain
- heat resistant up to 220 °C
- ivory-white colour
- light and fragile for the first sight, but it is very solid and resistant to scratches or breaking
- suitable for dishwasher
- suitable for microwave

Silicon
- heat resistance from - 70 °C up to + 180 °C
- suitable for dishwasher
- suitable for microwave

Fine China porcelain
- heat resistant up to 220 °C
- soft ivory-white colour
- suitable for dishwasher
- suitable for microwave

Bamboo Fiber
- heat resistance from - 20 °C up to 70°C
- durable and resistant
- suitable for microwave
- not suitable for microwave