18/0 VS 18/10 Flatware: What Is The Difference?

When you purchase stainless steel flatware, the terms “18/0” and “18/10” may be confusing. These two digits not only indicate the composition of the material, but also exactly refer to the sheen, rust resistance and price of the tableware. As a professional stainless steel flatware factory, FANGYUAN will explain the difference between the two in detail so that you can make a wise decision to buy.

What is 18/10 vs. 18/0?

“18/10” and “18/0” are used to indicate the ratio of chromium (Chromium) and nickel (Nickel) content in stainless steel alloys.

• 18/10 flatware: contains 18% chromium and 10% nickel
• 18/0 flatware: contains 18% chromium and 0% nickel

Among them, chromium gives stainless steel corrosion resistance, while nickel enhances gloss and oxidation resistance.

Key Differences Between The Two

Durability and Lifespan

18/10 flatware has better corrosion resistance and is more suitable for high-end restaurants or frequent use. 18/0 flatware is more suitable for one-off projects, the mass market and customers with limited budgets.

Appearance

If you care about the appearance and gloss of tableware, 18/10 has a better texture and can remain bright after years of use.

Cost Considerations

Because 18/0 flatware does not contain nickel, it has lower production costs and more competitive prices, making it the preferred choice for large-volume purchases and giveaway projects.

Magnetic Use

Since 18/0 is magnetic, it is suitable for automatic sorting or scenarios that require magnetic detection.

How to Choose the Flatware That Suits You?

Which one you choose depends on your purpose and budget:

• High-end restaurants, hotels, boutique retail: 18/10 flatware is recommended
• Fast food chains, engineering projects, large wholesalers: 18/0 flatware is more cost-effective

What Does FANGYUAN Offer You?

As China’s leading stainless steel flatware manufacturer, FANGYUAN is committed to providing top-quality, customized flatware solutions for customers all over the world. With not only rich production experience and advanced equipment but also always adhering to the customer-centered service philosophy, we can provide you with:

FANGYUAN Can Provide You With:

• 18/10 and 18/0 flatware full range of products: From knives, forks, spoons, coffee spoons, dessert spoons to other shapes and sizes to meet the different needs ranging from very luxury hotels to mass market stores.
• OEM/ODM customization service: Flatware molds can be made from drawings or samples provided by customers, supporting customized logos, designs, electroplating colors, gift box packaging, etc., to make special products for brands.
• High-quality raw materials that meet European and American certification standards: Food-grade stainless steel is used, strictly in accordance with international certification standards such as FDA, LFGB, SGS, etc., to ensure safety and stable quality.
• Flexible batch customization and packaging solutions: Support batch orders ranging from large to small, provide various assembly methods like bulk, blister, paper box, gift box, etc., for customers to enter the target market quickly.
• Strong supply chain integration capabilities: From raw material procurement, grinding and polishing, inspection and packaging, to transportation and logistics, the entire process is controllable to help you achieve quick delivery and cost reduction.

We fully recognize that every customer project needs are special, and thus FANGYUAN strives to provide tailor-made solutions, based on a team of professional managing staff, veteran engineers and high-standard quality management system to accompany your products.

Want to Know More?

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