Are Strawesome Glass Straws Unbreakable? (On the Moon, Yes!)

Are Strawesome Glass Straws Unbreakable? (On the Moon, Yes!)

There’s a fun rumor floating around that our glass straws are unbreakable. While we’ve always been clear they’re made of glass (and glass can break), I decided to test them myself.

The Drop Test

I dropped our straws from counter height onto cement, granite, tile, and other hard surfaces. The results? They survived about 50% of the time — which proves they’re tough and durable, but not indestructible.

That got me wondering: if our straws use the strongest commercially available borosilicate glass, why did NASA use this same type of glass on the space shuttle? After some research, I found the answer: on the moon, glass is as strong as steel. Aha!

The “Unbreakable” Theory

So maybe the folks claiming our straws are unbreakable have either:

  1. Taken their Strawesome straws with them on a trip to the moon, or
  2. Are aliens visiting Earth who love our products so much, they brought them home as souvenirs.

Either way, we’re thrilled to have intergalactic approval! 🚀🌙

Back on Earth: Care Tips

Since most of us are sipping on Earth, here’s how to keep your glass straw feeling “unbreakable”:

  • Treat it like any other glassware — avoid drops on cement, tile, granite, or other hard surfaces.
  • In the dishwasher, place it in its own section, away from silverware.
  • After use, rinse and set it aside in a container until washing, rather than leaving it in the sink.

The Bottom Line

On Earth, our straws are durable, safe, and built to last — but yes, they can break. On the moon, though, they’re virtually unbreakable.

Happy sipping!
— Brian

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