For thousands of bottles, choose the material for the use, laser engrave stainless steel for a lasting logo or print plastic for full color at a lower price, and confirm packing, since drinkware ships heavier and bulkier than apparel.
Material
| Type | Best for |
|---|---|
| Insulated stainless steel bottle or tumbler | Gifts, employee programs, events where quality matters |
| Single wall stainless bottle | Events with a budget, lighter weight |
| Plastic sport bottle | Large giveaways, races, schools |
| Glass or ceramic | Office gifts; heavier and more fragile to ship |
Decoration
Laser engraving on powder coated or bare stainless cuts the logo into the surface and does not wear off. Pad or screen printing allows colors. Full wrap printing covers the whole bottle in full color.
Size
Common sizes run from about 16 to 40 ounces. A 20 to 24 ounce tumbler or bottle suits most people. Very large bottles cost more to ship.
Packing and shipping
Drinkware usually ships in individual boxes inside master cartons. Gift boxes add a better unboxing for employee and client gifts. Weight adds up quickly on thousands of units, so freight is common for large orders.
Shipping to California
Some drinkware requires a California Proposition 65 warning. Ask us to confirm the supplier's Prop 65 status if items will go to California.
How to place a large merchandise order
Frequently asked questions
- Should we engrave or print our logo on water bottles?
- Laser engrave stainless steel for a lasting, premium logo. Print when you need colors or a lower price on plastic.
- What size water bottle is best for a giveaway?
- A 20 to 24 ounce bottle or tumbler suits most people and ships more easily than very large sizes.
- Are water bottles a good promotional item?
- Yes. In ASI's 2026 study, 80% of people kept drinkware more than a year.
Related tools
- Cost per impression calculatorSee the impressions and cost per impression of a merchandise program, compared with other media.
- Shipping box calculatorSee the weight UPS and USPS will bill for each box, compare boxes for your kits and spot boxes that ship mostly air.
- Order deadline plannerEnter your in-hands date and see when to send your brief, approve the proof and ship.