At Steel City, we select logo-branded drinkware based on how it’s actually going to be used day-to-day. We run proofs and monitor production closely so that your branding stays consistent across the order and your delivery date is met.
- Right sizes for real use: Our team starts with proven sizes – event cups around pint volume (500-600ml) and everyday bottles/cups around 330-650ml – because we know you want drinkware that actually fits into people’s daily routines. This keeps you ordering items that fit on a desk, in a bag, and work perfectly for the morning coffee or gym refill.
- Long-lasting branding: We’ll recommend the branding method to match the material and how you’ll clean it – whether that’s laser engraving for stainless steel or a full wrap print for maximum impact. We want to avoid prints that look tired after a few weeks of use. That ensures your branded bottles and cups look great and keep delivering that brand exposure long after they’re first received.
- Realistic lead times: We know deadlines are crucial. We steer you toward lines with workable production windows – commonly 3-12 working days from artwork approval, with some UK-made options available even faster. This helps us ensure that everything lands exactly when you need it for your event or onboarding.
- Leak-proof confidence: We look for lids that lock or seal, plus carry loops where they help, because a bottle that drips in a bag just won’t get used. We want your branding on the items people keep reaching for, making them a reliable part of their day.
- Temperature control: We suggest vacuum-insulated builds with proven hot/cold performance (often up to 12h hot / 24h cold). If your team is commuting or moving between meetings, these specs ensure their drink stays just right, meaning the cup stays in rotation all week.
- Genuine sustainability: Our team highlights items with traceable sustainability details – like UK-made manufacturing, Prevented Ocean Plastic™, and certified recycled content. It’s important we don’t greenwash, so we give you the specifics on where it’s made and what it’s made from, letting you tell the full backstory of the product.
- Durable materials: We lean on materials that cope with daily use – stainless steel, ceramics, and durable plastics – and we’ll always be clear on care instructions (including dishwasher-safe options). This helps keep your merchandise looking consistent and high-quality, rather than looking tired after a few washes.
These picks are our starting point—the checks we use to ensure quality, usefulness, and reliability. If you need a specific capacity, finish, or branding method, our team can take a consultative approach to source the perfect bespoke solution for you.