Custom Travel Mugs & Tumblers

Why Custom Travel Mugs are Great Promotional Merchandise

 

The problem with most promotional materials is that they are often easily broken or discarded. If you are purchasing merchandise in bulk, it is often difficult to find high-quality products on a budget.

 

Since the point of the promotional merchandise is to make a lasting impression on your customer base, you do not want to hand out something that will not last. You want to find a product that is both durable and reasonably priced. Two of the most durable promotional products you can purchase are travel mugs and tumblers.

 

Not only are they inherently designed to take the force of being carted around everywhere, they are more likely to be taken on the road where more people will see your brand’s logo. For these reasons and more, custom travel mugs make an excellent choice for promotional products.

 

What is the Difference Between Travel Mugs and Tumblers?

 

Getting straight to the point, the biggest difference is in the name. A mug, by definition, is a cup that often has a handle. As such, travel mugs can have handles while tumblers cannot. This is not to say that travel mugs always have handles, however. Many of the travel mugs available at DiscountMugs do not!

 

There are other smaller differences between these to-go options. Tumbler mugs are typically designed for cold beverages. Depending on the material they are made from, however, they can hold hot beverages as well. Travel mugs, on the other hand, are typically designed exclusively for hot drinks. 

 

These to-go options also differ in their tops, as well. While tumblers usually come with screw-top lids and straws, travel mugs usually have flip tops, push-and-slide tops, or pour tops. Because they are meant to take around town, travel mugs and tumblers are quite durable—even the ones made of plastic.

 

While these nuances will not make a big difference in which option you decide to buy, it is helpful to understand the different terminology and make a more informed decision based on your audience.

 

No matter which option you choose, both travel mugs and tumblers offer their own advantages and work perfectly for taking on the road.

 

Why Travel Mugs and Tumblers are Great for On-the-Go

 

Travel mugs and tumblers are the ideal cups to take on the road. Their thick walls, which are designed to maintain consistent liquid temperatures, make them the most durable cups available.

 

Tumblers’ screw top lids make them great for the car where the lids are less likely to pop off due to unexpected potholes. Besides their reliability on the road, here are some creative uses for custom tumblers and travel mugs that you might not have thought of:

 

1. Keep oatmeal hot on the way to your work

2. Store socks and underwear in an empty tumbler within your carry-on when packing for a trip

3. Put slushies or coffee from the gas station in a travel mug while on a long drive

 

The two most common materials used to make travel mugs and tumblers are stainless steel or BPA-free plastic. Both options are incredibly sturdy. They are manufactured to withstand wear-and-tear, so they make great travel companions.

 

Marketing Benefits of Custom Travel Mugs and Personalized Tumblers

 

It is no secret that modern marketing is truly a war of attention. There are millions of devices, services, and brands competing for each person’s number one unrenewable resource: time. Nowadays, brands cannot simply rely on traditional marketing methods like radio or television ads.

 

The best way to combat the modern technology overload is to give customers something tangible. People want something they can touch and conceptualize. That is why travel mugs and personalized tumblers are such a great promotional material. They are a physical representation of your brand. Rather than relying on your word, customers see the value of your brand in the functionality of your promotional products.

 

Unlike other great marketing products, travel mugs are more likely to go abroad. Rather than reaching the local area with your name or logo, you can achieve global marketing when your products are seen out and about. With something like high-quality travel mugs, you will know that the word about your brand is spreading.

 

If that was not enough, travel mugs and tumblers are great marketing materials because they are so durable. Rather than getting thrown out or used up immediately, travel mugs are made to endure lots of wear and tear which is good for any marketing team. If the products last for a long time after they have been given out, this means an increased longevity for your marketing campaign.

 

Travel Mug and Tumbler uses

 

Everyone has a favorite beverage to get them moving in the morning, whether it’s an ice-cold smoothie or a frothy cappuccino. Whether your personalized drinks holder is intended as a gift or a smart branding opportunity, there are numerous ways you can use our travel mugs and tumblers.

 

Personal use

 

Looking to change your habits and reduce your carbon footprint? Invest in one of our personalized travel mugs and you can enjoy your tea or coffee on the morning commute without worrying about its impact on the environment. Whether you mix your own drink at home or pop into your local coffee house, a travel mug or drinks bottle will save you money and keep your drink at the perfect temperature. Select one of our travel mugs, bottles or tumblers and customize it with a slogan, message or image.

 

Our drinks tumblers also make great gifts when printed or engraved with a personal message or photo. You could present mason jars with straws as wedding favors filled with fruity cocktails, or hand everybody a warming hot chocolate in stainless steel tumblers. Alternatively, you could choose one of our gift sets, which include tumblers for two and a handy carry tote. Whatever the occasion, each guest will go home with a functional item that will remind them of that special day each time they use it.

 

Business use

 

Most offices would cease to run without coffee, so why not see this as a branding opportunity? If each of your employees commutes with a coffee mug that displays your logo, they are attracting new clients and customers before they’ve even arrived at work. Using these mugs also makes your team appear environmentally conscious, which is something modern customers truly value and invest in. 

 

Whether your employees work at desks or are constantly on the move, we have many different beverage holders to choose from, including:

 

• Double wall plastic tumblers: Durable, recyclable, and perfect for hot drinks. Features include colorful rubber grips and sip-top and screw top access.

• Personalized stainless steel travel mugs: Just like a standard mug but with thermal insulation and an easy grab handle. Perfect for desk workers who want to keep their drinks hot or easily pick them up and carry them on the go.

• Stainless steel stemless wine glasses:Vacuum insulated wine glasses that will make your restaurant or bar look super trendy. These tumblers will keep wine cold for approximately 12 hours, and they can be used for hot drinks, too.

 

Branded merchandise around the office is a great way to boost morale and help everybody feel part of the team. Choose from stainless steel bistro mugs with lids, slim color top travel mugs, plastic gripper tumblers or trendy vacuum tumblers, and get ready to make an impression on the people who matter to your business.

 

Corporate giveaways

 

Investing in merchandise that your customer will use is a clever yet affordable branding opportunity. Not only are you ensuring repeat exposure for your business each time the item is used, but by giving away free gifts, you’re demonstrating that your company cares for its customers. Brand recognition is important for businesses big and small, and what better way to relay your message than with a custom beverage holder?

 

Whether you’re looking for an affordable option or something more upmarket, here at Discount Mugs we have the perfect solution for your branding needs. Choose from acrylic water tumblers, sports sippers, insulated coffee mugs and many more styles and designs. It’s easy to upload your logo or slogan using our design lab, and you can take advantage of our bulk buy discounts and regular price reductions to get the best possible deal on the market.  

 

Sports teams

 

Displaying your team’s name or logo is a great way to build team spirit and keep everyone feeling motivated, and what better way to do this than with personalized drinks bottles? Whether you’re traveling to a sports event or you simply want your players to stay hydrated during practice, there is a range of options to fulfill your needs, including:

 

• Sporty double wall stainless steel travel mugs:With thermal insulation, an ergonomic handle and a spill prevention side lock, these sports mugs are perfect to take to away games or sporting events.

• Plastic travel mugs with triangular lids:Stand out from the crowd with these triangular travel mugs with a double insulating wall and side lock. Choose from white, black or lime green and customize with your team name or logo.

• Translucent plastic tumblers:BPA free and made with durable plastic, these drink holders are perfect for water, juices, and protein shakes and can be ordered in a range of different colors.

 

FAQs:

 

1. How customizable are your travel mugs?

 

Our travel mugs are highly customizable. Given that they come in a wide array of styles and colors and that they can be printed with logos or photos, the possibilities are almost endless!

 

While the logo or photo you choose to put on your personalized travel mugs will be the ultimate unique factor, we do carry many blank options to begin with. Some of these options include:

 

• 16 assorted colors

• 2 size categories ranging from less than 16 ounces to more than 16 oz.

• 260 unique travel mug or tumbler options available

 

Whether you are looking for wine glasses, coffee cups, or to-go cups with straws, our site has something to offer. You can also customize your travel mugs by placing additional promotional materials like pens, keychains, or hand sanitizer in them.

 

The customizability of our tumblers and travel mugs comes down to the individual or business. No matter what you want your merchandise to do for you, we have all the tools necessary to achieve that goal.

 

2. What different materials do you offer for your custom travel mugs?

 

At Discount Mugs, we have an extensive variety of custom travel mugs and personalized tumblers. They come in these different materials:

 

• Stainless steel

• Acrylic

• Ceramic

• Plastic

• Glass

 

The most popular material is stainless steel because it comes in a lot of different styles, including:

 

• Brushed

• Iridescent

• Rubberized

• Metallic

• Cork bottoms

• Powder-coated

 

When you multiply these variations by the shapes and sizes of travel mugs that we offer, it is super easy to find the right style. It’s important to note that styles are not customizable. For example, there are some stainless-steel mugs with cork bottoms available, but we cannot put a cork bottom on every style.

 

The best way to view all our options is to go to the main Travel Mug & Tumblers page and to filter the large selection by selecting a specific subcategory from the side menu bar. Once you have narrowed down the type or use for your travel mug, you can then view which accent features are available.

3. What kind of logo can I put on my personalized travel mug?

 

We can generally handle any logo design, but we do have image requirements that ensure the logo will look great on any of our products. The following is a list of photo/logo formats that we can use on our products:

 

• .EPS

• .AI

• .PS

• .PDF

• .PSD

• .JPEG

• .GIF

 

You can contact the DiscountMugs art department at the following address if you have another file type that you want to try and use: art@discountmugs.com. We cannot guarantee that an alternative file will work, but we will try our best to make sure you can design the perfect personalized travel mugs or custom tumblers for your needs!

 

We may be able to offer services editing your logo or photo, however, this needs to be communicated in detail with our art team. Once our team has your logo or photo, you will receive an email preview of your finished product. After you have approved your uploaded image, we will move forward with processing your travel mugs or tumblers.

 

4. If I buy your custom travel mugs in bulk, what discounts do you offer? 

Each product has its own unique discount offerings. These are available on the individual product pages. Once you click on “view details” for a product, the site will take you to options like what color you want your mug to be or if you would like to add an image or logo.

 

On this detail page, you can enter a custom number for how many you would like to buy. This section will show you what the available discounts are for that specific product. We do not run the same promotional prices for all our products.

 

Depending on website promotions, bulk options, or the individual product itself, these discounts will vary throughout the year. Our travel mugs and tumblers typically have discounts starting at orders of 25 mugs or more. These discounts range all the way up to orders of 1000+ products. 

 

The more travel mugs you buy, the lower the price per product. Keep in mind, our discount offers may vary depending on our suppliers for individual products.

 

5. Do you have any customer feedback available for your personalized travel mugs?

 

We have enabled customer feedback options on all products on our website. When you view the detail page for any product you wish to purchase, you can read any customer reviews that have been written.

 

On those detail pages, you will find the reviews underneath the purchase options. Customers may score products 1 to 5 starts and write specific information about why they would or would not recommend that style. This is especially helpful if you are looking to see whether someone else bought the product for the same purpose you are considering a purchase.

 

These reviews can be for either personalized, blank, or wholesale travel mugs and tumblers.

 

Because our review sections are based on customer feedback, not all products have reviews available. If you are looking to easily find the top-rated products, simply scroll to the top of the page to the “Filter by Reviews” tab and select “Reviews – High to Low.” 

 

We always like to provide transparency about our product offerings, which is why you will receive a preview of your custom mugs to review before we fulfill your order.

 

6. Why should I consider promotional custom travel mugs for my business or trade show?

 

Promotional merchandise can quickly become a major expense for your company, even if you are making wholesale orders. That is true regardless of what you are purchasing, even if securing discounts from suppliers. While many companies purchase “giveaway” items, they expect that most customers will not hold onto those items for long.

 

Travel mugs and custom tumblers offer a different story, however. With high-quality branded travel mugs that customers are likely to use on a regular basis, your brand logo will have a larger reach. As a form of advertising, you want something that will be seen. For that to happen, you want to choose something that customers will want.

 

The practicality, customizability, and durability of our travel mugs and tumblers makes them the perfect option. Whether you are purchasing products for your employees or customers, a travel mug gives them something that they can use on a daily basis and will come in handy on the road.