Best NEW Water Bottles For Promotional Gifting

by Kevin T Williams, REV Branding

Water bottles are among the most sought-after promotional gifts for employees and customers alike. In fact drinkware is the most influential promotional product in many parts of the country, according to an Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI) 2022 Ad Impressions Study. Water bottles are a great way to promote healthy habits, while still promoting your brand, over and over. They are always in the recipients’ field of sight; at their desk, at the gym, in their car, while on walks, and even just fiddling around at home…all creating more and more impressions for your advertising message. Look around and notice how many people have a water bottle at hand. Perfect opportunity to promote your brand!

With all that interest in drinkware, and more specifically water bottles, more and more unique water bottles are hitting the promotional products market, with new appealing attributes. All these new styles and technology merely benefits us all.

Here are the best new bottles available for your promotional needs. But first, let’s talk about what makes them the best.

A Word About Vacuum Insulation

Currently, double-wall, vacuum metal bottles dominate the market. There are some amazing new plastic bottles, which we mention below, but the double wall metal bottles rule the space, as they keep cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot…for hours! (Yes, we tested them. You can keep these bottles in your hot car for hours, hot to the touch, and the liquid will still be cold).

Double-wall, vacuum metal technology reduces heat transfer caused by reduction, convection, and radiation. The vacuum between the two walls of metal greatly reduces heat transfer due to convection and reduction. Not only do double wall, vacuum insulated bottles keep the temperature energy in the bottle, they are virtually indestructible, since they do not need exterior protection to maintain temperature. Applying all this knowledge, let’s look at what is so “new” about these great bottles.

Best Way to Decorate Your Bottles

Presentation is everything. Complimenting the new bottle technology we talked about above, there is also great new decoration to promote your message. The method of your message depends on your goal preferences. A simple logo in full-color or 1-color is fine, (maybe with your website url). Laser engraving sends a more luxury message. However these methods are usually meant for branding one certain location of the bottle. More and more new decoration methods include a 360-degree imprint around the entire bottle. A user cannot mistake your advertising message if the entire bottle is covered with your important message.

Applying all this knowledge, let’s look at what is so “new” about these great bottles.

Most Sleek Design

The Cobra, 20-oz Powder-Coated Stainless Steel Bottle, as low as $10

A sleek new water bottle featuring the same great durable powder-coated finish and all the standard features to keep your drink at temperature for hours. Double-wall, vacuum-insulated, and a silicone seal inside the cap, with a durable powder coated finish.

Best New Technology

Hidratespark 20-oz “smart” bottle, (available in steel or plastic), as low as $23

HidrateSpark TAP — the smart water bottle that tracks your water intake through the HidrateSpark App and glows to remind you to drink. The powerful Tap To Track technology updates your water intake on the HidrateSpark App by simply tapping your smartphone to the NFC Tag. Choose between Chug or Straw Lids.

Our “go-to” bottle

Embark Vacuum Insulated 20-oz Bottle, as low as $11

Why we like this bottle? The colors available in the Matte hues, and the amazing Chrome look available. Not to mention, this bottle surpassed our testing of maintaining tempurates, both hot and cold for hours. Double wall, vacuum insulated 18/8 stainless steel water bottle with copper lining. Copper-lining keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours and keeps drinks hot for up to 12 hours. Durable powder coated or chrome coated exterior that can be printed or laser engraved. Holds up to 20 FL oz of hot or cold liquid. Eco friendly bottle is reusable and free of single use plastic packing materials. Free of BPA and phthalates.

Best Classy Touch

Wood-Finish Accent Lid 20-oz Soft Touch Bottle, as low as $14.50

Hydrate in style with this 20 oz. stainless steel, double-wall vacuum insulated water bottle. The convenient screw-on cap features a wood finish and a shaped flip-handle for an added touch. It’s available in 6 dynamic colors and keeps cold drinks cold for 24 hours and hot drinks hot for 12 hours. Great for commuters, it fits into most car cup holders. This product is FDA compliant and BPA free. Customize each one with a company name, logo or message for brand exposure with every sip! Branding on the bottle and the lid available.

Best Plastic Bottle

CamelBak Chute Mag 25-oz Tritan Bottle, as low as $17

Nothing beats a ChamelBak for design, ergonomics, or functionality in the plastic bottle space. Durable Eastman ‘’Tritan™ RENEW’’ material, 50% PCR based. It is identical to heritage Tritan and partially derived from waste plastic. Shatter, stain, and odor resistant. Stay hydrated throughout the day with this wide mouth and easy to fill bottle. The two finger magnetic carry handle keeps cap stowed while drinking. Drink freely from the Chute® Mag thanks to an angled spout that provides a high flow of water without sloshing or spilling BPA free. Exclusive. 25oz.

Newest Brand Name Technology

24-oz Thermos Hydration Bottle with Rotating Intake Meter, as low as $12

Take your favorite cold beverages on the road, and keep them staying that way, in these handsome containers. Crafted from tough Tritan™ plastic that’s BPA free, this 24 ounce bottle has an ergonomic grip, pushbutton lid, locking ring and carrying loop. Not only does this Thermos® brand hydration bottle quench your thirst, but a built-in rotating meter keeps track of your fluid intake.

Best Easy Sipping Function
Igloo 24-oz Vacuum Insulated Bottle, (yes, Igloo), as low as $29.99

The Igloo® 24 oz. water bottle will help keep you hydrated for all your outdoor activities and its double wall vacuum-insulated design will keep your drink cold for 30 hours. The flip sipper spout is protected by a touch-free sipper guard that keeps your drinking spout clean and safe. The wide opening makes it easy to clean and add ice. The integrated lid hook makes it easy to hang the bottle on a wire fence and can also be used as a carry handle when you need to take it on a go. This bottle has a durable powder coated finish and is FDA compliant and BPA Free.

The promo industry is full of hundreds of different water bottle shapes, sizes and materials, from powder-coated stainless steel to BPA-free plastics, ideal for virtually any promotion. Our picks above merely show the newest versions, with our picks that will be sure to promote your brand in a way that will keep your employees and customers talking about you.

About the Author
Kevin T Williams is Sales Executive at REV Branding, matching the perfect customized branding, apparel, and Promotional Products to any businesses customer demographic. “Always at your service”.

His writing contribution credits include Hotel Executive, Sports Events Marketing, and Men’s Health Magazine to name a few.

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