An iced-drink brief brings together the opening, capacity, lid, construction and way the drink will be carried. Share those details with the artwork and we can compare suitable models.
Cold drinks bring the opening size, lid and condensation into the product brief. We can compare the available constructions with how the drink will be served and carried.
What condensation actually is
Condensation forms when moisture in the surrounding air meets a cold surface. It varies with the product and conditions. Consider the construction and intended use while choosing the model.
| Construction | Construction detail | What to discuss | Where it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-wall steel | One layer without an insulation gap | Cold fill and surroundings | Discuss the intended use and model care alongside any packing requirements. |
| Double-wall, not vacuum | Two layers with an air gap | Cold fill and surroundings | Confirm the model's construction and use information. |
| Vacuum insulated | Vacuum cavity between two walls | Model and conditions | The vacuum gap reduces heat transfer to the outer wall, helping limit condensation during cold-drink use. |
| Plastic (PP / Tritan) | Confirm the stated material and body | Model and conditions | Compare the actual lid, carrying style and care information. |
If the programme involves packing filled cold bottles, mention it with the brief. We can discuss the box, insert and handling arrangement for those conditions.
Tell us how cold the drink will be, where the bottle will be used and whether it will be packed while filled. We can compare construction and packing options with those conditions in mind.
Planning Custom Logos, Cup Styles or Bulk Orders? Here Is How We Help
Whether you want to put your logo on an in-stock model (from 500 pcs) or develop a new cup shape, one named contact follows your free digital mock-up, physical sample, packing and shipment — with Sales Manager Beyond Lee supervising the full order process. When production starts, the first finished piece is compared against your approved sample before the run continues, and we keep your agreed material, lid and accessory requirements first rather than cutting corners to hit a lower price.
1. Consider condensation with the intended use
Moisture can form on a cold outer surface. The amount depends on the model and surrounding conditions; discuss the construction and use together rather than treating it as a material-only question.
A vacuum-insulated body helps reduce condensation on the outer wall. Model, fill level and surrounding conditions still matter, so choose the construction around the intended use.
Non-vacuum double-wall and vacuum models offer different construction. If a particular condensation or retention result is required, share the conditions so the available data or an agreed test can be discussed.
2. Agree any cold-retention information with its conditions
Hot-drink performance is usually quoted in hours of retention. For cold drinks the number your customer actually experiences is different: how long does the ice last?
Ice and drink temperature change with the model, filling and conditions. If the range needs a cold-retention figure, confirm the selected product and the basis of that figure before using it in packing or listings.
If your packaging will include a cold-retention claim, confirm the model and test conditions first. We can help match the wording to the data available for that product.
3. Choose the lid and opening together
Compare a straw, slider, flip or screw lid with how the cold drink will be served and carried.
A straw lid is one option for an iced-drink programme. Try the opening and accessories on a sample and confirm the model's carrying and care guidance.
If the cup will be carried in a bag, include that requirement with the chosen lid and any requested inspection scope. We can compare suitable combinations before sampling.
Compare the actual mouth dimensions with the ice, filling routine and accessories planned for the programme.
What we would specify for an iced-drink programme
Café and takeaway reusables. Compare the opening, straw or drinking lid, capacity and construction. Include the cleaning routine in the brief so we can discuss the decoration and care information for the selected model.
Retail and e-commerce: compare the selected construction, lid and any additional accessories, then confirm the product, artwork and individual packing together.
Promotional and events: compare single-wall and other models around the way the cup will be used, the quantity and budget. We can put the available combinations into a quote.
Our range is reusable drinkware in stainless, plastic, bamboo and glass constructions. Tell us the product you need so we can confirm whether there is a suitable existing model.
Keep the filling and care guidance with the product
Follow the model's preparation and filling instructions. If your programme needs particular cold-retention information, discuss the conditions with the selected model.
Use the same agreed care information on the box or insert and product listing, so the buyer has a clear reference.
How this connects to how we build them
Vacuum construction slows warming, while lid design and how often the cup is opened also matter. We can help compare the models suited to your cold-drink programme.
Vacuum bodies are checked before assembly and finishing. The approved sample and order details remain the reference for the finished product. Our work began with vacuum liners, and that manufacturing experience helps us organise this stage of production.
Sourcing an iced-drink range?
Share the model or product type, quantity, colours, logo and packing you have in mind. We'll confirm the applicable minimum, sample plan and production schedule for that specific order, then help compare delivery options for your destination.