Custom Tumblers in Bulk: Cost, MOQ & Lead Time
Custom insulated tumblers run from a no-minimum-order program, quoted per project rather than from a list price - because finish and quantity move the number more than anything else. Expect 5-7 day samples and 2-3 weeks of production on 304/316 stainless steel. Here is how the price is built, written from the factory side.
Why branded tumblers earn their shelf space
88% of US consumers own a branded drinkware item - and insulated tumblers sit on desks for years, not days. The keep-rate is why HR teams, trade show exhibitors and client-gift programs keep reordering them.
The cost: what actually moves the price
- Decoration - laser engraving (permanent, no ink), UV full-color print or color-fill engraved logos
- Finish - powder coat, gradient spray, metallic paint
- Steel grade - 304 standard, 316 for premium programs
- Quantity - unit pricing steps down on 500 and 1,000 piece runs
- Accessories - straw, lid and boot upgrades
The material: 304 and 316 stainless
Double-wall vacuum insulation keeps drinks hot or cold for hours. 304 stainless is the food-safe standard; 316 adds corrosion resistance for premium programs. Both are tested - ask for the spec sheet with your quote.
No minimum order
One tumbler or ten thousand - the program runs either way. Employee appreciation, trade shows, client gifts and store drops all work at their own scale, and PMS color matching is available on custom orders.
Sampling and lead times
- Samples: 5-7 days with your logo
- Production: 2-3 weeks after approval
- Shipping: DDP worldwide - one landed cost, duties included
FAQ
Laser engraving or UV print - which lasts? Laser engraving removes the coating layer permanently - it cannot chip or fade. UV print renders full-color artwork. Both survive dishwashers; engraving survives abrasion better.
Can I mix colors in one order? Yes - custom PMS colors and lid/boot combinations run without changing the MOQ.
What is the lead time for a rush order? Samples in 5-7 days, production in 2-3 weeks. Tell us the deadline with the first message - we confirm honestly before you commit.
Pick your finish on the insulated tumblers page or send the artwork through the quote form.