If you’re here, you’re probably looking for high-quality branded tumblers for your team, something people will actually use, with your logo on it, delivered without a nightmare. You’re in the right place.

But before you finalize that bulk inventory order, there’s one question worth asking: do you want to pre-buy inventory and guess how many people want which style, or would you rather let employees choose their own, and only pay for what actually gets claimed?

SwagDrop’s 2026 Company Swag Study found, 52.5% of employees rarely use, donate, or discard the last branded item they received. The inventory model funds that waste by design. The on-demand model eliminates it.

Most teams who’ve done it both ways don’t go back to bulk.

8 Best Custom Tumblers for All Brands

Custom Tumbler #1: Double-wall ceramic tumbler

The first item on our list is the double-walled ceramic tumbler. What these tumblers do best is keep liquids warm since the double wall provides insulation and can keep beverages like hot chocolate and chilled juice at the right temperature.

This makes them perfect for on the go as travel tumblers and can be accompanied with other travel promotional items as well. What’s more, they make a great Christmas gift idea for employees and clients to enjoy their warm drink at the office or when working at home!

Custom Tumbler #2: Wheat straw tumbler 

Our next tumbler on this list is the wheat straw tumbler. With people nowadays being more mindful of the environment when it comes to their purchases, the wheat straw tumbler is an excellent eco-friendly promotional product.

What’s more, these tumblers come in a variety of colors, whether you go for multi-color or full-color ones, meaning you can get as creative as you want when styling them. This also applies to how you’ll brand them; they’re easily customizable and you can add your brand logo and name on the side in order to create great promotional gifts.

Author’s Tip: You can include the wheat straw tumbler in a nice gift set with other eco-friendly promotional items, such as reusable straws and reusable food bags.

Custom Tumbler #3: Tumbler with straw

Our third item on this list is a classic – yet irreplaceable – tumbler with straw.

This tumbler cup is a great gift for any occasion – you can enjoy your drink at the office or at home through the straw provided. Even better, you can opt for various sizes of tumbler, like the 16 or 20oz ones. Want to thank your remote employees for all the hard work they’ve done? Think branded coffee mugs, earbuds, and t-shirts.

Custom Tumbler #4: Wine tumbler

Wine tumblers are actually a thing.

What we love about these types of stemless tumblers is the fact that their lid not only minimizes the chance of your wine being spilled, but also prevents bugs from falling into it. The latter is a common problem we all face when enjoying our drink outdoors, such as at barbecues or the beach. This makes the wine tumbler a great summer promotional item for your employees.

Custom Tumbler #5: Stainless steel tumbler

One of the most popular types of tumbler is the stainless steel tumbler and there are a few reasons why.

A great benefit of these double-wall tumblers is the fact that they’re ideal for temperature-sensitive beverages; they manage to maintain hot and cold drinks at the right temperature for quite a long period of time. What’s more, they’re highly durable, making them a perfect companion when traveling and you want to stay hydrated. Whether you go for a 16, 18, or 20oz tumbler, we strongly suggest the stainless steel one as one of your first options.

Custom Tumbler #6: Plastic tumbler

Plastic tumblers are a best seller and often the go-to option for drinkware items.

You can use it for every purpose and for every occasion, whether that’s to replace your coffee cup at home or the office, or your water bottle at the gym or beach.

Author’s Tip: For extra insulation, you can go for a double-wall vortex tumbler that’ll keep the drink cool or warm.

Custom Tumbler #7: Porcelain tumbler

If you’re looking for an alternative type of tumbler, have a look at this mixed porcelain and cork tumbler:

This stylish tumbler is ideal for everyday use; it can safely store your drink on the go through its push and close lid, as well as fit in most car cup holders. All this makes it an excellent water or coffee tumbler to enjoy wherever you’re at. If it wasn’t great already, you should also note that it’s 100% reusable and BPA-free, so it works as an eco-friendly promotional item as well. 

Custom Tumbler #8: Insulated travel mug

Traveling isn’t always a piece of cake, which is why items such as the insulated travel mug can be of great help.

As you’ve probably already guessed from the name, this type of tumbler is ideal for keeping beverages at the right temperature through the insulating materials it’s made of.

Author’s Tip: You can offer an insulated travel mug at your events and conferences as part of your conference swag, along with branded T-shirts, backpacks, and notebooks. 

There’s a Better Way to Run a Tumbler Program

The traditional model, pick a style, pick a color, guess the quantities, place a bulk order, works fine at a small scale. But somewhere in most offices there is a box of branded tumblers nobody asked for. Or, there will be one. 

When you compare on-demand vs. inventory-first programs side by side, seven differences emerge that change how enterprise teams think about this:

Inventory-based Program	Swag On-Demand Store
You buy inventory upfront, before you know who will claim it	Production only starts after an employee selects their item
Items sit in storage until distributed, storage you pay for	No inventory, no warehouse, no write-offs
One color, one size choice, imposed on everyone	Employees choose their style, size, and preference
Distribution requires manual packing and coordination	Direct-to-employee shipping, no HQ bottleneck
Obsolete stock is a write-off, not a refund	You only pay for what is claimed

How to Build Your Custom Tumbler Store

Picture a 2,000-person company buying tumblers in bulk: HR has to guess the take rate and absorb whatever’s left. Run it as a store, and only the people who actually choose a tumbler trigger production. The invite link is the gift moment. When an employee opens a link to their own private company store, with credit already loaded and real choices available, the emotional impact happens immediately, before anything ships. 

That’s a fundamentally different experience than receiving a box with one item in one size that someone else chose. Keep that in mind as you build the program.

Step #1: Find a trusted and creative swag supplier

First things first- find a swag vendor you can trust. Why is this important? When you create and offer promotional products, you want to make sure that your audience gets the best possible quality and overall experience.

1. Curate your catalog: Select three to four tumbler styles, stainless steel, insulated ceramic, eco-friendly wheat straw, or whatever fits your brand standards. A single imposed item is a transaction; a store is an experience.

2. Submit brand assets: Provide your logo in high-resolution format. Artwork approval and product configuration are handled for you, no back-and-forth with suppliers.

3. Define access and budget: Upload a CSV of your team members. Authentication is set up around your parameters: email-based, domain-based, or open access depending on the program. Credits are assigned so employees only see what is relevant to them.

4. Launch the invite link: The store is typically ready within one week of artwork approval. Send the link and the program runs itself.

5. Direct-to-employee fulfillment: Once an employee selects, production starts immediately. Items ship direct to their door across the US and Canada. No HQ coordination, no packing teams, no tracking spreadsheets.

Build an Enterprise Swag Program with SwagDrop

SwagDrop is not a SaaS platform. There is no software to license, no seats to manage, and no learning curve. It is a managed program service, you define the goals, budget, and audience; we design and run the operation.

What a well-run tumbler program actually looks like

We’ve run enough of these to know what tends to work. Most enterprise tumbler programs land best when they offer different styles, for instance, a classic stainless steel, an insulated ceramic, and one eco-friendly option, at a single credit amount. Employees choose what fits their life. Nothing is pre-committed, nothing is imposed, and nothing ends up in a box in a storage room. When the brand refreshes, you update the store, there’s no inventory to write off.

Solving the US/Canada cross-border problem

This is one of the most overlooked pain points for North American teams. Running one swag program for both US and Canadian employees sounds simple until the customs bills start arriving at your Canadian employees’ doors. SwagDrop eliminates this entirely. US orders are fulfilled within the US. Canadian orders are fulfilled within Canada. No customs delays, no surprise duties at the door, no cross-border hassle.

Predictable, flat-rate delivery

Rather than variable freight bills that spike based on distance or weight, SwagDrop operates on a flat-rate shipping model, approximately $9.95 per parcel. The cost is predictable per employee regardless of where they are in North America.

No inventory, no write-offs

Print-on-demand means nothing is produced until it is claimed. No sunk cost in unsold stock, no storage fees, and no inventory that becomes a liability when your brand refreshes.

Opinionated guidance, not just execution

We advise as well as execute. With 30+ years in promotional products, we tell you what tends to work and what tends to fail, catalog size, credit amounts, product selection, launch timing. You are not buying an enterprise swag vendor; you are bringing on a partner with pattern-matched experience across hundreds of enterprise programs.

Zero client-side operations

You define the program. We build the store, set up products, manage fulfillment, and provide reporting. There is nothing to install, configure, or maintain on your end.

Book a conversation with Mark to design your program.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a minimum order quantity? 

No. The on-demand model fulfills a single tumbler just as easily as five thousand. You do not pre-commit to any quantity.

How long does it take to set up a tumbler program? 

Once artwork is approved (typically two days), the store build takes approximately three days. Most programs are live and ready to launch within one week. End-to-end from first conversation to launch is usually ten to fourteen days.

Can employees choose their own style and size? 

Yes. That is the point. Rather than imposing one configuration on everyone, the store presents your curated catalog and employees select what they actually want. This is what separates a program that lands from one that generates a closet full of unwanted items.

Can we add custom messaging in the store experience? 

Yes. A message from the CEO, a program-specific note, or a recognition message can all be included in the store experience to reinforce the moment.

Can I still do a straightforward bulk order if that’s what I need? 

Yes. If you have a specific event, a fixed headcount, and a tight timeline, a bulk order may be the right call. SwagDrop handles both. We’ll tell you honestly which model fits your situation better.

What is the difference between a bulk tumbler order and an on-demand store? 

A bulk order requires you to buy, store, and distribute inventory yourself, paying for items whether or not they are claimed. An on-demand store produces each item only after an employee selects it, so you pay only for what is actually redeemed.