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Bulletin Bottle offers custom water bottles that are made from a wide selection of water bottle materials. Each carries its own advantages and disadvantages. While it\u2019s true that manufacturing and shipping water bottles has an impact on the environment, any of our material choices are far more environmentally friendly than the alternative: single use bottled water.<\/p>\n

So, how do you know which water bottle material option is best for your custom water bottles<\/a>? We\u2019ve prepared this guide to help you in your decision! P.S. Since all Bulletin Bottle water bottles are BPA free, we have not featured that as a material advantage for any one option below.<\/p>\n

\"Tritan<\/a>TRITAN COPOLYESTER<\/strong> is a relatively new material that was introduced to the market by Eastman in 2007. This ultra-tough option\u00a0features high impact and heat resistance. It\u2019s also leach proof, dishwasher safe, and resistant to odors, tastes, and stains. Our Tritan water bottles<\/a> have a high perceived value and a low price point (when compared to materials like stainless steel and glass) and are our most popular material to date.<\/p>\n

Advantages<\/em>
\n\u2022 Dishwasher safe
\n\u2022 Odor and taste resistant
\n\u2022 Stainproof
\n\u2022 High value relative to price
\n\u2022 Many child-safe options<\/p>\n

Disadvantages<\/em>
\n\u2022 Sometimes lumped into the same category as lesser plastics
\n\u2022 More expensive than other plastics
\n\u2022 Not as pure as glass<\/p>\n

\"Custom<\/a>GLASS<\/strong>\u00a0is seen by many as the most pure way to drink water. As such, it comes with a high price tag. Glass water bottles are not child safe, and often have limited print capabilities. Many of our glass water bottles<\/a> feature silicone sleeves that are both stylish and act as extra protection for the bottle. Glass bottles<\/a> are popular because the material has never contained BPA.<\/p>\n

Advantages<\/em>
\n\u2022 Water tastes the most pure
\n\u2022 High value
\n\u2022 Silicone sleeves add protection and trendy styling
\n\u2022 Dishwasher safe<\/p>\n

Disadvantages<\/em>
\n\u2022 Easily breakable
\n\u2022 Can be expensive
\n\u2022 Sometimes has limited imprinting capabilities
\n\u2022 Not safe for use by children<\/p>\n

\"Stainless<\/a>STAINLESS STEEL<\/strong> bottles are generally crafted from food-grade stainless steel. Since stainless steel is non-reactive, bottles made from this material don\u2019t leach and don\u2019t have to be lined. Since stainless steel contains nickel, people with allergies to this metal should avoid stainless steel water bottles<\/a>. The highest quality metal bottles are almost always made from stainless steel.<\/p>\n

Advantages<\/em>
\n\u2022 High perceived value
\n\u2022 Durable
\n\u2022 No plastic or epoxy<\/p>\n

Disadvantages<\/em>
\n\u2022 Can dent
\n\u2022 Possible faint metallic taste
\n\u2022 Heats up in warm temperatures<\/p>\n

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\"Custom<\/a>ALUMINUM<\/strong> bottles are lined\u2013typically with an enamel, resin, polymer, or epoxy\u2014because aluminum can react with certain liquids. Most factories will not disclose liner materials, citing confidentiality, but will test and affirm BPA-free, food-grade liners.\u00a0Aluminum water bottles<\/a> are\u00a0lower-cost alternatives to stainless steel, and are\u00a0popular options for metal water bottles.<\/p>\n

Advantages<\/em>
\n\u2022 Lighter than stainless steel
\n\u2022 Less expensive than stainless steel
\n\u2022 Higher perceived value than plastic<\/p>\n

Disadvantages<\/em>
\n\u2022 Can dent more easily than stainless steel
\n\u2022 Has an enamel, resin, polymer, or epoxy lining<\/p>\n

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\"BPA-Free<\/a>BPA-FREE PLASTIC<\/strong> is the most widely used material in inexpensive custom water bottles. There are many different variations of plastics, such as HDPE, PETE, polypropylene, and LDPE. The official names are long and twist on the tongue, but they\u2019re all plastics. Tritan copolyester is also a part of this category. Some can be recycled, but this is entirely dependent on the recycling facility that receives the bottle. It should never be assumed that plastic bottles are automatically recyclable. Many BPA-free plastic water bottles<\/a> are CPSIA approved for use by children, but this should never be assumed. Even when two bottles look identical, one may not have undergone the rigorous testing required to be CPSIA approved.<\/p>\n

Advantages<\/em>
\n\u2022 Lightweight material
\n\u2022 Relatively inexpensive with lots of color options
\n\u2022 Great for fundraisers<\/p>\n

Disadvantages<\/em>
\n\u2022 Not necessarily recyclable as many assume
\n\u2022 Not dishwasher safe, must be hand washed<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>RECYCLED MATERIALS<\/strong> are increasingly sought after when considering custom water bottle materials. Most recycled water bottles<\/a> are made from plastic or Tritan. However we are starting to see an increase in recycled steel water bottles<\/a> and tumblers, which is really exciting. For Bulletin Bottle to put a water bottle in this category, the bottle must be made with at least 50% recycled content.<\/p>\n

Advantages<\/em>
\n\u2022 Using recycled content removes trash from the waste stream
\n\u2022 Relatively inexpensive with lots of color and style options
\n\u2022 Plus all of the benefits of the material above<\/p>\n

Disadvantages<\/em>
\n\u2022 Cost more than non-recycled bottles of the same material
\n\u2022 Limited availability (but growing!) for metal options
\n\u2022 Plus all of the disadvantages of the material above<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Bulletin Bottle offers custom water bottles that are made from a wide selection of water bottle materials. Each carries its own advantages and disadvantages. While it\u2019s true that manufacturing and shipping water bottles has an impact on the environment, any of our material choices are far more environmentally friendly than the alternative: single use bottled […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":26,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2149","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nWater Bottle Materials: What Option Is Best? | Bulletin Bottle<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"How do you know what water bottle materials are best for your needs? We\u2019ve prepared this guide to help you! 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