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Glass vs. Plastic: Custom Bottles
Last Updated: 19 July 2025
It’s a hot, sweltering day, and you’re craving an ice-cold drink to quench your thirst. You walk into a convenience store and head towards the refrigerated section, where rows upon rows of bottled drinks greet you. But have you ever stopped to think about what those bottles are made of? Promotional bottles are essential for any business or event looking to create brand awareness and loyalty among its customers. In this article, we’ll compare glass vs plastic custom bottles and explore which one is the better option.
1. Custom bottles create brand awareness.
2. Glass preserves taste better than plastic.
3. Plastic offers easy customisation options.
Branded Glass Bottles
Branded glass bottles can be a great option for businesses looking to promote their brand with promotional products. Here are some pros and cons to consider:
Pros:
- Glass is sturdy and non-toxic, making it a good choice for drinkware items.
- Glass bottles are recyclable, which makes them an eco-friendly option.
- When etched or printed upon, glass has a certain quality feel that elevates the product’s perceived value.
- Glass preserves the taste and purity of liquids better than plastic – especially if used repeatedly over time.
Cons:
- While beautiful to look at, glass can be heavy which can make it inconvenient for traveling events or activities where people have to carry around promotional items.
- Breakage is another major concern with glass bottles due to its fragility – though this would depend on how you plan to use them (e.g., outdoors/emphatically/normally).
It’s essential to weigh up both the pros and cons of branded glass bottles before deciding whether they are suitable for your branding strategy/event requirements.
Custom Plastic Bottles
Custom plastic bottles have several pros and cons to consider:
Pros:
- Plastic bottles are much more durable compared to glass ones. They can handle rough handling, multiple refills, and falls without breaking.
- Most types of plastic used for bottling are recyclable; thus, highly beneficial for environmental sustainability.
- A significant benefit of customizing plastic is its ability to create different shapes and designs easily compared to glass.
Cons:
- Despite their tendency towards being easily recycled, plastics still cause pollution when disposed of incorrectly or during production.
- Exposure to extreme conditions like heat causes harmful chemicals such as BPA/BPS found in the plastic’s makeup and has potential side effects on overall health.
- Inferior in taste preservation quality over time.
Overall, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages if your promotional strategies demand convenience and flexibility that only comes with custom-plastic-made bottles.
Kissaten Coffee House Success Story
Let me tell you about Kissaten Coffee House and how custom promotional bottles took their marketing game to the next level. The Australian-based cafe franchise was looking for a way to promote their brand while also giving back to their loyal customers, so they turned to Cubic Promote for help.
Cubic Promote worked with Kissaten Coffee House to create customized silicone-sleeved glass bottles featuring laser etching of their logo and iconic illustrations from local artists. These bottles were given out as freebies – and boy did they make an impact! Not only did customers rave about how cool these bottles looked, but they started showcasing them on social media, raising awareness of the brand across different platforms.
But that’s not all mate! The giveaway promotion became so successful in creating buzz and sales that most customers even asked if they could purchase additional ones – what a win for Kissaten Coffee House’s branding strategy! Thanks to these custom promotional bottles, Kissaten’s branding increased its presence in coffee shops of Melbourne and Sydney alike.
Conclusion
In conclusion ,custom bottles provide an opportunity for businesses or events to showcase their brand effectively; whether utilising glass or plastic options rests solely on what works best for each company’s promotional requirements; both materials have unique consequences that should be taken into account before making decisions on which one(s) will represent your brand at future shows/functions/picnics etc…
Remember, customized promotional bottles serve an excellent marketing tool by creating brand awareness and developing loyalty among your customers.
At Cubic Promote, we understand the importance of selecting the perfect custom bottle for your business/brand so our team work with you to choose whichever option meets your specific requirements.
