Promotional Mugs



Thanks to the wonders of modern manufacturing, long gone are the days when all promotional mugs were designed and manufactured to look exactly alike. In these times, various kinds of vessels are available for your selection. The range can simply leave you dizzy. This means simply good things (such as the luxury of choice!) for you as you choose the promotional mug that best fits your kind of business, good or service.

Just to name a few examples: travel mugs, which are designed to fit into the cup holders of cars and are thus perfect for the customer on the go. There are insulated mugs, thermos and tumblers, also mostly for people on the go—urbanites, working parents, students, etc. For the high-end market, give the humble mug a new lease on life as a latte or espresso cup.

So don’t roll your eyes at the thought of using mugs as promotional products. Let these astounding factoids about coffee convince you. For example, did you know that over 400 billion cups of coffee are consumed every year? And that coffee is the world’s second most-traded commodity, second only to oil? And that’s just coffee. There are other well-loved, feel-good drinks that also can be consumed in mugs, like hot chocolate, hot apple cider, milk and what have you.

Learning to quote specifications
Specifications are a concrete way of describing just the kind of promotional mug you want, or for your supplier to describe just the kind of promotional mug he has for you. Think of them as a common language that you and your supplier speak to make life (deciding, ordering, customizing, logistics) easier for both of you.

• Sheet thickness—measured in mm, basically how thick the cup is
• Volume—measured in ounces (oz), how much liquid the cup can hold
• Diameter—measured in mm
• Height—measured in mm, from base to rim
• Material—plastic, ceramic, the list goes on and on
• Finish—glossy, matte, natural stone finish, and others
• With saucer or no saucer included
• Saucer diameter—measured in mm
• Handle or no handle
• Single-wall or double-wall design
• Other special features (yes, things as mundane as an indent in the saucer is considered a feature)
• Other imprintable spaces aside from the side of the mug
• Packaging
• Shipping and handling—charges and fees, how many sets to a carton
• Minimum order volume
• Delivery lead time
• Payment terms accepted by the supplier
Where to find and order promotional promotional mugs

Promotional mugs are indeed one of the must-have items on the catalog of any supplier or distributor. As such, they will be one of most easy-to-find promotional items.

You can start by searching for promotional promotional mugs on the World Wide Web. Type the search terms “promotional” and “mug” (you can also add your geographic location or where you want the mugs delivered to) into any search engine. You’re sure to turn up dozens, if not hundreds, of choices. One of these suppliers, or most likely, distributors, will surely have the promotional mug that meets your needs, budget, tastes and logistical considerations.

You can order promotional coffee mugs at the following stores:
• www.cafepress.com *Recommended
• www.discountmugs.com
• www.westsky.com/coffee-mugs.htm
• www.ceramic-mugs.com/
• www.4promoproducts.com/glsmugs.htm
• www.abetteridea.com/mugs.htm
• www.promopeddler.com/Promotional/coffee-mugs.php
• www.coffeecupsandmugs.com/