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Custom mugs, tumblers & bottles
Mugs, tumblers, water bottles, enamel camp mugs, pint glasses. What they cost by quantity, the ways to get them made, what manufacturers need from you, and who makes them.
Commish turns your idea, or a photo of something close, into a spec with request images and a price ladder, then collects quotes from the manufacturers you pick. Free; you pay the manufacturer directly. In ChatGPT, install Commish once, then describe what you want.
What it costs
| Quantity | Per piece | Total | Cheapest way |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 pc | $8-$26 | $8-$26 | Printed on demand |
| 10 pcs | $7.20-$23 | $72-$230 | Printed on demand |
| 50 pcs | $3-$13.60 | $150-$680 | Bulk promo (printed or laser-engraved) |
| 100 pcs | $2.64-$11.36 | $264-$1,136 | Bulk promo (printed or laser-engraved) |
| 500 pcs | $1.80-$7.36 | $900-$3,680 | Bulk promo (printed or laser-engraved) |
| 1,000 pcs | $1.80-$7.28 | $1,800-$7,280 | Bulk promo (printed or laser-engraved) |
Planning ranges in US dollars, including one-time setup (screens, molds, samples), before shipping and import duties. Real quotes depend on size, colors and materials.
Ways to get it made
Printed on demand
Bulk promo (printed or laser-engraved)
Design rules
- An 11 oz mug full wrap is about 8.5 x 3.5 in: design a wide panoramic image and keep key art away from the handle.
- Engraving is single-color (metal shows through): use line art.
- Ask the manufacturer about dishwasher and microwave safety for the chosen process.
What manufacturers need from you
- Type: ceramic mug 11 oz, ceramic mug 15 oz, enamel camp mug, stainless tumbler, water bottle, glass
- Base color (optional)
- Decoration (optional): full-wrap print, one side, both sides, laser engraved
Files
- Print file at the manufacturer's template size (300 DPI)
Safety and legal checks
- Food-contact items must be food-safe (FDA/LFGB); ask for lead and cadmium test reports for ceramics and glass.
Who makes it
Manufacturers Commish works with for this, in a fixed order. You can also ask any manufacturer to quote through Commish, including local shops.
Printful
Large print-on-demand catalog with mockup and order APIs; good embroidery. Needs a free Printful account to order.
Order on Printful ↗Printify
Marketplace of print providers: lower base prices, quality varies by provider. Needs a free Printify account to order.
Order on Printify ↗Gelato
Prints close to the customer: faster delivery and fewer cross-border duties. Needs a free Gelato account to order.
Order on Gelato ↗Zazzle
Huge catalog of customizable products; good for one-off gifts.
Order on Zazzle ↗Vistaprint
Business printing, signage and promo items.
Order on Vistaprint ↗Qikink
Indian print-on-demand with an order API. Needs a free Qikink account to order.
Order on Qikink ↗Printrove
Indian print-on-demand with an order API. Needs a free Printrove account to order.
Order on Printrove ↗Custom Ink
Team and event group orders (US).
Order on Custom Ink ↗Printo
Business printing and merch in India.
Order on Printo ↗Get quotes for your own design
Describe it in chat and Commish writes the spec, shows the price at each quantity and sends it to the manufacturers you choose. They reply on a private link, no account needed.
Do you make this? List your company free and get quote requests with a full spec.