Promotional Sport Bottles Key Terms

Understanding product elements and manufacturers for promotional sports bottles
By Michelle Cramer Promotional sports bottles are a great way to spread the word about your business, especially if you target those active in the sports industry. There is a variety of options to choose from when you're looking for the right promotional product. You may run into terms you are unfamiliar with as you explore your options. Take a quick peek at this guide to better understand what is available before you make your purchase.
 

Bisphenol-A (BPA) free

Bisphenol-A (BPA) is an industrial chemical used to make plastic resins and epoxy resins. Some believe BPA to be unsafe, so many promotional bottle distributors and manufacturers make and advertise their bottles BPA-free in order to appeal to a broader range of consumers.
Try: The Bisphenol-A website provides detailed information about the chemical.

Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate is a thermoplastic polymer with a plastic identification code of seven. It is easy to mold and form, and is also very durable, making it ideal for use in making sports bottles. Polycarbonate plastics contain BPA.
Try: San Diego Plastics provides more information about polycarbonates.

Biodegradable

Biodegradable means that the sports bottle is organic in composition and its chemical makeup allows for it to break down quickly in the environment when in contact with living organisms, such as bacteria. Promotional sports bottle manufacturers offer biodegradable options in order to appeal to environmental needs.
Try: Visit BioSmart for more information on biodegradable substances.

Carabiner lid

A carabiner, often used by mountain climbers, is a ring that has a lockable gate mechanism for attaching to hooks, ropes and other items. Many sports bottles offer carabiner lids enabling active sports enthusiasts (such as rock climbers or mountain climbers) to attach their sports bottles to their equipment for easy travel.
Try: Read more about the carabiner general usage on Wisegeek. For an example of a carabiner lid on a sports bottle, visit Garrett Specialties.

Nalgene

Nalgene is one of the leading manufacturers and brand names in sports supplies, including promotional sports bottles. Their products are available through various distributors, with the ability to silk screen your company logo on the bottle.
Try: For more information about the company, visit the Nalgene Outdoor website.

CamelBak

CamelBak specializes in manufacturing hands-free "hydration systems" for the sports enthusiast. In other words, they make and distribute sports bottles that don't require hands to use.
Try: Discover what CamelBak has to offer in the sport bottle industry.