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Drinkware & Coolers

Written by Justin Hoehn •Updated Jun 4, 2026

Drinkware and coolers are some of the most consistently used products in company merchandise programs.

Because these products do not require sizing and work for nearly every industry, they are commonly used for employee gifting, onboarding kits, company events and everyday office use.

Premium drinkware products also tend to create strong long-term visibility for company brands since employees regularly use them at work, at home and while traveling.

Some of the most commonly added drinkware and cooler products in Launch stores include:

  • Insulated tumblers
  • Water bottles
  • Travel mugs
  • Cooler bags
  • Soft coolers
  • Hard coolers
  • Drinkware gift sets

Many companies use drinkware and coolers alongside apparel collections to create more complete merchandise programs and onboarding experiences.

Minimum Order Requirements

Unlike apparel, hats and bags, many drinkware and cooler products require minimum production quantities.

Launch produces most apparel, hats and bags internally, allowing greater flexibility around order quantities and production control. Many drinkware and cooler products, however, are decorated through specialized third-party partners that use different decoration equipment and production processes.

Because of these specialized production requirements, many drinkware and cooler products require minimum quantities before production can begin.

Launch clearly displays minimum quantity requirements directly within the product setup experience so admins understand any product-specific minimums before adding products to the store.

If employee ordering does not meet the required minimum quantity, companies may choose to purchase the remaining quantity needed to complete production.

Decoration Considerations

Drinkware products often use decoration methods such as:

  • Laser engraving
  • Screen printing
  • UV printing

Decoration methods vary depending on the product material, shape and construction.

Some drinkware products may have more limited decoration areas due to curved surfaces, lids, handles or insulation construction. Logos with excessive detail or small text may not reproduce as clearly on smaller imprint areas.

Certain cooler bags and insulated cooler products may also have limitations related to decoration size or embroidery compatibility because of internal insulation and product construction. Some cooler styles may not support embroidery because the needle cannot properly penetrate through insulated lining materials.

Because most Launch customers customize products with their company logo, product selections are curated around decoration compatibility and overall presentation quality.

Drinkware & Coolers Work Well for Employee Gifting

Drinkware and coolers are commonly used for:

  • Employee onboarding kits
  • Company events
  • Holiday gifting
  • Leadership gifts
  • Sales meetings
  • Remote employee programs

Because these products are broadly usable and easy to distribute, they often perform well across companies with mixed employee roles and locations.

Best Practices

  • Review minimum quantities before launching products
  • Use clean and simplified logos whenever possible
  • Prioritize products employees can realistically use daily
  • Review imprint sizing carefully on smaller products
  • Choose premium and durable products for long-term usage
  • Pair drinkware and cooler products with apparel collections for more balanced stores

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