Plastic vs. stainless steel shaker bottles
Light, printable plastic or insulated, odour-free steel — a straight side-by-side from the people who make both.
The short answer
Choose plastic for gym member bottles, team kits and large giveaways, where light weight and full-colour printing matter most. Choose stainless steel for staff gifts, flagship bottles and any programme where odour or keeping drinks cold is the real problem. Both come with a free mockup within 24 hours, start at 12 bottles and ship in about 2 weeks.
Side by side
| Plastic | Stainless steel | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | BPA-free copolyester that resists staining and hazing | Double-walled vacuum stainless steel |
| Weight | Light, easy to carry in a gym bag | Heavier, with a substantial feel |
| Odour | Plastic can hold smells if powder is left in it; a wide mouth makes it easy to brush clean | Steel does not absorb odour |
| Insulation | None | Keeps a cold drink cold for hours |
| Logo method | Print process specified for a wall that flexes; supports full colour | Laser engraving, one colour, will not peel, fade or wear |
| Cleaning | Top-rack dishwasher safe | Hand-washing protects the vacuum seal |
| Best for | Gym member bottles, team kits, giveaways and supplement brand lines | Staff gifts, flagship and loyalty bottles, odour-sensitive programmes |
Where plastic wins
Plastic is light, takes full-colour artwork and suits daily member use. Customized Shaker Bottles uses BPA-free copolyester that resists staining and hazing, specifies wide mouths so a brush reaches the base, and makes the bottles top-rack dishwasher safe. Every build is leak-tested. See classic whisk-ball shaker bottles.
Where stainless steel earns its place
Steel does not absorb smells, keeps a cold drink cold for hours and feels substantial in the hand. The logo is laser-engraved, so it cannot peel, fade or wear where the bottle is knocked against a bench. It is the better pick for a premium or flagship bottle. See insulated stainless steel shakers.
The verdict
Pick plastic for gyms, teams and giveaways where weight, colour and member volume matter most.
Pick stainless steel for premium gifts and programmes where odour or insulation is the real problem.
Either way, the minimum order is 12 bottles. Get a free mockup and quote.
Create your custom shaker bottles now.
Send your artwork, your colourway and the powder your people actually use — you’ll get a free mockup within 24 hours with the mixing mechanism, the print method and the seal spec all stated, and a quote in one business day.
Get a QuoteNo fees until you approve your design. Free mockups. Lowest-price guarantee.
Win Free Stuff
Enter below for a chance to win plus receive 10% off your first order.
🎉 You are in!
We will text you your 10% off code. Good luck!