Custom KINTO drinkware that lasts

This guide explains what the brand is known for, how to choose between tumblers, bottles, and mugs, and how to customise it without ruining the design. You’ll also find our team’s three go-to KINTO tumblers at the end of the tumbler section.

What makes KINTO distinct

KINTO products are designed to disappear into the day. That’s the point. The shapes are calm, the colour palette is easy to live with, and the details are built around use: how it opens, how it pours, how it feels in the hand, and how it fits into a bag.

The brand’s strength is restraint. The products look finished without needing loud colours or oversized logos. For teams, that matters because understated items get used outside work too—commutes, weekends, travel—without feeling like “work merch.”

Tumblers

A tumbler is the most flexible “one item” drinkware choice. It works for coffee, tea, and water. It travels well. It suits home, office, and on-the-move days. Most importantly, it’s built for repeat use—opening, closing, carrying, rinsing—without feeling fiddly.

What to look for when you’re choosing a tumbler format
- A lid that seals reliably and is easy to clean, so it doesn’t become a “hand-wash only” regret
- A shape that fits in a bag side-pocket or car cup holder if your team commutes
- A finish that still looks good when it’s been used daily for months
- A surface that can take subtle branding without turning into an ad

If you’re ordering for a mixed team, tumblers are often the safest choice because they don’t depend on someone’s coffee habits or office setup.

Our team favourites: three KINTO tumblers we keep coming back to:

Water bottles

A Custom KINTO Water Bottle is the most universal option when you want something that fits both work and personal life. It’s easy to standardise at scale, and it’s straightforward to explain internally. Subtle branding tends to work best here: a small mark on a clean surface gets used more often than a large, multi-colour print.

Mugs

If your culture is more desk-based, a Custom Kinto Coffee Mug make sense. They create a simple shared ritual and are a good fit for office resets, new spaces, or team areas. A mug can also be a nice secondary item in a higher-tier kit—especially when you want the gift to feel “at home” in the office.

Branding and personalisation: Print or Engraving

Print gives flexibility on colour and detail, especially on darker finishes. Engraving tends to look more built-in and understated—often the better match for KINTO’s minimal aesthetic.

A realistic rule for execution: if you’re ordering for under 100 people, adding individual names through engraving can be a great upgrade. Beyond that, name-by-name handling becomes slow, error-prone, and difficult to quality-check. At higher volumes, keep product branding consistent and add personalisation through a note card instead.

Conclusion

Start with the routine you’re supporting: commuting, desk life, or all-day hydration. Then choose the format, keep branding restrained, and only add high-touch personalisation when your headcount makes it realistic. That’s how KINTO drinkware stays in use—and stays looking good—long after it’s handed out.

We’ve collected drinkware inspiration on our website. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.

FAQ

What’s the safest “one item for everyone” choice?
A travel tumbler or water bottle tends to fit the widest range of routines and preferences.

How do I keep customisation looking premium?
Use small, clean logo placement or engraving, and let the product design do the work.

How do I make it feel personal at scale without names?
Use a short note that references a real milestone, and keep the product branding consistent.