An employee’s water bottle might stay on their desk or spend the day in their bag. That changes the brief: near a water point, a compact bottle is easy to refill; while travelling, a larger capacity means fewer stops but more weight when full. The right size depends on the day ahead, as much as the product’s appearance.
Carried by hand or packed in a bag
A handle can make moving between rooms easier. For a bag’s side pocket, diameter and height are the deciding dimensions. Inside the bag, alongside a laptop or paperwork, a suitable closure is essential: a cap shown in a photograph does not establish that the bottle is leakproof. That property must be confirmed for the chosen model and its conditions of use.
Easy to drink from, accessible to clean
A narrow neck gives a more directed flow when drinking; a wide opening makes the inside easier to reach for cleaning. A straw avoids having to tilt the bottle, but adds a part to wash. If the drink mostly stays within reach on a desk, tumblers with straws offer another approach.
Insulation has a purpose when someone wants to maintain a drink’s temperature during a journey or a long meeting. It is not essential for every routine, and suitability for hot drinks needs confirming on the selected reference. For takeaway coffee, consider insulated travel mugs too.
For bottles designed to retain the temperature of drinks, explore our personalised insulated bottles and flasks. Compare hot- or cold-drink compatibility, lids and capacities for each model.
A welcome pack benefits from taking these habits into account at the outset. Tell us about your team’s day to help choose their water bottles.
