Engraving or printing?

Pick the finish that matches how long the gift needs to last.

Engraving

On stainless steel, engraving is permanent. It cannot scratch off and survives a dishwasher for the life of the bottle. It shows in the natural metal colour underneath, so you get one tone rather than your brand colours.

For a gift meant to last years

Printing

Printing gives you full colour but sits on the surface, and on an item washed daily it will eventually wear.

For a colourful event giveaway

Specifications

Items

Ceramic mugs, stainless bottles, vacuum tumblers, travel cups, sports flasks

Branding

Laser engraving, UV print, full wrap print, pad print

Capacities

Mugs 325 ml and 350 ml; bottles 500 ml and 750 ml; tumblers 600 ml and 900 ml

Colours

White, black, silver, navy, matte grey, rose gold

Minimum order

24 pieces per design (12 for engraving)

Artwork requirements

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Bleed

3 mm on every side of the print area

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Resolution

300 dpi at final size

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Colour mode

CMYK for print; one solid colour for engraving

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File types

Vector PDF, AI or SVG preferred; high-res PNG accepted

Turnaround and delivery

1

Artwork approval

Within 1 working day of your order

2

Production

Engraving 3 to 4 working days; printing 4 to 6

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Delivery

Same or next day across Dubai; 2 to 3 days across the UAE

Use cases

  • Exhibition giveawaysBranded bottles visitors use long after they leave the stand, keeping your logo on a desk for months.
  • New office or new joinersA matching mug or bottle in every welcome kit, ordered in batches as your team grows.
  • Restaurant and café launchesBranded mugs and takeaway tumblers for staff, regulars and opening-day guests.
  • Client and Ramadan giftingEngraved insulated bottles in a gift box, a premium gift that lasts for years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Engraved stainless steel is fully dishwasher safe, because the logo is marked into the metal itself. Printed ceramic mugs can go in a dishwasher, but the print keeps its colour longer when hand washed. For a mug that will be washed every day, ask us about the most durable print option.

Yes, with UV or wrap printing. Not with engraving.

Longer than flat printing, because each item is branded individually. Production starts once you approve the proof; single-logo engraving and print are quickest, while full-wrap designs, large quantities and boxed gift sets take longer. Order several weeks ahead for seasonal gifting.

Yes. You can brand one side, both sides, or wrap a design all the way around the mug, leaving space for the handle. Two-sided and full-wrap printing cost a little more than a single logo.