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Collaborations are everywhere. Reusable drinkware is everywhere. From influencer partnerships and sports licensing programs to corporate branding and retail promotions, customized travel tumblers have become one of the most popular promotional products on the market. But there is one challenge that continues to frustrate decorators and manufacturers alike: handles. Large travel tumblers with handles have

The Rise of the Mini Keg Mini kegs are the ultimate preservation of beer. Unlike growlers, mini kegs maintain carbonation for a fresh sip, prevent oxygen exposure, and dispense beer using CO₂. Perfect for parties, camping, and tailgating, a mini keg is typically only 5 liters, whereas a half-barrel keg is 12 times larger at

A quick guide for small to mid-size print shops ready to grow with in-house hard good decoration.

Decorating cylindrical products is not always straightforward. From handled drinkware to irregular shapes, many traditional printing methods fall short. Here is how high throw technology, powered by the Inkcups Helix® High Throw, solves some of the most common challenges. We’ve compiled a list of problems that we’ve heard from our customers, at trade shows, and

Inkcups cylindrical inkjet printing with the new Helix® High Throw UV Cylindrical Printer Helix® High Throw combines cylindrical direct-to-object capabilities with High Throw technology, making it possible to print seamless 360° designs on cylindrical and conical products with irregular shapes, including vessels with posts for attaching handles  

If you decorate promotional products for a living, you already know the frustration: a client wants 500 branded tumblers in full color with a photorealistic logo. Or a buyer needs a batch of handled mugs, stress balls, and stepped drinkware, all for the same corporate event. Every time you reach for a traditional printing method,