Printed rubber ducks start with the familiar yellow bath shape in rubber or soft vinyl, and plenty of them float, with a few adding a squeaker when squeezed. Character ducks make up a big share, dressed as police officers, nurses, cowboys, kings, brides and soldiers, often with small moulded props like tools, a headset or a tennis racket. Finishes shift the look again, from shimmering glitter and muted matte to colour changing and rainbow designs. Smaller sizes bring in mini ducks and farmyard shapes such as a chicken, cow and bunny, while a kids bath set pairs a mini duck with a tub crayon in a mesh bag.
A local soccer club wants something the families of its junior players will actually keep after presentation night. A soccer duck handed over with the trophies does the job nicely. Mum takes it home, gives it a squeeze on the drive and it lands on the bathroom shelf, where the whole family sees it every morning. It's a small thing that keeps the club front of mind until next season's sign-ups.
Most custom rubber ducks can be printed, and a few can be printed with a full colour digital print for detailed artwork. For more fun branded giveaways, take a look at our cheering items.
Frequently Asked
What's the difference between rubber and vinyl ducks? Rubber ducks have a firmer feel and make up most of the character styles, while the vinyl ducks are soft and squeezable. The vinyl designs, such as the globe, tennis and flamingo ducks, are all made to float.
Do these ducks float in water? Many of them float, including the glitter ducks, the vinyl styles and the big eyed squeaker duck. The PVC squeaker duck can let water in and tilt, and it isn't designed for outdoor duck races.
Are branded rubber ducks safe for young children? Most character ducks are novelty keepsakes labelled unsuitable for children and animals, and some carry a choking warning for under threes. The glitter ducks, the mini bath set and the vinyl bath ducks are the styles made as toys.
Which printed rubber ducks suit a school fundraiser? The glitter ducks, the vinyl bath ducks and the kids bath set with a mini duck and tub crayon are made as toys, so they suit students and young families. Character ducks are labelled unsuitable for children, so keep those for parents and staff.
