Printing applies spot colours through a screen and works well on foam-based styles and neoprene holders where the design is a clean logo or simple artwork within a limited colour range. Sublimation transfers full-colour artwork onto neoprene by fusing the ink into the material surface rather than applying a layer on top, which means the colour holds across the curved edges and detailed contours of shaped novelty styles without cracking or peeling. The difference between the two methods shows most clearly on the shaped novelty designs. A sport-specific ball form or a food-shaped holder relies on full-surface colour to read as the intended object, and sublimation is what makes that possible. Across the range, styles span snap-around and neck-worn structural types through nine theme categories, with some styles Australian made.
Neck Holders — lanyard-worn neoprene construction; keeps the drink secured at events without requiring a surface or table; hands remain free
Snap — flat construction with snap closure and no base; sits flat for storage and postage; takes screen printing
Bikini — Australian Made neoprene; bikini print design with print area for logo; suited to beach and summer promotions
Christmas — neoprene with non-slip base; Christmas artwork pre-applied with space for a logo; suited to seasonal gifting
Clothing — jersey and shirt-shaped neoprene holders; colours and team design sublimated across the full surface
Food — food-themed shaped holders including pizza, donut, and chocolate chip designs; full surface sublimation available
Footwear — boot-shaped scuba foam and sneaker-shaped neoprene holders; shaped construction with print area on the outer surface
Novelty — broad novelty shapes including gaming, automotive, dartboard, billiards, and travel-inspired designs; sublimation suits complex artwork
Sports — sport-specific shapes including ball and equipment designs for golf, soccer, volleyball, tennis, baseball, and basketball
Snap-around styles have no base and close directly around the can, making them the most compact and mail-friendly option in the range. For high-volume distribution where postage costs or compact storage matter, the snap style suits those constraints better than shaped or neck-worn options, and the flat construction means a large quantity can be stored or shipped without the bulk that base-fitted holders require.
Sublimation fuses artwork into the neoprene surface rather than printing on top of it. For shaped holders where the design needs to wrap around contoured edges without cracking, this keeps the artwork legible and intact through regular use.
Worth Knowing
What is the difference between printing and sublimation on these holders?
Printing applies ink to the surface as a layer, suits spot colour logos and simple artwork, and works well on foam and flat-surfaced neoprene. Sublimation fuses full-colour artwork into the neoprene material itself, producing a result that holds across curves and edges and suits the detailed designs that shaped novelty holders require.
Which styles are Australian made?
Two styles in the novelty range carry Australian Made status: the jersey-shaped clothing style and the bikini-themed holder. These suit buyers who need to specify local production for event merchandise, government-aligned sourcing requirements, or campaigns where Australian manufacturing is part of the brand message being communicated.
Can the snap style be posted to attendees before an event?
The snap style's flat construction and snap closure make it well suited to mail distribution because it stores compactly without the rigid base that other styles require. This suits pre-event distribution, direct mail campaigns, or membership giveaways where shipping holders to a list of addresses is the more efficient option.
What MOQ applies to the neck holder styles?
Neck holder styles have minimum order quantities that vary between the standard lanyard style and the combined lanyard-and-bottle-opener version. Both are available at quantities suited to event orders rather than very large commitments, making them accessible for mid-sized event budgets where a hands-free branded item is the goal.
