How to choose a sports bottle: capacity, squeeze and material

Short answer
Choose a sports bottle by capacity (500, 550 or 750 ml), by how you drink (squeezing or a spout) and by material. Soft-squeeze bottles are handy during sport, sugar cane bottles are bio-based, and a screw-cap bottle in rPET or stainless steel is more for everyday use than for drinking on the bike.

Sports bottles and drink bottles side by side

Model Capacity Feature From Price at 100 pcs
Soft-squeeze sports bottle 500 ml squeezable, leakproof, made in Europe 25 pcs € 3,15
Soft-squeeze sports bottle 750 ml squeezable, leakproof, made in Europe 25 pcs € 3,64
Sports bottle Daiya 550 ml leakproof cap, soft spout, wide opening 100 pcs € 4,07
Sugar cane bottle 750 ml Bio LDPE, screw cap 25 pcs € 3,99
Bioplastic sports bottle 500 ml 95% bioplastic from sugar cane, BPA free 25 pcs € 3,55

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Which capacity?

500 to 550 ml is enough for a short training or match and fits any bottle cage. 750 ml is for long rides, hot days and anyone who does not want to refill halfway.

Squeeze or drink from a spout?

With a soft-squeeze bottle you squeeze the drink out without unscrewing the cap: handy on the bike or during a match. The Daiya has a soft spout and an extra wide opening, which makes refilling and cleaning easier.

Bio-based and recycled

There are bottles made from sugar cane: the 750 ml bottle is made of Bio LDPE, a fully recyclable material based on sugar cane, and the 500 ml sports bottle of 95% bioplastic from sugar cane. Read more about the differences in drink bottle materials.

Sports bottle or drink bottle?

A sports bottle is made for drinking during sport, often squeezable. A screw-cap drink bottle, for example in rPET or stainless steel, goes to the office, school or on a trip. Note: many screw-cap bottles are not dishwasher safe. See all models at custom printed bottles.

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Frequently asked questions about choosing a sports bottle

What sports bottle size is most common?

For sport 500 to 550 ml and 750 ml are the usual sizes. 750 ml is for long sessions and hot weather.

What is a soft-squeeze bottle?

A bottle made of flexible material that is easy to squeeze, so you can drink without unscrewing the cap.

Are there bio-based sports bottles?

Yes. The 750 ml bottle is made of Bio LDPE based on sugar cane, the 500 ml sports bottle of 95% bioplastic from sugar cane.

Can the whole bottle be printed?

The soft-squeeze bottles can be printed all round, also in full colour, and you choose the cap and bottle colours yourself.

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