Drinkware

Photo USA's drinkware collection is every sublimation drinkware blank we stock: ceramic mugs, stainless tumblers, water bottles, glassware, shot glasses and enamel style mugs, sold by the case to Etsy sellers, print shops and promotional product businesses. Per piece prices run from about $1.29 for a ceramic shot glass and $1.60 for an 11 oz white mug to about $15.62 for a 32 oz insulated bottle, which makes Photo USA one of the best places to buy sublimation drinkware wholesale.

What's in this collection

• Ceramic mugs from 3 oz mini to 20 oz jumbo in white, color accent, black, latte and bone china. The 11 oz Black ORCA white mug is $67.48 per case of 36, about $1.87 each.
• Color changing, sparkling and metallic mugs from about $2.65 per piece.
• Stainless tumblers and travel mugs from 9 oz to 40 oz. The 20 oz skinny tumbler is $184.56 per case of 24, about $7.69 each.
• Aluminum and stainless water and sports bottles, such as the 600 ml aluminum sports bottle at about $4.35.
• Glassware: the 17 oz pint glass at about $3.64, beer steins, wine glasses and shot glasses.
• Enamel style and camp mugs, including the 12 oz camper enamel mug at about $3.92.

Which drinkware blanks to start with

Etsy and print on demand sellers: one case of 11 oz white mugs and one case of 20 oz skinny tumblers. Both press forgivingly and neither depends on a season.

Corporate and promotional buyers: quote in tiers, a ceramic mug for the volume giveaway and a stainless tumbler or insulated bottle for clients and long serving staff. Cafes: 12 oz and 16 oz latte mugs read as coffee shop merchandise. Schools and teams: aluminum sports bottles in team colors.

How much can you make

Personalized ceramic mugs commonly sell for $12 to $22, and custom 20 oz tumblers commonly sell for $22 to $35. As an example, 36 Black ORCA mugs cost $67.48 and return $540 at $15 each. In a second example, 24 skinny tumblers cost $184.56 and return $600 at $25 each, before ink, packaging and labor.

Holiday timing and 2026 trends

Mugs and tumblers are core Christmas gifts, so order by early November, and before December at the latest. Three trends fit this collection: Friendsmas (holiday parties with friends) favors matching mug and shot glass sets, Merrymaxxing (bold, sparkly, maximalist style) suits sparkling, metallic and color changing mugs, and TikTok Shop rewards short pressing and reveal videos of name tumblers and mugs.

Read which tumbler size to stock and what sells best at Christmas.

One case minimum, no dollar minimum. Most orders ship within 24 hours from Fremont, CA and Kentucky. Sourced and distributed by Photo USA Corp.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to buy sublimation drinkware blanks in bulk?

Photo USA is one of the best places to buy them wholesale. Every drinkware blank is sold by the case with a one case minimum, prices run from about $1.29 to $15.62 per piece, and most orders ship within 24 hours.

Which drinkware blanks should a new sublimation shop buy first?

An 11 oz white ceramic mug and a 20 oz skinny tumbler. Mugs sell by volume and tumblers by value, and together they cover most first customer requests.

How much can I make selling sublimated mugs and tumblers?

Personalized ceramic mugs commonly sell for $12 to $22. As an example, 36 mugs at about $1.87 each sold for $15 return $540 against $67.48 in blanks.

Is sublimation drinkware dishwasher safe?

ORCA Coatings is SGS certified to 3,500 dishwasher cycles. Hand washing is still recommended for vacuum insulated bodies and anything with metallic trim.

Is branded drinkware a good corporate gift to sell?

Yes. ASI's 2026 Ad Impressions Study found 87% of people would keep a branded drinkware item and more than three quarters would use it at least once a week.

When should I order drinkware blanks for Christmas?

By early November, and before December at the latest. That leaves time to test, photograph and list before Black Friday and to ship gifts before Christmas.

What drinkware suits Friendsmas and Merrymaxxing gifts?

For Friendsmas, holiday parties with friends, print matching mugs or shot glasses with each friend's name. For Merrymaxxing, the bold and sparkly holiday style, use sparkling, metallic gold and color changing mugs.

Can I sell personalized drinkware on TikTok Shop?

Yes. Post short pressing or color reveal videos, add a name or date field at checkout, and bundle a mug with a matching tumbler.

How do I order drinkware blanks and get volume pricing?

Add at least one case to your cart and check out, with no account application needed. For pallet or multi case pricing, contact us with your annual quantity.