ORCA 18 oz. Plastic Travel Mug with Sublimation Insert Blanks - 25/Case
Product Type:
Tumblers
Product Details
xThe ORCA 18 oz plastic travel mug with sublimation insert is the easiest travel mug in our catalog to produce: you print a flat paper or film sleeve and slide it between the clear outer wall and the inner body. It ships 25 to a case.
No wrap, no oven and no tumbler press are needed, only a flat press and a printer. Print shops and custom gift businesses reach for this mug for short runs where oven time is not worth it, and for student orgs and kids' programs that need a lightweight, budget travel mug. Check your first case to see whether blank inserts are supplied. Travel mugs commonly sell for $18 to $35, and a plastic insert mug sits near the low end; for example, $20 each returns $500 per case against $203.25.
Specs at a glance
- Capacity: 18 oz
- Material: plastic with a removable sublimation insert
- Production: flat press only
- Care: hand wash and never submerge, since the insert is paper based
- SKU 21620, 25 per case
- $203.25 per case of 25 (about $8.13 each)
Who buys it
- Sellers without curved-item heat press equipment
- Student organizations and kids' programs
Why buy it from Photo USA
At $8.13 a mug with no special equipment needed, Photo USA is one of the most practical places to buy insert travel mugs wholesale. Expect most orders on their way within a day. We stock hundreds of blank styles; which tumbler sizes to stock compares this with steel options. Sourced and distributed by Photo USA Corp.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| SKU | 21620 |
| Volume | 18 fl oz Imp. |
| PKG/PCS | 25/units |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Coating brand | ORCA Coatings® |
| Decoration process | Dye Sublimation |
| Decoration location | Fremont ,CA |
| Manufacturer | Photo USA Electronic Graphic Inc. |
Shipping & Return
xShipping
Most orders ship within 24 hours from our Fremont, CA or Kentucky warehouse, whichever gets your order to you fastest. See our full Shipping Policy for delivery estimates, international restrictions, and weight-based rate details.
Returns
14-day return window from the date of delivery, on unused items in their original packaging. Contact us before sending anything back to get a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
If an item arrives damaged, incorrect, or not as described, we cover return shipping and there is no restocking fee. For returns due to a change of mind or an ordering error, return shipping is the customer’s responsibility, original shipping charges are non-refundable, and a 20% restocking fee applies.
See our full Refund Policy for details.
FAQ
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What is a sublimation insert?
A printed paper or film sleeve that slides between the outer clear wall and the inner body. You print flat paper, not the mug itself.
Why does that matter?
No wrap, no oven, no tumbler press. A flat press and a printer is all you need, so this is the easiest travel mug in the catalog to produce.
What does a case of the 18 oz. Plastic Travel Mug with Sublimation Insert cost, and what is the price per piece?
25 per case at $203.25, $8.13 apiece.
Is the insert included?
Check your first case. If blank inserts are not supplied you will need to source or cut your own, which changes your cost math.
Who buys the 18 oz. Plastic Travel Mug with Sublimation Insert?
Sellers without heat press equipment for curved items, and anyone doing short runs where oven time is not worth it.
How should customers care for the 18 oz. Plastic Travel Mug with Sublimation Insert?
Hand wash. The insert is paper based, so the mug must never be submerged.
How much can I make selling insert travel mugs?
Travel mugs commonly sell for $18 to $35, and this plastic mug belongs near the low end. For example, a $20 student org mug on an $8.13 blank leaves about $11.87, before you account for inserts if they are not supplied.
Is an insert travel mug good for a seller without a tumbler press?
Yes. You print a flat insert, so a flat press and a printer are all you need, which suits short runs and new sellers.
Where can I buy plastic travel mugs with sublimation inserts in bulk?
Photo USA sells 25 for $203.25, about $8.13 each, one case minimum, with most orders shipped within 24 hours from Fremont, CA or Kentucky.
What temperature and time should I press the 18 oz travel mug insert at?
Press the flat insert at 365 to 390°F (185 to 200°C) for 120 to 180 seconds with light pressure. These are recommended settings only, so test one and adjust. See our sublimation time and temperature chart.
How do I order 18 oz insert travel mugs?
Add SKU 21620 to your cart; it usually ships within a day. Contact us for multi-case pricing.
When should I order insert travel mugs for holiday sales?
Early November, so you can confirm insert supply, test and list before Black Friday, and before December at the latest so mugs arrive by Christmas. We ship within 24 hours.
Which insert travel mug designs sell best for Christmas?
Budget gifts for school groups and kids' programs. See bulk Christmas gifts for employees for office orders.
What insert designs work in an 18 oz plastic travel mug?
Kids' drawings scanned onto the insert, student club logos, photo collages, and seasonal inserts customers can swap in later.
Can schools and kids' programs use insert travel mugs for fundraisers?
Yes. Class art fundraisers with each student's drawing, team mugs, summer camp souvenirs, and teacher gifts made by the class.
Can I run a Craftmas design your own insert mug night?
Yes, it is one of the easiest craft night formats. Craftmas, hosting holiday craft nights with friends, is growing, and insert mugs need only a flat press. Let guests draw on blank inserts, offer pre-printed holiday borders to color in, or hold a kids' class where each child makes a gift for a parent.
A printed paper or film sleeve that slides between the outer clear wall and the inner body. You print flat paper, not the mug itself.
Why does that matter?
No wrap, no oven, no tumbler press. A flat press and a printer is all you need, so this is the easiest travel mug in the catalog to produce.
What does a case of the 18 oz. Plastic Travel Mug with Sublimation Insert cost, and what is the price per piece?
25 per case at $203.25, $8.13 apiece.
Is the insert included?
Check your first case. If blank inserts are not supplied you will need to source or cut your own, which changes your cost math.
Who buys the 18 oz. Plastic Travel Mug with Sublimation Insert?
Sellers without heat press equipment for curved items, and anyone doing short runs where oven time is not worth it.
How should customers care for the 18 oz. Plastic Travel Mug with Sublimation Insert?
Hand wash. The insert is paper based, so the mug must never be submerged.
How much can I make selling insert travel mugs?
Travel mugs commonly sell for $18 to $35, and this plastic mug belongs near the low end. For example, a $20 student org mug on an $8.13 blank leaves about $11.87, before you account for inserts if they are not supplied.
Is an insert travel mug good for a seller without a tumbler press?
Yes. You print a flat insert, so a flat press and a printer are all you need, which suits short runs and new sellers.
Where can I buy plastic travel mugs with sublimation inserts in bulk?
Photo USA sells 25 for $203.25, about $8.13 each, one case minimum, with most orders shipped within 24 hours from Fremont, CA or Kentucky.
What temperature and time should I press the 18 oz travel mug insert at?
Press the flat insert at 365 to 390°F (185 to 200°C) for 120 to 180 seconds with light pressure. These are recommended settings only, so test one and adjust. See our sublimation time and temperature chart.
How do I order 18 oz insert travel mugs?
Add SKU 21620 to your cart; it usually ships within a day. Contact us for multi-case pricing.
When should I order insert travel mugs for holiday sales?
Early November, so you can confirm insert supply, test and list before Black Friday, and before December at the latest so mugs arrive by Christmas. We ship within 24 hours.
Which insert travel mug designs sell best for Christmas?
Budget gifts for school groups and kids' programs. See bulk Christmas gifts for employees for office orders.
What insert designs work in an 18 oz plastic travel mug?
Kids' drawings scanned onto the insert, student club logos, photo collages, and seasonal inserts customers can swap in later.
Can schools and kids' programs use insert travel mugs for fundraisers?
Yes. Class art fundraisers with each student's drawing, team mugs, summer camp souvenirs, and teacher gifts made by the class.
Can I run a Craftmas design your own insert mug night?
Yes, it is one of the easiest craft night formats. Craftmas, hosting holiday craft nights with friends, is growing, and insert mugs need only a flat press. Let guests draw on blank inserts, offer pre-printed holiday borders to color in, or hold a kids' class where each child makes a gift for a parent.
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