Mood Color Changing Cups, Tumblers and Bottles Compared
Mood drinkware changes color when it is filled with an ice cold drink and changes back as it warms. This guide explains how that works, what the color names mean, and lists every Mood cup, tumbler, bottle and stein with size, minimum, dishwasher care and logo options from the maker's current product data.
Stadium and party cups compared
| Model | Size | Lid and features | Dishwasher | Logo options | Minimum | Production | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 oz | Made in USA from 30% Recycled PP | yes | Screen Print | 250 | 7 days | 0.82 | |
| 12 oz | Made in USA from 30% Recycled PP | yes | Screen Print | 250 | 7 days | 1.17 | |
| 12 oz | Made in USA from 30% Recycled PP | depends on print | Screen Print, Full Color | 250 | 7 or 10 days | 0.63 | |
| 12 oz | Set includes imprint cup, frosted lid, and blank straw | yes | Screen Print, Full Color | 250 | 7 or 10 days | 1.07 | |
| 14 oz | depends on print | Screen Print, Full Color | 150 | 7 or 10 days | 2.60 | ||
| 17 oz | Made in USA from 30% Recycled PP | yes | Screen Print | 250 | 7 days | 0.83 | |
| 17 oz | Made in USA from 30% Recycled PP | yes | Screen Print | 250 | 7 days | 1.00 | |
| 17 oz | Made in USA from 30% Recycled PP | yes | Screen Print | 250 | 7 days | 1.27 | |
| 17 oz | Made in USA from 30% Recycled PP | depends on print | Screen Print, Full Color | 250 | 7 or 10 days | 0.77 | |
| 17 oz | Made in USA from 30% Recycled PP | yes | Screen Print, Full Color | 250 | 7 or 10 days | 1.18 | |
| 17 oz | Made in USA from 30% Recycled PP | depends on print | Screen Print, Full Color | 250 | 7 or 10 days | 1.13 | |
| 22 oz | Made in USA from 30% Recycled PP | yes | Screen Print | 250 | 7 days | 1.30 | |
| 22 oz | Made in USA from 30% Recycled PP | yes | Screen Print | 250 | 7 days | 1.92 | |
| 22 oz | Made in USA from 30% Recycled PP | yes | Screen Print | 250 | 7 days | 1.00 | |
| 22 oz | Made in USA from 30% Recycled PP | yes | Screen Print | 250 | 7 days | 1.63 |
Tumblers compared
| Model | Size | Lid and features | Dishwasher | Logo options | Minimum | Production | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 oz | Made in USA from 30% Recycled PP | depends on print | Screen Print, Full Color | 250 | 7 or 10 days | 1.90 | |
| 26 oz | Made in USA from 30% Recycled PP | depends on print | Screen Print, Full Color | 250 | 7 or 10 days | 2.28 | |
| 26 oz | Made in USA from 30% Recycled PP | depends on print | Screen Print, Full Color | 250 | 7 or 10 days | 2.57 | |
| 26 oz | Made in USA from 30% Recycled PP | depends on print | Screen Print, Full Color | 250 | 7 or 10 days | 1.52 | |
| 26 oz | Made in USA from 30% Recycled PP | depends on print | Screen Print, Full Color | 250 | 7 or 10 days | 1.93 | |
| 26 oz | Made in USA from 30% Recycled PP | depends on print | Screen Print, Full Color | 250 | 7 or 10 days | 2.12 |
Water bottles compared
| Model | Size | Lid and features | Dishwasher | Logo options | Minimum | Production | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 oz | Flip TopCap | depends on print | Screen Print, Full Color | 200 | 7 or 10 days | 2.37 | |
| 20 oz | Push 'n Pull Cap | yes | Screen Print, Full Color | 200 | 7 or 10 days | 2.37 | |
| 24 oz | Convenient carry cap | yes | Screen Print, Full Color | 200 | 7 or 10 days | 2.25 | |
| 24 oz | Handle lid for convenient carrying | depends on print | Screen Print, Full Color | 200 | 7 or 10 days | 2.25 | |
| 32 oz | yes | Screen Print | 90 | 15 days | 3.30 | ||
| 32 oz | Lid is made in USA with a MicroHalt additive | yes | Screen Print | 90 | 7 days | 2.77 | |
| 32 oz | Lid is made in USA with a MicroHalt additive | yes | Screen Print | 90 | 7 days | 2.77 | |
| 32 oz | 4 cap options available | yes | Screen Print | 90 | 7 days | 3.53 | |
| 32 oz | yes | Screen Print, Full Color | 200 | 7 or 10 days | 3.17 | ||
| 32 oz | Flip Top Cap | depends on print | Screen Print, Full Color | 200 | 7 or 10 days | 2.63 | |
| 32 oz | 4 cap options available | yes | Screen Print, Full Color | 200 | 7 or 10 days | 2.63 | |
| 32 oz | 4 cap options available | yes | Screen Print, Full Color | 200 | 7 or 10 days | 3.38 |
Steins and shot glasses compared
| Model | Size | Lid and features | Dishwasher | Logo options | Minimum | Production | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 oz | Made in USA from 30% Recycled PP | yes | Pad Print, Full Color | 500 | 7 or 10 days | 0.47 | |
| 14 oz | Made in USA from 30% Recycled PP | depends on print | Screen Print, Full Color, Full Color 2 Sides | 150 | 7 or 10 days | 2.35 | |
| 20 oz | Made in USA from 30% Recycled PP | yes | Screen Print | 200 | 20 days | 2.33 | |
| 20 oz | Set includes cup, unimprinted mood straw (70000) and frosted lid. | hand wash | Screen Print | 200 | 20 days | 2.77 |
Straws and stirrers compared
| Model | Size | Lid and features | Dishwasher | Logo options | Minimum | Production | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Made in USA from 30% Recycled PP | yes | Screen Print, Full Color | 500 | 7 or 10 days | 0.37 | ||
| Mood Straw Changes color with ice cold liquids | yes | Laser | 500 | 7 days | 0.37 | ||
| Set of 12 straws - #70010 | yes | Laser | 200 | 7 days | 8.89 | ||
| Set of 6 straws - #70010 | yes | Laser | 200 | 7 days | 5.31 |
Minimums are decorated pieces. Production time counts from proof approval; shipping is added on top. Prices are per piece at the highest quantity break with the lowest-priced logo option; each product page has the full price table for every option.
How the color change works
Mood plastic contains a temperature-sensitive pigment. Pour in an ice cold drink and the cup turns from its room temperature color to its cold color; leave it to warm and it turns back. Pencils, erasers and stress balls use the same idea, but react to the warmth of a hand.
Reading the color names
Mood colors are named for both states: Frosted to Purple is frosted at room temperature and purple when cold, Yellow to Orange starts yellow and turns orange. Rainbow Confetti cups have colored confetti in the plastic, and the pattern is different on every cup.
Stadium cups: sides, wrap and lids
On the Mood stadium cups the price includes a two-sided or a wrap imprint, assorted colors cost nothing extra, and lids are optional: a standard lid with straw or a coin slot lid, priced per piece on each cup page. Many stadium cups are made in the USA from 30% recycled polypropylene.
Frequently asked questions
Which Mood cup is the most popular?
The 17 oz stadium cup: it is the middle size, made in the USA, and the price includes a wrap imprint.
Do Mood cups work with hot drinks?
They are made for cold drinks. The color change is triggered by ice cold liquid, and several pages say they are not recommended for hot beverages.
What is the difference between a stadium cup and a tumbler?
Stadium cups are lighter, lower-priced event cups in 12, 17 and 22 oz. The 26 oz tumblers are bigger, come plain, with a lid or with a lid and straw, and cost a little more.
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