Wooden Promotional Mugs Are Making a Comeback

By Matthew Calvin

For a change from the usual glass or porcelain promotional mugs, you can use traditional wooden mugs that have been long forgotten since the plastic and metallic ones took over. Offering a complete authentic raw look, these wooden mugs are a good replacement for the other expensive ones which are used on special occasions. Owing to their natural look, they are mainly distributed as master pieces of art on special celebratory occasions. It would not be very true to say that they are new entries into the market; in fact, they are the oldest forms of such mugs. They have the special benefit of an easy and economical engraving process. Embossing and engraving are the most desired techniques of decorating promotional mugs, but with their sky high costs when being done on other materials; it becomes difficult to fit them in the budget. Hence for those of you, who are fond of the carved and engraved looks, the wooden mugs would prove to be the best idea.

Wooden promotional mugs offer a special benefit for companies that want to project an eco-friendly theme. Whether it is a product endorsement or an advertising campaign, the natural material of wooden mugs will impress your patrons. It adds a personalized message that your company is working toward an environmentally friendly missive.

I'm sure that woodworkers are glad to see the revival of interest in wooden promotional mugs. When producing them, companies have the choice of buying plain wooden mugs in bulk and then getting them customized, or contracting directly with a woodworker. The woodworker angle has an advantage since you can choose the color of the wood and the type of wood. This method is also less expensive, since it cuts out a middle man.

Some companies who deal specifically with metallic products may find that they can't distribute wooden mugs because they're in direct contrast to the nature of their product line. So even though wood is a most attractive material for promotional mugs, it is not the best option for all.

The beauty of wooden promotional mugs has added to their desirability since they came into the industry. But with the advent of newer technologies and flashier plastic and metallic mug offerings, the wooden mug took a back seat. But no more. The public awareness of things green and eco-friendly has brought wooden promotional mugs back in vogue. With all the new styles and choices available, I'm sure you'll be ordering them more often.

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Using promotional mugs is an excellent way to get your customers to remember you and your message. Since virtually everybody drinks some type of hot beverage, these are very popular corporate gifts that are sure to get used regularly. And customers are sure to remember your message.