Private-label drinkware: what really drives the price

Three things move the price of a custom tumbler more than anything else: material grade (304 vs 201 stainless), decoration (one-color silk-screen is cheapest, full-wrap UV and laser cost more), and packaging (polybag vs printed gift box). MOQ usually starts at 1,000 pcs per color, and splitting volume across many colors raises setup cost. Always ask for an EXW / FOB breakdown so you can see the mould, printing and packaging lines separately.