Blank koozies are one of the most profitable items a print shop or wholesaler can stock: they are cheap to buy, quick to decorate and sell all year for weddings, tailgates, breweries, fishing tournaments and company events. But not all blank can coolers are the same. This guide covers what to check before you buy koozies in bulk.
1. Choose the material: foam or neoprene
Foam koozies are light, collapsible and the lowest cost per piece – the default for high-volume event orders. Neoprene (scuba) koozies are thicker and heavier, with a premium feel in the hand and stitched seams, and are popular for retail and brewery merchandise. Both can be printed with full-color sublimation. See our full comparison: Foam vs Neoprene Can Coolers.
2. Match the size to the can
- Standard – fits regular 12 oz cans and most bottles; the best-selling size.
- Slim – fits tall, thin 12 oz cans used for hard seltzers and many energy drinks, a fast-growing segment.
Ask your supplier for exact dimensions and test with the cans your customers actually use. Stocking both standard and slim can coolers lets you say yes to more orders.
3. Check the print surface
Your decoration method decides which blank you need:
- Sublimation – full-color, edge-to-edge prints; needs a surface made for sublimation, usually white or light colors.
- Screen printing – fast and economical for one- or two-color logos on any color.
- Foil – metallic gold or silver prints that stand out on dark colors, popular for weddings.
Always run a test print on a sample before ordering a large quantity.
4. Plan your color range
Solid colors cover most orders, but camo sells well for hunting, fishing and outdoor brands, and metallic finishes are popular for weddings and parties. A wider color range on the shelf means fewer lost orders. Our foam can coolers come in solid, camo and metallic options.
5. Look at quality details
- Clean, straight cutting and even edges
- Strong seams that do not split after a few uses
- Consistent thickness and color from batch to batch
- A snug fit that holds the can without falling out
6. Ask the right questions about volume
When you buy blanks by the carton or by the container, ask the supplier for:
- MOQ per color and per order
- Pieces per carton, carton size and weight
- Pieces per 20' and 40'HQ container
- Production time after sample approval
- Shipping terms (FOB or delivered) and payment terms
Foam koozies fold flat, so a container holds a very large quantity, which lowers the landed cost per piece.
7. Add related products
Customers who buy koozies often want matching items. Foam coasters, can sleeves, pint glass sleeves and coffee wraps use the same materials and print methods, so you can offer a complete drinkware set.
Buy blank koozies factory-direct
May Long Phu manufactures foam and neoprene koozies, slim can coolers, coasters, sleeves and coffee wraps in our own factory in Vietnam, and ships blank or custom-printed products to US importers, wholesalers and decorators in bulk and full-container loads. Email sales@maylongphu.com with your sizes, colors and quantity, or request a sample.