It is well known that there has been a phenomenon where Chinese people like to rush to Japan to buy thermal water bottles, rice cookers, toilet seat covers, and other products. These products are very common in China, and there are factories in China that produce them. So why do people still choose to buy them from Japan?
In fact, the manufacturing industry has a very simple philosophy, which is:
- For rice cooker manufacturers, can you make the rice cooked crystal clear and non-sticky?
- For hair dryer manufacturers, can you make the hair dry and smooth?
- For knife manufacturers, can you make it effortless for every housewife to cut with ease?
- For thermal cup manufacturers, can you ensure that every traveler can drink hot water in the snow?
Therefore, Owl Adventurer Drinkware hopes to establish the quality of Chinese products through higher quality and craftsmanship requirements. As a manufacturer of stainless steel vacuum water bottles, thermal falsks, insulated tumblers, our main task is to produce high-quality thermal cups.
One well-known Japanese brand of thermal bottles is THERMOS. They use a stainless steel vacuum insulation inner to ensure the thermal performance and durability, making the insulated water bottles a daily item that can be carried and used anywhere. This achievement is credited to the ingenious imagination of engineers. In fact, the stainless steel vacuum insulation inner consists of two layers of stainless steel with the air between them completely removed to create a vacuum, achieving the thermal insulation effect. Japanese people themselves are also very impressed and have given the vacuum thermal cup another name, “magic bottle”.
THERMOS has a history of a hundred years. Many people buy their thermal cups in Japan, featuring stainless steel vacuum double insulation, a cup body with super mirror electrolytic processing that resists dirt, and a cup cover with a LOCK safety lock clasp.
Since we aim to produce thermal water bottles, can we directly collaborate with a well-established Japanese brand with a hundred-year history? Initially, we hoped to establish a long-term partnership with THERMOS, providing them with technical and service support while also promoting our own brand. However, the reality is stark. Our intentions may be noble, but for THERMOS, they already have very stable partners and their prices are very low. High quality demands and very low prices would bring significant pressure to our factory. In light of this, we will take steady steps forward by focusing on doing our own work diligently: treating each customer’s order with care and hoping for positive feedback from each customer to enhance our market reputation.
We go back to the most basic and simple question: What makes a good thermos bottle?
By defining the product from its origin, we think about the essence of a thermos water bottle. What functionality does a stainless steel insulated water bottle actually provide? Why do people need it? We believe that the main purpose of a insulated double wall water bottle is to reliably provide users with water at the appropriate temperature at the right time and place.
The key factors are insulation performance, portability, and safety.
Quality control is crucial for insulation performance. In terms of technology, most Chinese manufacturers have already mastered the vacuum insulation technology. The national standard is to pour 95-degree water into a thermos bottle at room temperature, and after 6 hours the water temperature should be above 50 degrees, which indicates a good thermos cup. In principle, it is important not to cut corners and to ensure the quality of the insulation layer, making it thicker in order to achieve good insulation performance.
However, a very important aspect of a thermos bottle is its portability. When going out, users ideally only want to carry the water itself, so lightweight and smaller volume have always been the focus of this industry.
The best in the industry balancing insulation technology and lightweight technology is currently the Tiger brand’s Marvel Gravity series.
Furthermore, since the main task of a thermos bottle is to keep water for people to drink anytime, anywhere, it involves personal safety. For something that goes into our mouths, it should be treated with caution.
In the market, there are often thermos bottles with excessive heavy metals, and unscrupulous factories use 201 steel instead of food-grade 304 steel, posing a safety risk due to heavy metal migration.
Moreover, due to technological and cost considerations, the vast majority of thermos bottles in China have a matte inner wall, which, when magnified, shows numerous tiny pits, making it easy for stains to remain. This is why many people choose to buy thermos bottles with mirror inner linings from Japan.
In summary:
- Sufficient insulation performance
- Portable, as lightweight and small as possible
- No metal migration even when containing acidic liquid
- Mirror inner wall for easy cleaning.
Currently, the market trend in the thermal water bottle industry is towards lightweight and thin designs. Tiger brand, for example, is focusing on precision engineering to make the inner lining thinner, reduce the thickness of the insulation layer, and enhance vacuum insulation, creating the ‘Dream Gravity’ series of ultra-clear thermal cups. On the other hand, Thermos has developed vacuum extraction and laser welding technology to reduce the base from three layers to two layers, shrinking the overall volume and utilizing electrolysis to create a mirror-like finish on the inner lining for easy cleaning. Meanwhile, THERMOS has taken a different approach by adding a non-stick coating similar to Teflon or PTFE to the already thin inner lining, ensuring easy cleaning and antibacterial properties.
The leading Japanese thermal cup manufacturers, along with others in the industry, have established a non-infringement agreement to prevent the use of each other’s proprietary technologies. The development and investment required for these technologies are substantial.
In the U.S., there is a prominent outdoor thermal cup giant, YETI, which prioritizes insulation over lightweight design, using thick and durable materials that provide excellent insulation properties. Given that the majority of outdoor enthusiasts are male, a sturdy and tactile cup is often preferred for a better user experience.
Therefore, our approach is to prioritize customer requirements in every aspect of production, with a strong emphasis on insulation performance. From material selection, welding, vacuum extraction, to quality control, we dedicate meticulous attention to ensure each batch of cups meets customer satisfaction.
The mirror-like electrolysis treatment of the inner lining, post-spinning, and the outer pure copper plating are crucial processes. The internal mirror finish not only facilitates easy cleaning but also reflects internal heat radiation. The external copper plating serves to shield against external heat radiation.
After precise welding of the inner and outer linings, the product undergoes vacuum exhaust treatment in a high-temperature furnace of nearly 600 degrees.
Owl Adventurer Drinkware ultimate goal is to create high-quality cups that are both touching and reasonably priced.
