Everyday, people make it to our site because it comes up when you Google Tervis Tumbler and BPA. I've posted a few articles about this but I believe I need to be more specific for those of you trying to decide if this is the right tumbler for you.
Tervis has been around since 1946. They have survived the test of time because of the exceptional product they have been making and continue to manufacture in Florida - yes, the good old USA. These tumblers are virtually indestructible - trust me...I've tried to scratch mine and can't. They are made of exceptionally high grade polycarbonate and are 100% replaceable. This means that you don't throw them away - ever. The manufacturer will replace your tumbler should you ever have a problem with it.
I know that you are all concerned about BPA leaching from polycarbonate bottles / tumblers - even while deemed safe the FDA. BPA is leached when the polycarbonate material is scratched or damaged by normal wear and tear and boiled. If you can't scratch a product by normal wear and tear....well, draw the conclusion.
images from SAAC tradeshow below
Tervis tumbler sells direct to the consumers. They also sell through distributors like us who are more closely connected to special corporate markets and clients like you. We are providing you with this product review because of the many website hits we get every day.
We've had our sample that we tested for a while now. It continues to be my favorite go-to tumbler for water at home, or for juice. As far as we are concerned, this is more green than some other products in the sense that it will never make it to the dumpster or any landfill, for that matter.
Our absolute main concern about selling drinking bottles and tumblers are mostly because the industry (the promotional product industry) is inundated by overseas manufacturers who cannot be or are not regulated for one reason or another. Webbmar will only sell from the top suppliers (4 star rated or more) and only after we have seen the product ourselves. If you are in the market for the cheapest promotional bottle for imprinting - just for price, there may be others who will best serve your needs.
I hope this helps you make an informed decision. Tervis is a great company, with hard working American workers. We freely give them a thumbs up.
Peace.
