A promotional mugs is a certain type of cup usually used as a container for hot beverages such as coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Mugs have handles and can hold a larger amount of liquid than most types of cups. Mugs are made from a wide choice of ceramics like bone china, earthenware, porcelain, stoneware and even

strengthened glass such as Pyrex. Depending on the use of the mug, they can be made up of plastic, metal steel or enameled steel. These types of mugs are very visible in camper and other adventure activities where a high break resistance of materials are necessary.

The following are the most common types of mugs used as promotional and gift items:

1. Durham Mugs. Durham mugs are, perhaps, the most used type of mug because of its relatively low cost as compared to other mug types. These mugs are available in either white or standard colored with black, dark blue or reflex blue. These mugs can be color-printed with up to four-color matches using lithographic processing. If the bulk order requires lithographic printing, about four to five weeks are given as leeway period for the process.

2. Lincoln Mugs. Lincoln mugs are slimmer and taller than the Durham mugs but hold rather the same quantity of liquid. These mugs are also available in white or standard color limited to black. A 4-color lithographic printing is also possible with the standard four to five weeks of processing.

3. Regal mugs. Regal mugs are stylish and of high quality. They look elegant and professional with the feature of a footed base and slightly pouted rims. These mugs are usually made of green or midnight blue colors with a white color interior.

4. Newbury mugs. The Newbury mugs are also one of the preferred choices for use as a promotional mug. They have a fluted rim, which is different from the conventional shape of a mug. It is usually in white or four-colored matches made with the use of lithography printing.

5. Children Mugs. What better way of promotion strategy than through the children. Children mugs are also very popular since they can also be considered as part of a collection or decoration in a household. They can be embossed with ceramic figures such as cows, dogs and other similar themes. These promotional mugs are usually available in colorful designs.

6. Stein Mugs. Stein mugs can hold a larger than normal amount of beverage. Because of the large promotional surface of the mug, they are also used as promotional items. They are available in White for a clearer printing of promotional logos or images.

These different types mugs are very effective in getting a promotional message across different groups of people. Depending on how a company envisions their promotional packages, each of the cups above can influence the promotion of a brand, product line or company image.