Why Buy Sigg

What are SIGG water bottles?

It is with great pleasure (and an extraordinarily clear conscience) that Water Bottles Direct offers SIGG aluminum and stainless steel water bottles to our customers. We know that many of you, especially during our Australian summers, have a bottle of water nearby much of the time, and Water Bottles Direct wants you to have one that is good for you, good for the planet, well made and stylish. For most companies, ticking off all four of those points would be a big ask, but Switzerland’s SIGG has had plenty of practice to get their act down pat.

Way back in 1908 SIGG got into the household goods business and, as you may have guessed, drinking bottles was one of the products they produced. Over the next few decades the company built up an enviable reputation for high-quality aluminum goods for both household and sporting uses. In 1993, after a series of innovations, such as multi-coloured coatings and their distinctive drinking cap, SIGG had a product that was worthy of the Museum of Modern Art’s collection in New York City: it was official—Swiss craftsmanship had become art. A century after its humble beginnings, SIGG now has a market presence in over 40 countries around the world.

As with any good story, though, there’s more to SIGG than just dates and accomplishments.

Why are SIGG water bottles good for you?

The wellbeing of you and your family is top of mind, course. It will please you to know, then, that SIGG makes what is widely considered to be “the world’s healthiest and safest reusable bottle.” The bottles’ proprietary EcoCare liner contains no BPA (bisphenol A), phthalates or lead. While research on bisphenol A continues, current findings indicate that the compound, which is found in many of the plastics used in drinking bottles, may contribute to myriad health problems, some of them quite serious. Similarly, phthalates are added to plastics and may be linked to allergies and even obesity; research continues in those areas. The long and short of it is you’re better off playing it safe with a BPA-free bottle.

At a day-to-day level, EcoCare is leach proof and is resistant to things like food juice acid (yes, even apple), energy drinks and alcohol. Better yet, it doesn’t soak up odours or flavours: tomorrow afternoon’s water isn’t going to taste like today’s tomato juice! Most importantly, EcoCare reduces the chances of bacteria build up.

SIGG CEO Steve Wasik stated in a press release that EcoCare is "not only a technological advance, it’s a major step forward in our journey towards sustainability.” Which brings us to another topic that we’re all concerned about lately…

Why are SIGG water bottles good for the environment?

Well, we are talking about a company, so let’s mention SIGG’s dollars and cents commitment here. They’re a proud member of 1% for The Planet, which means that they donate 1% of worldwide sales to protecting the environment. While having one’s heart in the right place is all well and good, it’s nice to know that companies such as SIGG are coupling sentiments with action.

An awful lot of what ends up in the planet’s landfills (and, more alarmingly, stays there… for a really long time) is plastic waste. We’re talking 60 billion tons each year, and a lot of that is PET plastic water bottles. This plastic is not biodegradable, and it eventually leaches into the ocean. In fact, it has been reported that in some parts of the sea there is five times as much plastic as plankton. Neil Seldman, a waste recycling expert, has labeled our plastic problem as, “potentially more dangerous than global warming.” SIGG bottles are a smart and simple way to reduce waste and take better care of the planet.

Finally, SIGG’s home country of Switzerland was ranked World’s Greenest Country by Newsweek in 2008. It’s clear that the country’s culture has well and truly shaped the missionand standard operating procedures of SIGG, and the company, in turn, offers the rest of us a fine example of how to operate in the present climate.

How are SIGG water bottles manufactured?

Hey, the Swiss are known for their superior craftsmanship, a reputation earned through centuries of fine products engineered to the most exacting specifications. So, while we’re on the subject, let’s be honest here: there are far fewer moving parts in a water bottle than there are in a wristwatch! They’ve certainly got the know-how to make something that might take a few knocks and drops.

The bottles are made from a single component, so it has neither seams nor any part that’s comparably weak or vulnerable; they’re incredibly durable and virtually leak proof. Of course, over the years hikers and other outdoors enthusiasts have sent in pictures of bottles that have endured a few dings and dents, and these serve as testimony to both the bottles’ and the hikers’ ruggedness. The bottle tops (of which there are three varieties) are also leak proof and fit any aluminum SIGG bottle—over 1,000 combinations are possible, so you can express yourself nicely with the bottle.

SIGG has been very transparent about the production process used in making their bottles. In fact, you can view a video that shows how a simple disk of aluminum becomes a useful and eco-friendly fashion accessory on their website (http://www.sigg.com/about-sigg/knowledge-base).

How does SIGG keep up with the latest fashion trends?

A quick visit to the SIGG website will reveal a page full of celebrities who won’t leave home without their bottle; evidently it’s Manhattan’s fashion accessory of choice! SIGG likes to keep things fresh and each year they introduce over 100 new designs. Whether you’re into teddy bears, skulls, floral prints or something they would describe as SIGGadelic, there’s definitely going to be a bottle for you, your kids or your hippest cousin.

Recently top fashion designers put together a custom range of bottles for auction. Amongst the luminaries of haute couture were the likes of Donna Karan, Tommy Hilfiger, Stella McCartney and Kenneth Cole. In keeping with SIGG’s guiding philosophies, proceeds went to StopGlobalWarming.com.

Having a bottle that harmonises nicely with your sense of style is simply a by-product of an item that is a healthier option, better for the planet and is extraordinarily well crafted. Water Bottles Direct knows you’ll be very happy with your SIGG purchase—for all the right reasons.