The print area of the Tacx® Daiya™ 550ml, Fuse™ 450ml, Tacx® Shanti™ 500ml and 750ml, and Tacx® Shiva™ 500ml and 750ml water bottles is the following:

450ml 198x147mm
500ml 235,5x100mm
550ml 235,5x100mm
750ml 235,5x100mm Lower Panel, and 235,5x22mm Upper Panel

Yes, we can custom print the entire length of the water bottle, but for the Tacx® Fuse™ 450ml and Tacx® Fuse™ 450ml Bio bottles only. The print area of the Tacx® Fuse™ 450ml water bottles is the following:

450ml 198x147mm

Yes, we can print around the entire width of the bottle, and the print area of the 450ml, 500ml, 550ml, and 750ml water bottles is the following:

450ml 198x147mm
500ml 235,5x100mm
550ml 235,5x100mm
750ml 235,5x100mm Lower Panel, and 235,5x22mm Upper Panel

Yes, we can custom print on the top of the 750ml water bottles, an area we call the bottle “Upper” or “Upper Panel”. The print area of the Tacx® Shanti™ 750ml and Tacx® Shiva™ 750ml water bottles Lower and Upper Panels is the following. Please note the distance between the Lower and Upper print areas of the 750ml water bottles is 95mm, heart to heart.

750ml 235,5x100mm Lower Panel, and 235,5x22mm Upper Panel

The print layouts for all the custom water bottles can be downloaded from our Templates page. The templates are in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) file type, and we require a .pdf file for every design, even if you are submitting your artwork as an .ai, .eps, or .psd file.

The print color format of Tacx® custom printed water bottles is the Pantone® Print Matching System (PMS). In addition, we print using Pantone’s ‘Coated’ colors only, designated by a “C” suffix (e.g., 298 C, Black C, etc.). Unfortunately, we do not accept HEX or RGB colors, so please have your Designer review our Artwork Specifications page. For more information about the Pantone® Print Matching System and the range of PMS colors, please visit Pantone® online.

We require artwork files be emailed to us at info@bicyclewaterbottle.com, so please have your Designer review our Artwork Specifications page for more information. Please note, if your Designer is sending your artwork as an .ai, .eps, or .psd file, then we also need a .pdf of your design (i.e., Template), and the True Type Font file (e.g., .ttf) for any text included in the design.

Yes, the Tacx® Fuse™ 450ml, and Tacx® Shiva™ 500ml and 750ml water bottles feature a lockable, pull-out spout, so the bottles can be filled with carbonated beverages. The Tacx® Shanti™ 500ml and 750ml water bottles feature a premium, locking turnstile cap with membrane, so they too can be filled with carbonated drinks. The Tacx® Daiya™ 550ml features a pull-out spout, but may not be recommended for carbonated beverages as the spout is not a locking type. All said, we do not consider carbonated beverages to be an intended use of Tacx® lifestyle or sport water bottles, and caution should be exercised when opening bottles filled with carbonated beverages.

Yes, all Tacx® custom printed water bottles can be filled with hot or warm beverages up to 40ºC (104ºF).

Yes, all Tacx® custom printed water bottles are dishwasher safe up to 40ºC (104ºF).

All Tacx® custom printed water bottles should be cleaned before first use, and can be done so in a dishwasher or by hand. If using a dishwasher, then please ensure that the water temperature of your machine does not exceed 40ºC (104ºF).

Tacx® custom printed water bottles are made from polyethylene (PE), and the caps are made from polypropylene (PP).

Yes, we make some water bottles using biodegradable plastic, though this range is being discontinued for 2026. The “BIO” water bottles, as they are known, are available in the Tacx® Fuse™ 450ml Bio, Tacx® Shanti™ 500ml Bio and 750ml Bio, and Tacx® Shiva™ 500ml Bio and 750ml Bio models while supply lasts. In 2019 we began making some water bottles out of plant-based ethanol. The “O2”, ‘Plant-Based’, or ‘Sugarcane’ water bottles as they are known, include the Tacx® Daiya™ O2, Tacx® Shanti™ 500ml O2 and 750ml O2, and Tacx® Shiva™ 500ml O2 and 750ml O2.

Yes, all Tacx® custom lifestyle and sport water bottles are bisphenol-A (BPA) free. Unfortunately, many plastic water bottles that are made overseas (i.e., China) use BPA, a harmful chemical compound that can interfere with human reproduction, metabolism and neurological function, and can increase the risk of certain cancers and heart disease.

Yes, all Tacx® custom lifestyle and sport water bottles are bisphenol-F (BPF) free. Unfortunately, many plastic water bottles that are made overseas (i.e., China) use BPF, a harmful chemical compound that can interfere with human reproduction, metabolism and neurological function, and can increase the risk of certain cancers and heart disease.

Yes, all Tacx® custom lifestyle and sport water bottles are bisphenol-S (BPS) free. Unfortunately, many plastic water bottles that are made overseas (i.e., China) use BPS, a harmful chemical compound that can interfere with human reproduction, metabolism and neurological function, and can increase the risk of certain cancers and heart disease.

Yes, all Tacx® custom printed water bottles are polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE) free. Though USFDA approved, PET/E is an endrocine disruptor, and the leaching of antimony and phthalates have been shown in the use of PET/E plastics for drink bottles.

Yes, all Tacx® custom printed water bottles are phthalate free; plasticizers that are considered an endrocine disruptor, and may prevent the production of androgen.

No, due to the sensivity of these reports, including the disclosure of confidential information, we no longer comply with requests for Certificate of Approval, Declaration of Conformity, or third-party Test Reports.

The best step-by-step process on how to place an order for Tacx® custom printed water bottles can be found on our Order Process page, which is under Ordering in the main navigation.

The minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Tacx® custom printed lifestyle, health and wellness, or sport water bottles is 100 bottles. For Tacx® custom printed water bottles that require Pantone PMS color-matching to your brand’s identity, the MOQ is 5,000 bottles.

The minimum order quantity (MOQ) increment for Tacx® custom printed lifestyle, health and wellness, or sport water bottles is 50 bottles. To be clear, this is different than the MOQ, which is 100 bottles, as increment is how the bottles are packaged, or 50 bottles to a case. So, after our MOQ of 100 bottles, incremental bottles must be ordered in quantities of 50, or 150, 200, 250, 300, etc.

The minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Tacx® custom printed water bottles color-matched to your brand’s identity is 5,000 bottles. To see pricing on Tacx® custom printed water bottles with a MOQ of 5,000 bottles, please visit our Pricing page in the main navigation.

The minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Tacx® unprinted lifestyle, health and wellness, and sport water bottles is 50 bottles of a single water bottle and cap color, and may be subject to approval by TacxCUSTOM and/or availability.

Yes, it is possible to mix ‘n match Tacx® custom printed water bottle and cap colors with any of the standard colors, and the minimum order quantity (MOQ) is 100 bottles and/or caps per color. Please note mixing and matching Tacx® custom printed water bottle and cap colors in the same order is a different question, and is addressed in the following FAQ.

Yes, it is possible to mix ‘n match Tacx® water bottle and cap colors on a custom order, and the minimum order quantity (MOQ) is 100 bottles and/or caps per color. Please note there may be a supplemental charge for such requests, and they can be found on our Pricing page in the main navigation.

Yes, it is possible to change a print color on a custom order, and the minimum order quantity (MOQ) is 100 bottles. Please note that there may be a supplemental charge for such requests, and they can be found on our Pricing page in the main navigation.

The lead time on Tacx® custom printed water bottles is 5-7 (to 10/14) business days, after approval of the Visual is received. Unfortunately, some Clients take days or even weeks to approve a Visual, so we no longer establish the Estimated Shipping Date (ESD) until the Visual is approved; there are no expedited services.

No, we do not offer any expedited or ‘rush’ services for custom print water bottles, even for a fee, so we encourage you to place your order as far in advance as possible. The lead time on Tacx® custom printed water bottles is 5-7 (to 10/14) business days, after approval of the Visual is received.

All Tacx® custom printed water bottle prices can be found on our Pricing page in the main navigation.

All Tacx® custom water bottles are designed, made, printed, and shipped exclusively in/from The Netherlands.

At TacxCUSTOM we print exclusively using screen print, also known as silk screen or serigraph printing. Screen print is a printing technique where a mesh is used to transfer ink onto the substrate; in this case the water bottle. Screen printing is the preferred method of printing custom water bottles as the print is applied thicker, lasts longer, and has a higher level of vibrancy compared to other printing techniques (e.g., digital printing, etc.).

We can print up to 12 colors onto a single water bottle, but this requires a second production run. In other words, our state-of-the-art printer can print up to six (6) colors during a single production run, and we suggest keeping your bottle design to six (6) print colors or less.

Yes, we need to print a white underlay onto all colored water bottles when printing a primary color (e.g., blue, celeste, green, orange, pink, etc.). No white underlay is required when printing a non-primary color, however, called achromatic colors, and such colors include black, gold, grey, silver and white. Please note if white is not part of your design and you are printing on a colored bottle, then the white underlay is considered a print color and screen (i.e., set-up fee).

Yes, we can print custom water bottles with a high-gloss or glossy ink finish; this is considered our ‘standard’ finish.

Yes, we can print custom water bottles with a matte or no gloss ink finish, but only when printing in CMYK, also know as 4-Color Process, or Process Printing. CMYK, and acronym for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Key (i.e., Black), is a subtractive color model, meaning colors are produced by subtracting or absorbing light from the background color.

No, we are not able to print using inks that have a metallic finish.

No, we are not able to print using inks that have a reflective night-time or safety finish.

The print color format of our Tacx® custom printed water bottles is Pantone® Print Matching System (PMS), so the colors are called PMS. For more information about the Print Matching System and the range of PMS colors, please visit Pantone online.

We use FedEx/TNT for shipping orders within the European Union and other select countries, and UPS Express Saver®, UPS Standard®, or UPS Worldwide Saver® for shipping orders outside the EU. Some orders shipping within the European Union may use an alternate shipping service and/or provider (e.g., Bring, Dachser, LTL, etc.).

No, due to the logistical complications that arise from Clients arranging their own shipping, we no longer offer third-party shipping of custom printed water bottles. More important, we have found due to the volume of shipping we do annually, our contracted rates with UPS are cheaper than those of our Client carriers.

Generally, all Tacx® custom printed water bottles are packaged and shipped 50 bottles to a case. For more information on how many bottles are packaged and shipped per case, please visit our Tacx Bottle Specifications page under CUSTOMIZE in the main menu.

The standard and large pallet sizes vary by Tacx® custom printed water bottle type and size, and all size information can be found on our Tacx Bottle Specifications page under CUSTOMIZE in the main menu.

No, we do not ship Tacx® custom printed water bottles in plastic or polybags, but we do offer bottle wrapping for hygenic purposes. There is a supplemental charge for bottle wrapping, and the price can be found by clicking on our Pricing page in the main navigaton.

All Tacx® custom printed water bottle package information can be found on our Tacx Bottle Specifications page under CUSTOMIZE in the main menu, or on each of the bottle product pages.

The cost of shipping Tacx® custom printed water bottles varies based on bottle type, quantity ordered, and destination. Generally, we are able to quote shipping within the EU and North America, but we get actual quotes from our Logistics Team when shipping to Africa, Asia, Central and South America, Middle East and Oceania. Please note we do not upcharge for shipping, and our negotiated rates are approximately 75,0% off retail rates with UPS. Last, Tacx® custom print water bottles are shipped directly from the factory in The Netherlands, and the address is the following.

Rijksstraatweg 52
2241 BW Wassenaar
Holland

All Tacx® custom printed water bottle prices are listed as “Ex Works”, or exclusive of shipping, so your shipment may incur import duties and/or taxes in accorandance with your country’s Custom regulations.

Once your Tacx® custom water bottles have been printed and are ready to dispatch, generally, shipping takes 2-3 business days. Please note the day of shipping, Saturdays, Sundays, and certain holidays, including those in The Netherlands, are not considered business days.