Frequently Asked Questions

The following are Frequently Asked Questions about our Bottles and Caps Why California Springs Bottles? We claim to do the "World's Best Printing" on the "World's Best Bottles".... and there's so much more ... please click on Features. Why are California Springs bottles more expensive than other bottles? First of all, this is not the case. Our California Springs line of Bottles are superior in quality to others, yet cost the same or less. If you compare features to features, you'll find that our line of bottles are very price competitive. Compare the feel, the look, the printing and the built-in quality of our California Springs Bottles to anything else you've seen, touched or used and you will always make the right choice. Please see Quality for more information. How many bottle colors does California Springs offer? Currently we offer more than 50 colors of bottles and a matching number of Cap colors. Please click on 50+ Color Chart for the current list. Why is a wide choice of bottle colors so important? Vibrant, unique colors are always more exciting that the same ole' white bottle every body else is using. Every corporation, school, event, team, etc. has their own color scheme. By offering a wide range of bottle colors ... and Caps, we can generally offer a bottle color that works well with their scheme. By having 50+ cap colors, we have a color that will match or compliment any imprint color adding to the overall quality appearance of the project. What is the difference between Basic, Premium and Elite Colors? Our Standard Color assortment features our most popular colors which we purchase in large quantities with quantity discounts which we pass on to our customers. Our Premium Colors are just that. They pretty much run the gamut of fashion. There is a $.20 per bottle surcharge for Premium Colors. What if you don't have the exact color I need? Can I have bottles and caps made in my own special color? Yes. There is a minimum order of 2500 bottles. Price would be the same as the Premium Colors above. Is a "Cap" the same as a "Lid"? Yes. A cap by any other name ("Lid", "Top", "Closure") is still a "Cap" in all of our published information. And by the way, the "Stopper" is called a "Poppet". What is a DuoFlowTM Cap? Some people only want a sip of water at a time. Others want to get as much as possible as fast as possible. Our triple locking, leakproof DuoFlowTM system adjusts from a squirt to a mouthful. For complete details please click DuoFlowTM Caps. What is the advantage of a "Tethered" Cap? Our Classic and SuperTwister Series bottles come with tethered DuoFlowTM Caps. The reason is simple yet fundamental to the bottles use. If you lose the Cap, you throw the bottle away. Can the bottle and cap be two different colors? Yes. Is there an extra cost for contrasting color caps? There is no extra charge for contrasting color caps. If you imprint the bottle, we suggest matching one of your ink colors to the cap color for best results. Does the bottle come with the Cap already on or do I to assemble it myself? All California Springs bottles are shipped fully assembled. How many styles and sizes of bottles are in the California Springs line? We offer 8 bottles sizes in 4 Bottle Styles. Please click on Products. What kind of Plastics are used in California Springs Bottles? We use several different kinds of plastics depending on the application and end use. LDPE - Our Classic, Classic Twister, Xtreme and SuperTwister Series bottles all use LDPE (Low Density Polyurethane). LDPE has the feel of quality and is soft and easy to squeeze (important for a "Squeeze" bottle!). HDPE - Our AV Series promotional bottles use HDPE (High Density Polyurethane). It uses less material, and the material itself costs less than LDPE resulting in a lighter weight, less expensive and hard to squeeze bottle. The following are Frequently Asked Questions about our Printing: Why are multiple ink colors so important? Just the addition of a second ink color raises the perceived value and effectiveness of the bottle dramatically. When one of the ink colors matches the cap color it adds even more excitement to the product. An effective use of color is a wise investment. The better and more attractive the bottle ... the longer it will stay in use ...and the longer the advertising message will be seen! Can I print in multiple locations on the bottle for no extra charge? Yes. We do not charge per location, but per ink color. What is the imprint area? Click Artwork Guidelines What is the "Neck" of the Bottle? The Neck is the upper portion of our dual chamber bottles. This applies to our Classic 28, Classic Twister 26, Xtreme 28 and SuperTwister 30. There is no extra charge for printing 1 color on the neck of the bottle using 1 of the bottle body ink colors. Do you provide imprint art templates? Yes. Click Silkscreen Layout Templates for details. What are "Running costs"? "Running Costs" are charges for additional ink colors. First ink color is included in the bottle cost. How much are they? Running cost is $.10 each per ink color. What ink colors can I use? Any ink color in the Pantone PMS color book. How many ink colors can I use? We can print up to 8 spot colors or in 4-Color Process with perfect registration. What is 4-Color process? This is a printing process by which we can print multiple colors by using just 4 process ink colors. 4-Color process is necessary for photographic reproductions and ... since we charge per ink color, it is more cost efficient than printing with 5 or more spot colors. Click 4-Color Process for details. When should I consider using 4-Color process? When a photographic reproduction is necessary or when the logo or image contains more than 4 colors. Can I get my logo in different colors in the same 300 piece minimum order? or is each logo color a new order? Yes. You can get your logo in different colors for an ink color changing charge of $28 per ink color, and a 50 bottle per ink color minimum. How can I see a sample of what I'm getting before I buy? Free random sample from dealer or distributor Free virtual sample with your logo (computer file) Free color paper print out of sample with your logo Pre-Production printed sample with your logo What is Camera Ready Art? Camera Ready art is art that is in it's final form ... ready to face the camera (or computer) for transferring the image to film and then to the silk screen for printing. What if I don't have Camera Ready art? We can make your art camera ready. There is no charge for the first 1/2 hour of artist time* click Artwork Guidelines for details. What is the best way for me to get my art to California Springs / California Bike Gear for printing? Art files can be emailed to Art@CaliforniaBikeGear.com or it can be sent by mail on CD, Zip Disk, or Floppy. What is the best format for me to use in creating my art? Please Click Artwork Guidelines for complete information. How do I prepare art for Custom Lenticular? Please click Artwork Guidelines for complete information.