Frequently asked questions
How long does delivery take?
Because your order is customized, each order is special. Typically your straws will be ready in 2-3 business days then shipped. Shipping normally takes between 3-7 days. In total, the delivery date may take up to 14 days from the order being placed. This delivery includes clearance at customs.
If the delivery will take longer for any reason, one of our reps will contact you to discuss the situation.
What file format do I need to send the logo in?
PDF, jpeg, vector art are the formats we currently accept and use.
How are your straws delivered?
We drop ship anywhere in the world by the quickest method possible with reasonable costs associated. We will not do an express shipment unless otherwise requested.
Are your straws FDA-approved
Yes all of our straws have been certified as food safe.
What are your straws made of?
Our straws are made of premium high quality 18/8 stainless steel. This 304 food grade stainless steel is corrosion-resistant. It will not degrade over time leaching a metallic taste into drinks. This steel is used predominantly worldwide and regarded as the best stainless steel to use in the kitchen environment.
Are your straws dishwasher safe?
We recommend that you use the brush to clean the straw then place the straw in the dishwasher. This will prevent any discoloration that may occur from the heat of the dishwasher on the steel. If you prefer place the straw in the dishwasher, please ensure it is in the upright position.
Silicone tips are recommended to be handwashed.
How long do your straws last?
So long as the straw is treated and maintained properly, it should last a lifetime.
What is your warranty?
We have a 30 day warranty on any manufacturer defects from scratches, dents or rough edges on openings. We will not warranty any unnatural or regular wear and tear on the straw. Once the straw has been used there is no warranty. If there is an issue upon receiving the straws, please contact us immediately and do not use.
What if there is a warranty issue?
Contact us immediately at info.strawsbydesign@gmail.com, and we will ask that photos be sent to us in order to remediate the issue quickly. It is recommended that you go through your straws as thoroughly as possible to ensure they are in good shape.
What kind of payment do you accept?
At this time we accept PayPal, e-transfers and credit cards (Visa & Mastercard only). If paying by cc, there may be a 3.9% processing fee added to your order.
What is the lead time after payment?
Our lead time depends on the quantity of your order, the complexity of your logo and the destination of the straws. A typical lead time is 10-14 days from full payment.
Are your straws BPA free?
Metal straws do not leach Bisphenol A (BPA) into your drinks. BPA is an industrial chemical which has been used in the production of certain plastics and resin since the 1960s. Some scientific research has shown that plastic products made with BPA can leach into food or beverages, with potential impacts on your health. Avoiding products containing BPA is one way of reducing your exposure. All of our products are safe and completely BPA free.
What colour of straws do you have?
We carry a variety of colours that will meet what you are looking for. Don't see the colour you want, email us to discuss.
Blue
Purple
Black
Silver
Gold
Rainbow
Rosegold
Pink (minimum order of 100)
Are your straws easy to clean?
Yes, we provide a brush that will clean any size and shape of straw.
Will your straws bend or break?
Our stainless steel metal straws are rounded at the tips to avoid sharp edges, so they are perfectly safe for use. However, unlike plastic straws, metal straws will not bend or break. Unlike glass straws, if they're dropped they will
not shatter or break. It’s important to remember that they are not as flexible as single use plastic straws during use. Proper use of our straw is important however; for example, if you fall on them they may bend.
What impact do your straws have on the environment?
Over 5 trillion pieces of plastic currently litter our oceans.
500 million disposable straws are used each day. Plastic straws are made from an oil based product (a non-renewable fossil fuel) and have devastating effects on our marine life.
Our stainless steel straws are durable and can be reused over and over and over again! This makes them a better choice for the environment in comparison to single-use plastic straws. If these straws ever reach the end of their useful life,
stainless steel is the most recycled material on earth.
Many people have been inspired by campaigns to reduce plastic waste and switch to more sustainable alternatives. Ordering a stainless steel straw today means you've taken action towards reducing your carbon footprint, and saving our marine life and planet.
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ)?
We accept any order, however, costs are volume dependent. It is suggested that a minimum order of 75 be placed but is not required.
What are your Terms of Service?
Orders will only be completed after full payment only. Any delays in payment will result in a delay in receiving goods.
Straws By Design will not accept any responsibility nor bear any costs associated to any delays arising from delivery issues from the manufacturer. This includes but not limited to weather delays (Acts of God), lost shipments due to unintended events (accidents), war, delayed shipments at your country's border security nor anything else outside of Straws By Design control.
Regular wear and tear on straws is not considered a valid under warranty.
DO NOT USE WHILE DISTRACTED
Since they will not bend during use, we advise that metal straws should not be used when walking, driving or operating machinery of any kind.
NOT FOR CHILDREN
We DO NOT encourage children to handle or use our stainless steel straws, even with parental supervision. Paper straws are our recommended alternative for children.
Do you offer any other products besides the ones on your website?
We are currently researching other products but can advise that cutlery and cupware are available upon request. Prices vary depending on the product itself and volume.
