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History of SIGG Bottles
SIGG Switzerland dates back to 1908, when metal processing specialist Ferdinand Sigg established an aluminum product factory 30 kilometers outside of Zurich. Along with his colleague Xaver Küng, the two men combined their love of metal and the strong belief that "aluminum is the material of the future." Their product line, which was called SIGG AG Aluminiumwarenfabrik, was initially comprised of saucepans, frying pans and bottles. By 1958, SIGG had thousands of products that were all manufactured in the company's own rolling mill and drawing shop.
For the last 90 years, corporate headquarters have been based in the charming village of Frauenfeld Switzerland, where SIGG employs about 60 dedicated people, and following its recent 100 year anniversary, SIGG has its sights set on growing the brand outside of Europe. In 2005, SIGG launched a USA subsidiary based in Stamford, CT.
SIGG's Products
SIGG, "The Original Swiss Bottle", is recognized world-wide for Swiss quality and craftsmanship that comes from 100 years of heritage and experience. Produced from a single component that is seamless and has no comparable weak points, SIGG bottles are tremendously durable and virtually unbreakable. In June 2006, Backpacker magazine conducted a relentless field test of leading water bottles brands. With a 100-pound cannon packed with golf balls, they were able to destroy all of the targeted bottles--except SIGG's. Backpacker dubbed SIGG "The World's Toughest Water Bottle."
As tough as they are on the outside, it's the inside of SIGG bottles that make them unique. Due to SIGG's proprietary internal coating, these high-tech bottles are resistant to fruit juice acids, energy drinks, alcohol, and virtually any beverage. Because the liners are taste- and scent-neutral, you can enjoy any beverage you'd like without lingering smell or taste of the last beverage you drank. The composition of the liner also reduces chances of bacteria build-up. And since the liner is virtually baked into the inner walls of the bottle, it will not flake or chip even if dented on the outside.
Combining function and fashion, SIGG bottles come in over 100 unique, eye-catching designs. Utilizing 30 independent artists from around the world, SIGG Switzerland introduces new, cutting edge styles every year. Leak-proof caps are interchangeable, creating over 1,000 possible combinations. SIGG bottles are 100% recyclable after their very long lives. In fact, most SIGGs are still being used 10-20 years after purchase.
1% For The Planet
"1% For The Planet" is an alliance of businesses committed to leveraging resources to create a healthier planet by committing 1% of all sales to environmental causes, and SIGG is a proud member.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I wish I would have known about these sooner!!!! GREAT,
By Bren, Mom of 4 "bgrence" (Holly, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Sigg Kids Water Bottle (Sports)
I have 4 kids ranging in age from 15 to 3. From the oldest to the youngest these cups are a BIG hit. Not only do they love these cups, but I have not seen a sippy cup spill or regular cup spill since we brought these cups into our home. I even plan on letting the school aged kids pack them in their lunch boxes.
They are much safer to use, because of what they are made of. The plastic cups I used to use contained a chemical called Bisphenol-a (this chemical is also contained in the plastic used to make a lot of baby bottles). I was sickened and wanted an alternative. I researched for a long time online, and came to the conclusion that these cups were the best option for us. Kleen Kanteen was an alternate choice, but #1-they are made in China, and #2-they do not have the water soluble lining that the SIGG does(you do not taste aluminum this way). Also, cleaning these is a breeze, you just use hot water. We have used apple juice, water, milk, chocolate milk, grape juice etc. and no leaks! I JUST LOVE THESE CUPS AND WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM FOR ANY CHILD THAT HAS THE ABILITY TO TWIST THE CAP OPEN AND SHUT. MY 3 YEAR OLD HAS NOT MASTERED THAT YET, SO I WOULD SAY AGE 4 IS MORE APPROPRIATE.
26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Sigg bottles contain BPAs and Epoxy Liners Peel Off!,
By Mommy to a 3 yr old "Mommy" (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Sigg Kids Water Bottle (Sports)
I was an avid Sigg user and bought 5 of these for my son who has used them since he was 1 yrs old. I invested in them due to my concerns about plastic and BPAs. Well, it was just released that SIGG BOTTLES CONTAIN BPAS. The CEO of the company is saying he never claimed the product did not have BPas in them but instead said they did not "leach BPAs". I read in 2007 a letter in which he said the product was made with no BPAs or other harmful chemicals. At that time, they were very aware that their product WAS MADE WITH BPAS! Now, the new "safe" Sigg bottle without BPA's have a new epoxy liner. The liner on my son's 1 month old bottle is peeling off where the cap screws on. The Sigg website states that the liner will never peel, but when I went to my local store they had other returns where the liner is peeling. The old Sigg bottles have BPA in the liner and the new ones are peeling epoxy that children are then ingesting! I am returning ALL my old Sigg bottles and going to stainless steel- easy and no weird epoxy liner that may have chemicals in it. Shame on Sigg for convincing parents to switch from plastic when they lined their own products with BPAs! Klean Kanteen and Crocodile Creek have great alternatives. Please look up this info online and do your research!
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Better than plastic, but still has it's flaws,
By J. Johnson "jkj" (TX, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Sigg Kids Water Bottle (Sports)
We bought a Sigg bottle and a similar one made by Thermos for our child. I like the spout of the sigg bottle better than the built in straw in the Thermos bottle. However, the Sigg bottle conducts the temperatures through to the outside of the bottle (the Thermos one does not). Thus, if we fill it with ice water, the bottle is freezing cold to hold and 'sweats'. If filled with a hot drink the bottle gets hot to the touch. The Thermos bottle seems to have a level of insulation between the inner wall and the outside of the bottle- thus making it much more comfortable for a child to work with. Also, our child had a little trouble with the twisting open/shut of the spout on this bottle and tended to just leave it open, which does lead to leaking.....
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