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Why are corporate water bottles increasingly popular?

For many years, corporate gifts have revolved around familiar items such as t-shirts, hats, notebooks or pens with printed logos. However, in reality, these gifts are increasingly losing their appeal. Recipients often only use them the first few times and then put them aside, or consider them as "a promotional item" with little value. This makes businesses spend money but are not effective in making a brand impression.

Changes in consumer behavior and modern lifestyles have paved the way for more useful gift products. Water bottles have emerged as a notable choice because they meet many needs at the same time: protecting health, convenient to carry, associated with the green living movement, and at the same time have the ability to attach brand logos in a subtle and durable way. Not only that, water bottles are also a daily companion - in the office, cafe, gym or even on short trips. Thus, each time the bottle is used, the brand is naturally "remembered".

Nopa Move – a different smart water bottle product

In the business water bottle market, which is already full of choices, Nopa Move has attracted attention thanks to its features that go beyond the usual concept. This is not just a water bottle, but a smart product that combines design, technology and personalization.

The highlight of Nopa Move is the NFC chip integrated at the bottom of the bottle, making it easy for users to check-in at coffee shops and receive discounts. Instead of just a bottle for drinking, Nopa Move becomes a bridge between daily consumption habits and practical financial benefits. In addition, with 64 different colors, the ability to engrave names and stickers, Nopa Move also brings a personalized experience that few corporate gift products can achieve. This is the factor that makes Nopa Move a more effective and sustainable brand communication tool than many traditional items.

What is Nopa Move?

Overview of Nopa Move

Nopa Move was developed as a smart water bottle solution for young people living in the city. With a capacity of 530ml and a weight of only about 280g, the product is optimally designed for mobile needs: easy to carry to work, school, gym or meet friends. High-quality BPA-free plastic material makes the bottle both light and absolutely safe for health.

Not stopping at basic functions, Nopa Move is positioned as a “lifestyle product” – a product closely linked to lifestyle. This is especially suitable for Gen Z and Millennials, who value personalization and want to express themselves through everyday items.

Difference from regular water bottle

Compared to stainless steel thermoses, which are heavy and retain heat for a long time, Nopa Move focuses on short-term convenience. The thermos can keep cold for 4-5 hours in an air-conditioned room – enough time for an office schedule or afternoon coffee. It is a reasonable trade-off: users do not have to carry a heavy object all day, but still meet basic needs.

The biggest difference is the NFC chip. This is a feature that is almost never found in other water bottle products. Thanks to NFC, the Nopa Move bottle not only “contains water” but also becomes a “saving tool”. With each NFC scan at a partner coffee shop, the user saves 5,000 VND. If an office worker goes to the coffee shop 20 times/month, the savings amount to 100,000 VND. In a year, this is equivalent to more than 1.2 million VND – double the cost of buying the bottle. That means that Nopa Move not only “returns its investment” but also continues to bring benefits to users in the long term.

Technology integrated in Nopa Move

NFC chip supports check-in and coffee offers

NFC (Near-field Communication) technology, which is familiar in contactless payment applications and magnetic cards, is now integrated into Nopa Move to serve a completely new purpose: helping users receive promotions at coffee shops. This is a creative idea because coffee has become a part of Vietnamese people's lives, especially in big cities like Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.

Instead of issuing membership cards or phone apps – which are easily forgotten after a while – NFC chips embedded in water bottles make this habit more natural. Users take the bottle to a coffee shop, scan the chip, receive the discount – all in seconds. This seamlessness enhances the user experience, and at the same time turns the bottle into a convenient “membership card”.

Ecosystem of more than 100 partner shops

The value of the NFC chip lies not in the technology, but in the ecosystem it connects. Nopa Move has built a network of more than 100 partner cafes across Ho Chi Minh City, from large coffee chains to small indie shops. Users can easily find a check-in point near their work or study place.

This makes using Nopa Move a diverse experience, not confined to a single system. An office worker can drink coffee in the morning at shop A, study in the afternoon at shop B, and relax at shop C on the weekend – all with just a bottle. For businesses, this is a huge plus, because employees will feel like the water bottle is “always valuable” in every situation.

Aiming for a “convenient + economical” experience

From a user perspective, Nopa Move offers a dual experience. On the one hand, it addresses the need for convenience: compact, easy to carry, with enough capacity for several hours. On the other hand, it creates a specific sense of savings through NFC. These two factors combine to make the bottle no longer a “one-time” gift but a long-term companion.

For businesses, this means that every time an employee or customer uses the bottle, the company brand is reminded. The value of spreading the brand over time is therefore much more sustainable than other gifts.

Design and materials

High quality BPA-free plastic material, absolutely safe

One of the factors that users are most concerned about when choosing a water bottle is the material. With Nopa Move, the design team has chosen high-quality plastic materials such as Polypropylene (PP), Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN), silicone and TPU. All are certified BPA-free, meaning they are completely free of bisphenol A – a chemical commonly found in poor quality plastics, which can have negative effects on health.

This is especially important for businesses when choosing gifts for employees or partners. A gift directly related to health always needs to be guaranteed about safety. When the recipient knows that their bottle is made from materials that meet international standards, they will feel secure and appreciate the gift more.

Lightweight only 280g, capacity 530ml

Weight is the deciding factor for portability. A stainless steel thermos typically weighs 400–600g, making it difficult for users to carry it around every day. The Nopa Move, weighing only about 280g, makes a noticeable difference.

The 530ml capacity is just enough for a working or studying session, not too big to be inconvenient, but not too small to need to refill water constantly. This is an important balance point, helping Nopa Move become a compact "companion" in the busy urban life.

Keeps cold for 4-5 hours, suitable for office environment

Unlike other thermoses that are designed to keep the temperature all day, Nopa Move is optimized for 4-5 hours. This is suitable for office environments or long coffee sessions. Users do not need to expect to keep the ice all day, but they can get convenience in a short time frame - exactly what most office workers and students need.

For businesses, choosing a product that fits the daily routine of employees will make the gift more meaningful, because it is "used in the right place, at the right time".

Personalization – the standout factor

64 color variations – express your own style

Nopa Move does not simply come in a few basic color options. Instead, the product offers 64 different color variations . Each color represents a unique personality and preference.

For example:

• Young, dynamic employees can choose bright neon colors.
  

• Minimalists can choose white, gray or black tones.
  

• Departments within a business can choose their own colors to represent team spirit.
  

It is this diversity that makes each vase an expression of itself, rather than just a common object.

Engrave name on request, create personal mark

Another factor that makes Nopa Move a unique corporate gift is the ability to engrave the name of each employee or customer. A gift with a name on it will have a much deeper personal meaning than just printing the company logo.

Employees will feel valued, because the company is not just giving a general gift, but also caring about each individual. For customers, receiving a vase engraved with their name makes them have a stronger impression of the brand, easy to remember and long-term attachment.

Exclusive brand stickers

In addition to engraving names, businesses can also order exclusive sticker designs with their own style. Stickers are not only decorative elements, but also a way for brands to appear more natural and creative. Instead of a rigid logo, stickers allow brands to become closer and more closely associated with the user's personality.

Benefits when businesses choose Nopa Move as gifts

Increase internal engagement

In many companies, internal gifts are often used as a bonding tool. A Nopa Move bottle printed with the company logo and engraved with the new employee's name is like a friendly welcome. Every time an employee brings the bottle to work or to a coffee shop, they carry pride in the company.

Imagine an entire office with dozens of employees using the same bottle. That uniformity not only creates a sense of unity, but also builds a professional image in the eyes of partners or visitors.

Building brand image

Unlike items that only appear on certain occasions, water bottles are associated with daily usage habits. This helps the brand to be imprinted in the recipient's mind without feeling forced.

Every time an employee drinks water in a meeting, or a customer brings a bottle to a coffee shop, the brand is “freely promoted”. This is a form of long-term effective communication that is hard to match with any other gift.

Practical gifts that never go forgotten

Many corporate gifts fall into the category of “used a few times and then put away in the closet”. T-shirts can go out of fashion, pens can run out of ink, notebooks can be forgotten. But water bottles are different. They are essential items every day, from work, school to training. This ensures that corporate gifts are not wasted, but are always present in the recipient’s life.

Nopa Move in corporate events

Conference, workshop, teambuilding gifts

A corporate event always needs memorable gifts. The Nopa Move bottle can become a “memento” of the event, making employees or guests remember the experience at the conference or workshop every time they use the bottle. This helps the event not only last for a few hours, but also leave a lasting impression.

During teambuilding sessions, water bottles can also be personalized for each team with different colors. Each team carrying a different color bottle will create an atmosphere of solidarity, healthy competition and rich symbolism.

Giveaway for customers and partners

Nopa Move is also suitable as a gift in giveaway programs or marketing campaigns. When customers receive a vase that is not only beautiful but also “economical” every time they go to a coffee shop, they will have a deep impression of the brand organizing the program. Compared to giving a voucher or a one-time discount, a water vase brings much more long-term use value and positive emotions.

Uniform symbols within the company

In many companies, creating a uniform image among employees is important. An office where everyone uses the same Nopa Move bottle with the company logo will create cohesion and professionalism. This not only increases team spirit but also leaves a strong impression when customers or partners visit.

room, but also enhance the image of socially responsible businesses in the eyes of the public.

Compare to traditional corporate gifts

Different from T-shirts, pens, notebooks

Traditional gifts like T-shirts, pens or notebooks are often short-lived. T-shirts may not fit, pens run out of ink, notebooks are easily forgotten. Meanwhile, the Nopa Move bottle is associated with the need to drink water and the habit of going to a coffee shop, which happens every day. Therefore, the use value of the bottle far exceeds other gifts.

High usability and longer life cycle

A promotional t-shirt can last for a few months, while a good water bottle can last for years. This long life cycle ensures that your brand is maintained over time, not just for a short-term campaign.

Ability to create repeatable value every day

The special feature of Nopa Move is that every time the user takes the bottle to drink coffee, the business brand printed on the bottle is "activated". This creates a continuous value chain, helping the brand to be present naturally without additional communication costs.

Impact on environment and community

Reduce single-use plastic waste

According to statistics, Vietnam produces millions of tons of plastic waste every year, a large part of which comes from disposable water bottles. When employees or customers use Nopa Move instead of plastic bottles, it directly contributes to reducing the burden of waste.

Each bottle can replace hundreds of plastic bottles in a year. With hundreds or thousands of employees using it, the business not only reduces its environmental impact, but also builds a “green company” image in the eyes of the community.

Encourage green habits for employees

Giving Nopa Move bottles is not just a gift, but also a reminder to employees about green living habits. When everyone uses personal bottles, the culture of environmental protection will gradually be formed internally. This is a non-financial benefit but brings great value in building a sustainable corporate culture.

Businesses demonstrate social responsibility

In today’s era, consumers and the community are increasingly concerned about corporate social responsibility. Giving away an environmentally friendly product like Nopa Move is a testament to that commitment. This is also a plus point in the eyes of customers and partners, helping the brand become more prestigious and trustworthy.

Future trends of corporate gifts

Smarter and more techy gifts

The gift market is clearly shifting from traditional products to products that integrate technology. From Bluetooth speakers, wireless headphones, to NFC water bottles like Nopa Move, technology is increasingly infiltrating life and becoming the new standard for corporate gifts.

Personalization is the new standard

If printing a logo was enough in the past, now recipients expect more. Personalization – engraving names, unique color combinations, unique stickers – is becoming the default requirement to make the gift more “personal”. This is the strength that Nopa Move has captured and developed.

Nopa Move in long-term development vision

With the ability to expand the partner ecosystem and the potential to integrate more “gamification” features, Nopa Move can become one of the pioneering products to bring corporate gifts into the smart era. This helps businesses not only follow the trend, but also lead in creating unique gift experiences.

Conclude

The Nopa Move corporate water bottle is more than just a gift item. It is a combination of everyday utility, modern technology and long-term branding strategy. With a lightweight design, 64 color variations, personalization capabilities and an NFC chip that connects to the coffee shop ecosystem, the Nopa Move offers an experience that goes beyond ordinary bottles.

When businesses give Nopa Move, they are not just sending a gift, they are sending a message: we care about you, we value sustainability, and we want to create lasting value. In a changing corporate gifting landscape, Nopa Move is a choice that demonstrates vision and distinction. Contact Nopa today for a customized quote!

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many Nopa Move logos can a business order?

Businesses can order from a few dozen to a few hundred bottles, depending on the needs of the event or campaign. With large quantities, production time and costs will be optimized.

2. What is the average production and delivery time?

Usually 2-4 weeks depending on order quantity and personalization requirements (engrave name, color combination, sticker).

3. Does Nopa Move have a warranty policy for businesses?

Yes. The product is warranted against technical errors and supported throughout the usage period. This helps businesses feel secure when choosing it as a long-term gift.

4. Does the NFC chip need an internet connection to use?

No. NFC works based on short-range data transmission, completely independent of internet connection or battery. Users just need to bring the bottle to the partner shop to be scanned directly.

5. Can I order different colors of Nopa Move bottles in the same order?

Yes. Businesses can mix and match colors in the same order to suit employees' personal preferences or to categorize by department.