SIGG

SIGG: a brief biography

Founded in the Swiss city of Biel in 1908, SIGG was a trailblazer in the use of an exciting new technology: aluminium. This SIGG used to create strong, durable drinking bottles that had a significant edge on the competition. Ultra-lightweight, SIGG bottles reduced the weight burden for climbers and hikers. Such was their popularity that SIGG has built its brand almost exclusively on the continued design and manufacture of drinking containers. Although they offer a few extras such as steel thermoses, vacuum-insulated cups, mugs, and utensils, it is aluminium Lifestyle bottles for which SIGG is best known.

The Gear

Crafted from a single sheet of aluminium, SIGG bottles cannot leak and, although prone to denting, are almost impossible to break. On a long hike, this durability is an absolute must, and has contributed towards SIGG's timeless appeal. SIGG bottles come in several shapes and sizes, with the 0.3, 0.6, 1.0, and 1.5 litre standard shape bottle being the most popular.

A long-term investment

As reusable bottles become increasingly attractive to a generation keen to protect the environment, SIGG has responded with family-orientated designs. With boys, girls, Disney, Star Wars, and Hello Kitty themes, SIGG aims to make reusable bottles fun. For lifelong trekkers, SIGG also offers maintenance parts, such as replacement lids, caps, grips, and sterilisation tablets. This means that your SIGG bottle represents a long-term investment rather than a one-off purchase.

Safety first

Importantly, SIGG bottles are one of the few brands on the market that is guaranteed to be Bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalate free. BPA is an endocrine disruptor thought to be linked to adverse health effects. Although its use is being phased out, proactive companies such as SIGG abandoned the chemicals in 2008. The SIGG EcoCare liners use powder-based co-polyester for an ecologically sound solution. Water-based and non-toxic, the interior features protection against bacteria, mold, and acid erosion. The resistant layer also prevents contamination from strong flavours such as coffee, meaning that drinks taste the way that they were intended to taste, even if the bottle is used for lots of different flavours.