TahoeBay Blank Can Coolers
Reliable blanks for HTV, DTF, sublimation, screen printing, and embroidery. Choose from foam, neoprene, leatherette, and specialty sizes—all protected in boxes rather than tightly compressed plastic packaging.
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TahoeBay ships in gift boxes, not plastic wrap
Gift boxes better protect can coolers in transit.
Tools & Frequently Asked Questions
TahoeBay blank can coolers can be customized using several popular methods, including DTF transfers, heat transfer vinyl (HTV), and sublimation.
The best process depends on more than the can cooler itself. Transfer material, heat press, temperature, time, pressure, peel method, and technique can all affect the finished result.
Choose Your Customization Method
Each method has its own guide with preparation tips, pressing considerations, troubleshooting information, and—where enough data is available—real settings and results reported by TahoeBay customers.
DTF Transfers
DTF is a popular option for detailed, full-color designs and is used on both foam and neoprene can coolers.
DTF products can vary significantly by supplier, including temperature, pressure, press time, and whether the transfer is designed for a hot, warm, or cold peel.
Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV)
HTV works well for names, logos, lettering, and other designs cut from heat-applied vinyl.
Both foam and neoprene can be customized with HTV. Foam's smooth, flexible surface makes it an especially popular choice for this method.
Sublimation
Sublimation creates full-color designs by transferring dye into the polyester surface of the can cooler.
White and light-colored can coolers provide the best background for sublimation. Both foam and neoprene are used, while many creators prefer neoprene for higher-temperature pressing.
Good Practices for Heat Transfers
Regardless of which method you use, a few basic practices can help make your results more consistent:
- Check your transfer instructions. Different vinyls, DTF transfers, papers, inks, and films may require different settings.
- Test before starting a large batch. Press one can cooler first and make adjustments if needed.
- Remove lint and surface debris. Start with a clean decorating surface.
- Protect the sleeve and your press. Use the appropriate protective paper, sheet, or other barrier for your transfer method.
- Pay attention to pressure. Press settings can vary considerably between machines, especially when pressing a thicker item such as a can cooler.
- Record what works. Once you have dialed in a successful process, document your temperature, time, pressure, and transfer material before beginning larger production runs.
Why There Isn't One Perfect Press Setting
Two creators can use the same TahoeBay can cooler and get excellent results with different settings. Heat presses may run differently, pressure settings are not standardized between machines, and transfer materials can have very different application requirements.
That's why our method-specific guides separate three different sources of information:
- Your transfer manufacturer's instructions — the first place to look for the requirements of the material you're applying.
- TahoeBay starting guidance — practical preparation and pressing guidance for working with our can coolers.
- Customer-reported settings and results — real-world examples showing what other TahoeBay customers are actually using.
Real-World Customer Results
We're using feedback from TahoeBay customers to make our customization guides more useful.
When enough customer data is available for a customization method, its guide may include real-world information such as:
TahoeBay product • temperature • press time • pressure • equipment • transfer material • overall result
Customer-reported settings are provided as reference points rather than universal instructions. Individual results can vary based on equipment, transfer materials, technique, and other variables.
Customer Demo Videos
Want to see TahoeBay can coolers being customized? Visit our customer demo playlist for examples of different decorating methods and setups.
Foam is softer, more affordable, and easier for HTV. Neoprene is firmer, more durable, and better suited for higher-temperature transfers such as sublimation.
The differences:
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What they have in common:
Both foam and neoprene styles have a polyester outer layer that works with HTV, DTF, sublimation, and screen printing. For higher-temperature applications such as sublimation, many creators prefer neoprene because it is firmer and more heat resistant.
TahoeBay polyfoam and neoprene:
TahoeBay polyfoam and neoprene sleeves are built with better materials throughout, including thicker, more substantial outer materials and a higher-quality inner liner than many lower-cost promotional sleeves. The result is a more durable, better-feeling blank with a cleaner finish and a consistent surface designed for reliable customization.
Colors can be difficult to judge on screens, so we created this color chart to help you compare all available options side by side.
Tap or click the image below to enlarge it. Once enlarged, you can drag the chart around and pinch (or use your mouse wheel) to zoom in and out for a closer look.
Tap the image to enlarge and compare colors more closely.
Standard and Slim Can Coolers
Download the exact-size print templates for our Standard and Slim Can Coolers using the link below.
Download Standard and Slim Print Templates
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Universal Can Coolers
Universal Can Coolers have four printable sides. The available print area varies slightly depending on the side being decorated.
Download the exact-size templates for each side using the link below. For a simpler option, keep your design at 3" x 3" or smaller to ensure it fits on all four sides.
Download Universal Print Templates
How to Use the Universal Print Templates
- Download and unzip or extract the template files.
- Upload the template for the side you would like to decorate into your design software.
- Adjust the template until the sizing markers line up correctly.
- Create and size your design using the aligned template as a guide. Do not resize the template after the markers have been lined up.
- Remove or hide the template before printing your finished design.
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Iced Coffee Sleeves
Our Iced Coffee Sleeves have an enclosed bottom and a tapered shape. The use of a cup press may be helpful.
Use the dimensions shown below as a guide when creating and positioning your design. Because the measurements are approximate, we recommend testing your design placement and sizing before completing a larger production run.
Pint Glass Sleeves
Use the dimensions below as a guide when sizing and positioning your design.
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Mini 7.5oz Can Coolers
Mini soda can coolers have a square print area of three by three inches.
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16oz Can Coolers
Use these measurements to size your design for our taller 16oz can coolers.
24oz Can Coolers
Use these measurements as a guide for designs made for our tall 24oz can coolers.
Coffee Cup Sleeves
Keep your design within the dimensions shown below for proper placement on the sleeve.
Ice Cream Pint Sleeves
Use the measurements below to size and center your design on the sleeve.
Wine Glass Sleeves
Use the dimensions shown below as a guide when creating your wine glass sleeve design. Wine glass sleeves are suitable for 12oz standard wine glasses only.
In order to support at-home creatives, we leave the printing to them.
Shipping Times & Information
Orders are fulfilled through Amazon’s delivery network. Standard shipping is free within the contiguous United States, regardless of order size:
| Shipping Speed | Order-to-Delivery Time | Fee |
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| Standard | 5–9 business days | Free* |
| Expedited | 3–6 business days | $25 |
*Standard shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico is a flat $15.
Need it sooner? Expedited orders typically arrive within 3–6 business days, but we can’t guarantee delivery by a specific date. If you need your order in less than 6 business days, we recommend ordering directly from our Amazon store instead.
A few things to know:
- Delivery timeframes are provided by the carrier and are not guaranteed. They are measured from when you place your order, not from when it ships.Â
- Tracking details are provided as your order gets closer to delivery.
- Orders are sometimes split into more than one shipment, depending on product availability at Amazon warehouses.
