If you’re comparing custom stubby holders in Australia, Cool Stubby and Clinkies are both worth a look.

They overlap in plenty of areas. Both offer full-colour custom printing, photo and logo personalisation, options for weddings and businesses, and different styles of neoprene stubby holders.

But the two brands are set up a little differently.

Cool Stubby has a broad range that includes both Australian-made and imported options, with products aimed heavily at weddings, sporting clubs, corporate promotions and larger event orders.

Clinkies is more flexible around smaller quantities, with selected personalised products available from just one piece, alongside both 3mm and 5mm styles.

So which one suits your order better?

Here’s what we’d compare.

Clinkies vs Cool Stubby at a Glance

The biggest difference is probably this:

Cool Stubby gives you more choice between local and imported production.

Clinkies gives you more flexibility around order size.

What Cool Stubby Does Well

Cool Stubby has one of the broader product ranges in this part of the Australian market.

Its current range includes:

• Best Value Imported
• Foldable Stubby Holders
• Zip-Up Stubby Holders
• Aussie Made Premium
• Double Stitched
• Bottomless Stubby Holders
• Wine Glass Coolers

That means you can shop by budget, construction or where the product is made.

Cool Stubby also says its Aussie Made Premium, Slim and Bottomless holders are printed and manufactured in its Hobart workshop, while some other products are made through an offshore manufacturing partner.

For customers who specifically care about Australian-made merchandise, that’s a clear advantage.

What Clinkies Does Differently

Clinkies is more focused on letting customers start small.

Its 5mm standard holder currently has:

• minimum order of 1
• free artwork proof
• 3–5 business day production
• Australia-wide delivery

The 3mm fully stitched option also starts from one piece and uses quantity pricing as the order gets larger.

That can be handy if you only need:

• 10 for a hens weekend
• 15 for a birthday
• 20 for a small wedding
• a sample before a larger business order
• one personalised gift

You don’t need to commit to 50 just to test an idea.

Minimum Order Is a Big Difference

Cool Stubby’s minimum order depends on the product.

For example, its foldable holder currently has a 50-unit minimum, while its slim Australian-made holder starts from 20 units.

Clinkies, by comparison, allows single-unit orders on selected personalised products.

That makes the buying decision pretty simple for small groups.

If you need:

For a small event, low MOQ can matter more than the lowest advertised bulk price.

3mm Foldable vs 5mm Structured

Both brands offer different constructions.

Cool Stubby’s foldable holder uses 3mm neoprene, sewn seams and a neoprene base, and is designed to fold flat for storage and transport.

Clinkies also offers a 3mm foldable option, with full-colour printing on both sides and quantity pricing that starts from one piece on selected designs.

3mm foldable may suit:

• weddings
• hens weekends
• event bags
• larger giveaways
• easy storage and transport

5mm structured may suit:

• corporate events
• sporting clubs
• gifts
• customers wanting a thicker feel
• more traditional stubby holder styling

Clinkies’ 5mm standard holder uses thick neoprene with a sturdy rubber base.

Cool Stubby also has 5mm Australian-made options, including its Slim product.

So again, it’s less about “which is better” and more about which style fits your event. For a construction breakdown, see our 3mm vs 5mm stubby holders guide.

What About Price?

Cool Stubby’s website currently shows starting prices such as:

• Foldable from A$1.90
• Best Value Imported from A$2.70
• Aussie Made Premium from A$3.30
• Double Stitched from A$3.40
• Zip-Up from A$4.90

But those “from” prices are generally reached at much larger quantities.

For example, the foldable holder only reaches A$1.90 at 2,000+ units. At 50–99 units, the current price is A$4.20 each. Cool Stubby says that price includes GST, design, setup and delivery.

Clinkies’ 3mm foldable holder currently starts from A$10 for 1–2 units and drops to:

• A$5.00 at 36–50
• A$3.20 at 100–149
• A$2.00 at 401+

So don’t compare:

A$1.90 vs A$10

without also comparing the quantity required.

The useful question is:

What will my actual order cost at the quantity I need?

Our custom stubby holder cost guide covers the other quote details to check.

Australian Made vs Imported

This is one area where Cool Stubby has a clear point of difference.

The business openly separates its ranges into locally made and imported options.

Its website states that the Aussie Made Premium, Slim and Bottomless holders are made in Hobart, while products such as the foldable and Best Value Imported ranges are sourced offshore.

That gives customers a fairly straightforward choice:

Choose Australian made if you care about:

• local manufacturing
• supporting Australian production
• shorter local production pathways on selected styles
• premium positioning

Choose imported if you care more about:

• lower bulk pricing
• larger promotional runs
• budget efficiency

Clinkies doesn’t position local Australian manufacturing as its main selling point, so if that is your top priority, Cool Stubby deserves serious consideration.

What About Artwork?

Both brands make the design process fairly easy.

Cool Stubby offers free artwork and design and says there are no print setup or add-on design fees on its custom ranges. Customers can send photos, logos, text and colour requirements.

Clinkies lets customers upload artwork directly, add event details and request a design proof before printing.

Cool Stubby may suit you if:

• you only have an idea
• you want the design team to prepare everything
• you prefer a quote-first process

Clinkies may suit you if:

• you already have artwork
• you want to order directly online
• you want to review a proof first
• you’re placing a smaller order

Both approaches work.

They’re just slightly different buying experiences. If your design is photo-led, our photo stubby holders guide has practical artwork tips.

What About Turnaround Time?

This varies quite a bit by product.

Cool Stubby’s imported foldable holders currently have an estimated 4–5 week delivery time, with express unavailable for that product.

Its Australian-made Slim holders are listed at around 2–3 weeks for smaller quantities, with urgent 1–2 day express production sometimes available for an additional charge.

Clinkies currently lists 3–5 business days production on its 5mm standard and 3mm fully stitched products, with most orders arriving in roughly 7–10 business days after proof approval, depending on shipping and quantity.

If your event date is close, don’t just compare price.

Check the exact product and turnaround time. Our custom stubby holder ordering guide can help you plan the next step.

Which Is Better for Weddings?

For a large wedding where Australian-made production matters, Cool Stubby is worth comparing.

Its product range gives you both budget and locally made options.

Clinkies may make more sense if:

• you only need 10–30 holders
• you want a foldable style
• you want to order directly online
• you want a quick artwork proof
• you need a shorter production window

For 100+ wedding favours, we’d compare both. See our wedding favours guide for more planning ideas.

Which Is Better for Businesses?

Cool Stubby is clearly set up for larger corporate and promotional orders.

Its broad product range, free design service and Australian-made options can be attractive for businesses and sporting clubs.

Clinkies is useful if a business wants to:

• test a small run
• order 10–30 first
• compare several constructions
• upload finished branding
• scale up later

For a 500-piece campaign, get quotes from both.

For 20 team-event holders, the lower MOQ may matter more. Browse promotional stubby holder options for business orders.

So, Cool Stubby or Clinkies?

Choose Cool Stubby if you want:

• Australian-made options
• imported budget options
• a very broad product range
• larger event or business orders
• free design support
• traditional quote-based ordering

Choose Clinkies if you want:

• very small minimum quantities
• 3mm and 5mm options
• direct online ordering
• artwork proof before printing
• faster production on selected products
• flexibility for small weddings and parties

For larger orders, neither should be chosen based on the homepage “from” price alone.

Compare:

• actual quantity
• product construction
• manufacturing origin
• GST
• delivery
• production time
• final delivered cost

That gives you a much more useful answer than simply asking which brand is cheaper.

FAQ

Is Cool Stubby Australian made?

Some Cool Stubby products are. The company says its Aussie Made Premium, Slim and Bottomless ranges are manufactured in Hobart, while some other products are sourced offshore.

What is the minimum order for Cool Stubby?

It depends on the product. The Foldable range currently starts at 50 units, while the Slim range starts at 20.

What is the minimum order for Clinkies?

Selected Clinkies personalised products currently start from one piece.

Does Cool Stubby offer free design?

Yes. Cool Stubby currently advertises free artwork and design with no print setup fees on its custom ranges.

Which is better for a small wedding?

Clinkies can be easier for smaller weddings because selected products have a minimum order of one. Cool Stubby becomes more competitive once your required quantity reaches the minimum for the product you want.

Which is better for Australian-made stubby holders?

Cool Stubby has a stronger Australian-made proposition because several of its ranges are manufactured in Hobart.