Sigg facts for kids
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| Limited company | |
| Industry | manufacturing |
| Founded | 1908 |
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Key people
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Ferdinand Sigg (founder) |
| Products | Bottles |
Sigg Switzerland AG is a company from Switzerland. It is known for making cool and durable water bottles. Their main office is in Frauenfeld, Switzerland.
Sigg bottles are made from different materials. Some are made from aluminum or polypropylene in Switzerland. Others are made from stainless steel and glass in China. The company is famous for its classic bottle shape. Many of its designs are so special that they are part of the permanent collection at the New York Museum of Modern Art.
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The History of Sigg Bottles
Sigg started a long time ago, in 1908. It was founded by Ferdinand Sigg and Xavier Küng in a town called Biel. Back then, the company was named Küng, Sigg & Cie. They made many things from aluminum, like kitchen items, bottles, and even electrical appliances.
In 1916, the company moved to Frauenfeld. They also changed their name to SIGG Aluminiumfabrik. Since 1998, Sigg has focused mainly on making bottles. Many people in German-speaking countries know the Sigg name.
For a while, Sigg also made aluminum bottles for camping stove fuel. These looked a bit like their water bottles. But they did not have the special inside coating that water bottles have. Sigg does not make fuel bottles anymore.
In 2016, a Chinese company called Haers Vacuum Containers bought Sigg. They paid about 16.1 million Swiss francs for the company.
How Sigg Bottles Work Together
All Sigg bottles have the same size opening and screw-on top. This means you can use different caps on different bottles. There are many types of caps available. You can find simple screw-on caps with a loop. There are also caps that glow in the dark. Some are designed like sports-bottle caps. Others have extra covers to keep dust out.
All About Aluminum Bottles
How Aluminum Bottles Are Made
Sigg aluminum bottles start as a small aluminum disc. A special machine presses this disc into a cylinder. This happens in one quick step. Then, the cylinder is shaped into one of many bottle sizes. A separate ring for the cap's threads is added and secured.
After the bottle is shaped, it gets cleaned. The inside is sprayed with a special coating. This coating is safe for food and is baked on. The outside of the bottle is then covered with colored powder paint. This paint is also heated to make it stick well.
Benefits of Aluminum Bottles
Aluminum bottles are very strong. They can handle bumps and changes in shape. They are also very light, which is great for carrying. The aluminum also protects your drink from light. The inside coating is flexible. This means it won't crack if the bottle gets a dent.
Backpacker magazine once tested Sigg bottles. They even shot golf balls at them with a powerful cannon! They found Sigg bottles to be the "world's toughest water bottle." The special inside coating and secure cap mean you can even carry fizzy drinks. They will stay fresh and secure. All Sigg bottles made after August 2008 use an "EcoCare" liner. Sigg says this liner is free of harmful chemicals like BPA and phthalates.
Challenges with Aluminum Bottles
Thin aluminum does not keep drinks hot or cold very well. If you put a cold drink in, water might form on the outside. This is called condensation. If you put a hot drink in, the bottle can get too hot to hold. Sigg sells special sleeves to help with this. These sleeves protect the bottle from dents. They also help keep drinks at the right temperature. And they stop condensation.
The opening of older Sigg bottles was small. This made them hard to fill or clean. It also made them hard to use for anything but drinking. But now, Sigg makes bottles with wider openings. They also have adapters that let you use the standard caps on these wider bottles.
Aluminum bottles can get dents more easily than stainless steel ones. Also, you should not freeze liquids inside aluminum bottles. When liquids freeze, they expand. This can cause the bottle to crack. So, it's best not to leave liquids in them in very cold temperatures for a long time.
Stainless Steel Bottles
In 2013, Sigg started making bottles from a new material: stainless steel. Their "Hot & Cold" line uses stainless steel. These bottles are designed to keep drinks hot or cold for many hours. They have a special double wall with a vacuum in between. This vacuum helps keep the temperature steady.
One great thing about stainless steel bottles is that they do not need an inner coating. They are also much more resistant to dents and scratches than aluminum bottles.
Polypropylene Bottles
Since April 2014, Sigg has also made bottles from polypropylene. This is a high-quality, 100% recyclable plastic. It is safe, strong, and good for the environment. Sigg makes these "SIGG VIVA" bottles in Switzerland. This helps keep the "Swissness" of their products. Sigg makes sure these bottles are free of BPA. They are also made with the same eco-friendly standards as their aluminum bottles. These bottles are great for sports. They are clear, so you can see how much drink is left. They are also very resistant to dents and scratches.
Glass Bottles
In 2015, Sigg added glass bottles to its collection. These bottles are made of two layers of heat-resistant borosilicate glass. They have a wide opening (WMB) so you can easily add ice cubes. They also have two removable silicone parts. One is a grip around the middle of the bottle. The other is a base stand with shock-absorbing strips. These silicone parts protect your fingers from hot drinks. They also help prevent the bottle from breaking if it gets knocked or put down too hard.
The two glass walls provide great insulation. Cold drinks can stay cool for up to two hours. Hot drinks can stay warm for up to one hour. You can comfortably hold the bottle even with hot drinks inside. And the outside won't get condensation with cold drinks. The liquid only touches glass and stainless steel. This means your drink's flavor stays pure. All materials used in these bottles are free of BPA and BPS.
Bottle Design
Every year, Sigg adds new designs to its bottle collection. Some older designs are stopped. The unique design of Sigg bottles is so famous. It led to them being added to the permanent design collection at the New York Museum of Modern Art. The classic Sigg bottle is usually one solid color, often red. More modern bottles can have many different designs. They come in both shiny and matte finishes.
