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I’ve gotten so many emails lately asking where to buy popsicle koozies. First things first, we are going to refer to these popsicle sleeves because “koozie” is a trademarked term of Norwood Promotional Products. Now, read on for a list of where to purchase.
Popsicle Sleeve Sources
- RCS Blanks – $1.25 each, Link
- Blissfully Blank – $1.25 each, Link
- My Vinyl Direct – $1.49 each, Link
- PID Blanks Company – $1.25 each, Link
- Acrylics for Crafting – $2.16 each, Link
- Blanks for Vinyl – $1.00 each, Link
- KB Bubblegum Bling – $0.80 each, Link
- Jasie Blanks – $1.25 each, Link
- Vahl – Pricing varies as these are purchased as a preorder. Link
- Need them locally today? Try Bed, Bath, and Beyond. Check the store locator before you head out. Link
- Amazon. Pricing varies, several sellers. Link
- Zipsicle – Pricing varies, but wholesale accounts available. Link.
*Several “buy in” groups on Facebook offer popsicle sleeves for sale. Since they do not maintain websites, they are not considered in this post, because I feel buy in groups are not where small business owners should shop for blanks.
Buy from the Manufacturer
Where are the sellers I listed above getting their popsicle sleeves to sell? Likely directly from the manufacturer. If you need large quantities, there are plenty of manufacturers on AliExpress offering popsicle sleeves for purchase. Pricing averages $.60 each without accounting for shipping (solid colors) and $1.50 each without shipping (patterns).
For higher quality popsicle sleeves, look into Zipsicle (mentioned above).
Make them Yourself
If you are handy with a sewing machine, consider making them yourselves. You’ll need a good sewing machine (or serger) and neoprene. Neoprene is the same material that wetsuits and mouse pads are made from. Many online fabric stores carry it.
What Kind of Vinyl to Use?
You would use heat transfer vinyl and a heat press or iron to personalize the popsicle sleeves.
What’s that Smell?
If you notice an odor coming from your popsicle sleeves, set them outside in the sun for a day or so. The odor may be caused from being sprayed with pesticides when being imported.
Be Creative
Popsicle sleeves can also be used as pencil holders or utensil holders for lunch boxes – it’s just how you market them!
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Thank you for all the info on these. The one thing thay really concerns me though is the part about the smell and them being sprayed with pesticides before coming in to the US. How safe can that be for little kids or anyone? I don’t know much about them, I’ve been wanting to do some, but that whole pesticide thing scares me. What are your thoughts on this?
Hi Shawna, Nearly every imported fabric item/soft item is sprayed with pesticide during the import process. This is not unique to popsicle sleeves.
I was a little cold to the idea of popsicle sleeves. But I am starting to grasp the concept, and I have warmed up to the idea.
And you could heat press a lot of the sleeves at the same time. (don’t heat press them with the popsicle in them)
Yes, John! That’s the ultimate tip: don’t press with the popsicle inside. Have a great weekend!
Hi! I have purchased a round of these Popsicle sleeves and love them but am actually looking for my next round to be the style Popsicle sleeves that are the background for your title photo! Do you have recommendations on where to get that particular style (with a sturdier hem and higher back than front)?
Hi Jen! Those are the Zipzicle brand. If you are looking for to sell them, best thing you can do is reach out to Zipsicle. Here is a link to their wholesale contact form: https://zipzicles.com/wholesale/ Hope that helps!
Hi Christine, I have just started using Buy In groups in the last 2 months. I’d be interested to hear why you “feel buy in groups are not where small business owners should shop for blanks.”. I am sure you have information I have not and I’d like to be educated. Thank you!
A buy in group is a middleman. They order wholesale and up charge you. You’ll get better pricing if you can place the wholesale order yourself.
How long and what temp do I hear press the sleeves for?
I used 300 degrees for 15 seconds.