S'well Original Bottle
Stylish triple-walled steel bottle, but the screw cap has a plastic inner body - water contacts plastic at the lid, so it is not plastic-free.
The verdict: Minimal plastic contact
The body is triple-walled 18/8 stainless steel, but the classic Original cap pairs a stainless steel outer shell with a plastic inner cap body and a silicone seal - so the drink-contact surface of the lid is plastic, not steel. The Traveler flip-straw lid is all-plastic on the inside. Included as a corrective: the steel-and-silicone marketing hides a plastic cap interior in the water path. Note S'well also sells a Glass Original line whose lid is all stainless steel with a silicone gasket - that one is materially different (silicone-only) and is not this product.
What it's made of
| Part | Material | Water contact |
|---|---|---|
| bottle body (triple-wall insulated) 18/8 (304) stainless steel | Stainless Steel 304 / 18-8 | Yes primary |
| cap inner body plastic inner cap body; the drink-contact surface of the lid | Plastic other / unspecified | Yes primary |
| cap outer shell 18/8 stainless steel outer cap shell (cosmetic/exterior) | Stainless Steel 304 / 18-8 | No |
| cap seal silicone sealing gasket | Silicone | Yes primary |
S'well's signature slim, triple-walled insulated bottle, known more for its finishes and gift-y designs than for materials transparency. It's a well-made insulated bottle sold in a wide range of sizes and prints; the catch is the cap. (If you want the S'well look with a steel drink path, their glass-bodied Original line is the one to reach for - see that entry.)
Pros
- Triple-wall insulation; strong finishes and design
- 18/8 steel body
- A glass-bodied S'well line with an all-steel-lid exists as a better option
Cons
- Classic cap has a plastic inner body - water contacts plastic at the lid
- Traveler flip-straw lid is all-plastic inside
- Materials of the cap are not prominently disclosed
Common questions
Does the S'well Original Bottle have plastic in it?
Yes. On the S'well Original Bottle, the cap inner body is plastic and sits in the water path. The rest of what touches your water is stainless steel.
What is the S'well Original Bottle made of?
Part by part, the S'well Original Bottle is: bottle body (triple-wall insulated) — stainless steel; cap inner body — plastic; cap outer shell — stainless steel; cap seal — silicone.
Does the S'well Original Bottle have silicone in it?
Yes — the cap seal is silicone on the S'well Original Bottle. That is a primary contact surface, not just a seal — your water is in direct contact with it.
Where is the S'well Original Bottle made?
The S'well Original Bottle is made in China.
Categories: Water Bottles
Sources
Every material claim above is backed by these. This is the scattered info we centralized.
- manufacturer https://www.swell.com/products/silver-lining-cap Original bottle cap combines stainless steel with a plastic cap body and a silicone seal
- manufacturer https://www.swell.com/products/traveler-flip-straw-lid Traveler Flip Straw Lid is largely plastic on the interior (community-reported all-plastic drink path)
- manufacturer https://www.swell.com/pages/glass-original-bottle S'well Glass Original uses an all-stainless-steel lid with a removable food-grade silicone gasket - the more plastic-free option in the S'well line
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