Tervis glasses that 'sweat'??

North of Mouse

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DH just purchased a 16oz. glass with 'sippy' lid and handle ($28) and it 'sweats'! He is not a happy camper as that was what sold him on getting one. He 'always' has a cold cup of ice/water with him all the time and doesn't like to worry about it sweating.

Has anyone else had this problem? We feel it's totally not worth what was paid for it. We purchased it from their store and they said it would not 'sweat'!
 
I don't get all of the hype with Tervis but I know they are popular.

Is it dual-walled? If it is and you are getting condensation on the outside, I'd say that's a super crappy product...or defective. If it's a single wall, that is why it's sweating.
 
None of ours sweat. At all. That's just weird. You say you bought it from tervis.com, so contact them.
 
I would contact them I've heard they have really good customer service.
 

OP, this is on the site.

http://www.tervis.com/use-care#condensation

Our unique double-wall insulation helps our drinkware reduce condensation, with very little sweat (or none at all).

Moisture between walls
Condensation should not regularly appear between the two walls. However, it can occasionally occur after the drinkware is washed in the dishwasher. Air sealed between the two layers of the cup provides the insulating barrier that keeps "hot things hot and cold things cold." That air contains a trace of moisture, which sometimes condenses between the layers after washing. It will usually go away within 24 hours or, typically, less. If there is a significant amount of moisture pooling between the walls then it may be that there is a faulty seal where the two pieces of drinkware come together, which is covered under our lifetime guarantee. Again, please see our warranty information, linked above.

Condensation can also appear around the emblem displayed between the walls of our drinkware due to the heat from the dishwasher or hot liquid poured into the vessel if there is moisture in the air when the drinkware is originally assembled here at Tervis. That air contains a trace of moisture and so does the emblem. The heat from the dishwasher or hot liquid can activate the moisture and cause condensation around the emblem. It will usually go away within 24 hours or typically less.

Sweating on outer walls
Tervis drinkware reduces sweat or condensation; it does not eliminate it. Sweating on the outside of the drinkware is affected by the temperature and humidity of the environment in which it is used.



I don't get all of the hype with Tervis but I know they are popular.

"Hype" makes it sound like it's just being talked about to be talked about. When actually they are talked about because they are cute and useful. They keep things cold, they keep things warm. I use one for my water and one for my coffee. :)

I'd never heard of them until a Disney cruise, when I saw a cute cup. Didn't buy it, then when I wanted it, the stores were closed. Came back, looked up the cups, found out about them, got one, that's all she wrote. Hooked. :)




Just don't get sunscreen on 'em! Some sunscreens (and they don't give brand names) will cause a permanent haze on the plastic. Their warranty covers it, but if you bought it somewhere special and it's a themed cup to that, having it replaced by the exact same thing isn't really possible.
 
Tervis tumblers are way popular here because the manufacturing plant is only about a 20 minute drive.

I've never seen one sweat before so definitely contact customer service.
 
I have several and none of them have done this. I'd call them and see if they will replace it. I was like PP didn't get why these were so popular. DH received one for Christmas and it quickly became my go to cup lol I finally gave him his Carolina cup back and ordered my own. I'm hooked!
 
I have tons of Tervis cups! Make sure to let them know the challenge that you are having! They will replace the cup! I have these because they are great to keep around the house. I am a constant "fresh" drink maker. Aka I walk around with a cup of water/tea/lemon aid in my hand and put it down all the time and it saves me from looking for a coaster!
 
:) I want to say it took a good two weeks, maybe a tad longer to replace my Mom's cup. You fill out a form online at their website and send it to them ( cost of mailing it there). It was the exact same cup, emblem and personalization. I was happy and it was very easy. I have not had a Tervis sweat.
 
DH just purchased a 16oz. glass with 'sippy' lid and handle ($28) and it 'sweats'! He is not a happy camper as that was what sold him on getting one. He 'always' has a cold cup of ice/water with him all the time and doesn't like to worry about it sweating.

Has anyone else had this problem? We feel it's totally not worth what was paid for it. We purchased it from their store and they said it would not 'sweat'!

I don't have a Tervis. My husband does and seems to like it OK.

I have a Thermos brand water bottle. It keeps my water ice cold for hours even in the truck on 100+ degree days. It does not sweat either. We found them in the camping section at the store. We all have them.
 
I own three or four of them and never had a problem. Tervis will replace it or many times the retailer you bought it from will exchange it. They really are convenient and work as advertised.
 
We have about 20 Tervis cups, and none of them sweat. I would take it back.

I am not a fan of the Tervis water bottles, but the cups are hard to beat. :)
 
Is is actually a Tervis cup, or a knock-off?
 
We have about 20 Tervis cups, and none of them sweat. I would take it back. I am not a fan of the Tervis water bottles, but the cups are hard to beat. :)

When we moved down south last summer we bought a couple. They were everywhere and very popular. Now every time we head to Charleston, we head to their store to see what's new. We now have a ton and find that the only time we ever use regular glasses is if we are having a nicer meal. Otherwise regular glasses are never touched. Wife takes her sweet tea to the pool everyday and it stays nice and cold.
 
When we moved down south last summer we bought a couple. They were everywhere and very popular. Now every time we head to Charleston, we head to their store to see what's new. We now have a ton and find that the only time we ever use regular glasses is if we are having a nicer meal. Otherwise regular glasses are never touched. Wife takes her sweet tea to the pool everyday and it stays nice and cold.

Thanks for all the replies. Yes, we were in Charleston last week, that's where he purchased it so can't take it back to the original store. He doesn't want to return it (pay postage, etc.). Says he's paid enough now, so guess he will eat his loss! Never again. My 'cheapie' double wall does better than his!!
 
We have about 10 Tervis Cups and have never had one sweat. We did have one crack once, and I sent it back and they replaced it with the same cup. We love our Tervis!
 
No, I didn't mean you thought you bought a real one that wasn't, I meant did you actually buy a Tervis? There are plenty of copy cat companies selling similar items with different brand names. Now I see you actually visited a Tervis store, so it did sound like a dumb question.
 
If you paid that much, I would send it back. $5 or so to ship it would be worth getting a new one. I have many and none sweat, my only complaint is my coffee stained one, it will not come off and I've tried everything.
 



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