The purity of drinking from a glass water bottle is second to none. Glass drinking bottles are becoming a more popular option for adults who don't have to carry a water bottle long distances. We have hand selected and road tested some of the best water bottle options made from glass in Australia.

What are the benefits of a borosilicate glass water bottle?

The glass that you're used to using every day is called soda lime glass. It's cheaper to make but it needs to be thicker and heavier than borosilicate glass to be sturdy. One of the features of borosilicate glass is that it's heat resistant (like Pyrex) and it can be made thinner and lighter, which makes it more durable than soda lime glass. If you have an active lifestyle and want to carry one around, the lighter the bottle, the better. Borosilicate glass is premium quality food grade glass and it can withstand some heat like a reusable coffee cup for hot liquids, but they are not fully insulated like a thermos is.

What are the benefits of a silicone sleeve on glass water bottles?

The main reason glass water bottles come with a silicone sleeve is to keep them safe and to get a secure grip on them when you're carrying them around. It's relatively fuss free transporting when there's a bumper on the outside for added protection. If you're cleaning your bottle in the dishwasher, they are dishwasher safe with the silicone sleeve still attached to the bottle. There's no need to remove it.

What sizes do your glass water bottles come in?

The largest glass water bottle in our range is from Avanti which is 1 litre in capacity. It’s the only 1 litre water bottle in our range that’s made from glass. It has graded markings on the outside so you can monitor how much you’re drinking during the day, which will help you with your hydration goals.

Sol still has a generous capacity at 850ml in their larger bottle and 410ml in their smaller bottle which is a great daily accessory for your gym bag. It has a secure screw lid so it won't leak when the lid is on tight.

What lid options are there for my glass water bottle?

The glass water bottles we stock only come with a screw lid. They are a renewable bamboo lid on the outside. In the Sol range, the underside of the lid that touches your water is stainless steel, so there's no plastic touching your water. There are no straw options in glass bottles, for that, you will need to go to our stainless steel water bottle category. The screw lids wont leak when they're on properly.

What's the best way to clean a glass water bottle?

Since they're see through, the best way to clean a glass water bottle is just with a bottle brush and hot soapy water. They are top rack dishwasher safe, but it's hard for the dishwasher to really get inside that small opening and clean properly. Most people use the dishwasher for convenience, but you won't get a good clean. Doing it by hand will give you better results.