Heat Changing Mug

Name: Heat Changing Mug
SKU: dsrk58qzygmw2psx

Ceramic 350ml mugs that are black when cold and show your design when hot, from 1 to 99.

Description

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A mug that keeps your design hidden until the kettle has boiled

When it is cold, this mug is plain black. Pour in a hot drink and your full-colour design appears within seconds, then hides again as the mug cools. It is a 350ml ceramic mug with a white interior, and it needs washing by hand to keep the effect working. Order from a single mug up to 99. A real person checks your artwork before anything is printed.

Key details

The effect

Black when cold, showing your design within seconds of a hot drink going in — it hides again as the mug cools

Mug

350ml ceramic with a white interior, 10cm tall and 8cm in diameter

Print

Full-colour wrap across a 214.8 × 80mm printable area

Care

Handwash only — dishwashers damage the heat-reactive coating

Turnaround

Saver in 7 working days, Standard in 6 or Express in 4, plus delivery. Quantities from 1 to 99

Best for

Personalised gifts, promotional giveaways and retail merchandise

Artwork made easy

Every order includes a free artwork check by a real person — you don't need to ask. If we spot a problem, we'll contact you before anything gets printed.

Supply a print-ready PDF with fonts outlined or embedded, designed to the 214.8 × 80mm printable area, or add your artwork through our online designer. Avoid white text and white logos: they do not show clearly against the reveal effect. Use colour and contrast instead. There are two templates in the Templates section on this page: use the wraparound template for a design that runs around the mug, or the double-sided template for the same print on both sides.

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No artwork? We'll design it for you.

Our studio can set up your file or create the design from scratch. Tell us what you need and we'll quote before you commit.

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FAQs – Heat Changing Mug

How does the colour change work?

The mug has a heat-reactive coating that is black when cold and turns transparent when warm, showing the design printed underneath. As the mug cools, the design hides again.

Why should I avoid white in my design?

White text and logos do not stand out against the reveal effect, so they can look faint or disappear. We'll point out any white elements when we check your artwork.

Can it go in the dishwasher?

No. These mugs are handwash only, because dishwashers degrade the heat-reactive coating.

How big is the design area?

214.8 × 80mm, on a 350ml ceramic mug that is 10cm tall and 8cm in diameter.

How many can I order?

From a single mug up to 99.

How long do they take?

Choose Saver (7 working days), Standard (6) or Express (4) when you order. That is production time and doesn't include delivery.

What is a heat reveal mug?

Another name for a heat changing or colour changing mug. It is plain black when cold, and your full-colour design appears when a hot drink is poured in.

Can Printlogik design my mug?

Yes. If you don't have artwork, or yours needs tidying up, our studio can set up your file or create the design from scratch. Ask for a design quote and we'll price it before you commit.