Single Wall Water Bottle - 500ml

Yes! These bottles are 100% leakproof. The stainless steel cap screws securely down onto a replaceable LFGB certified silicone seal. Nice and simple - and no plastic!

Our single-wall bottles are expertly crafted from premium 304 grade steel. The steel is thicker than cheaper alternatives and are 0.4mm thick. Whether they survive being dropped depends on a few things - how far and what surface they land on, but in most cases they can take a lot of wear and tear. One customer even told us that their bottle survived being driven over by a commercial mower on his local football pitch! 

These bottles are not insulated so they won't keep your drinks hot or cold. These bottles are great at keeping the weight down. You don't always want to lug around twice the weight and there’s easy ways to keep your water cold - you can add a bunch of ice cubes in the wide mouth or keep your bottle in the fridge the day before you take it with you. The other reason we make single wall bottles is that they use half the resources of insulated versions! We don't recommend freezing bottles - it invalidates the warranty and it can warp the steel. 

No, we recommend hand washing. While the bottles are made from 304 stainless steel, the matte/brushed finish is sensitive to dishwasher detergents. High heat, water pressure and alkaline detergents can cause cloudy white spots or discolouration over time. This is a cosmetic effect only and doesn't affect the safety or performance of the bottle, but hand washing with warm soapy water will keep it looking newer for longer.

Quick care tips:

• Hand wash with mild dish soap and a soft brush or sponge
• Avoid bleach-based or high-alkaline detergents
• Rinse and dry promptly rather than letting water sit inside
• Avoid leaving electrolyte or sports drinks in the bottle for extended periods

Check out our plastic-free cleaning accessories for a bottle brush to go with your purchase. If you need to give your bottle a deep clean - check out our blog on how to clean your water bottle. 

You can use the single-wall bottles for fizzy water as long as you pair it with the sports cap. The metal cap is not compatible with carbonated drinks.

A 500ml water bottle holds half a litre — roughly equivalent to a standard small bottle of water from a shop. It's compact enough to fit in a jacket pocket, school bag, or cup holder, making it one of our most popular sizes for kids and adults who want something lightweight and easy to carry.

The Elephant Box 500ml water bottle is approximately 21cm tall with a diameter of around 7cm — slim enough to fit most standard bottle holders and bag side pockets. Exact dimensions are listed in the product details above.

Yes — the 500ml size is one of our most popular for children. It's compact, lightweight, and fits easily in a school bag. The stainless steel construction means it handles being dropped, knocked, and generally treated like a school bag item without cracking or breaking. It also comes with a 15 year warranty, for your peace of mind.

No — as a single-wall bottle it's not designed for hot drinks, as the outside of the bottle will get hot to the touch. For hot drinks or drinks you want to keep cold for hours, take a look at our insulated water bottle range.

Yes — there's no plastic touching your drink. No lining, no coating, no plastic components in contact with the liquid. Just food-grade stainless steel and an LFGB certified silicone seal.

If 500ml isn't quite right, we offer a range of sizes across our stainless steel water bottle collection — including larger options for longer days out and smaller sizes for younger children.