FAQ

Length and Cup Compatibility

What length is the wristraw straw?

Two lengths: 19.5 cm (7.7") and 23 cm (9"). For reference, the industry standard for a reusable straw is about 22 cm, so the longer one sits above it and the shorter one is built for everyday glasses and cans rather than oversized tumblers.

Will it reach the bottom of my Stanley or large tumbler?

Usually it does not, and that turns out not to matter. Large tumblers are wide and short rather than tall, and their lids hold the straw in place, so the straw sits at drinking height instead of resting on the bottom. If you have ever used the plastic straw that came with a 40 oz tumbler, you have already noticed it does not touch the bottom either. What determines whether a straw works in a cup is whether it clears the lid and stays put, not whether it reaches the floor of it.

What length should a reusable straw be?

For everyday glasses, cans, and takeaway cups, anything from 19 cm up works. For tall tumblers and travel mugs with lids, look for 22 cm or more. Longer is not automatically better: a straw that overshoots a normal glass is awkward to drink from and sticks out far enough to catch on things.