Hard cup vs. soft cup: which cup holder suits you?

At festivals and events you come across two types of cups: the sturdy hard cup and the more flexible soft cup. A good cup holder is designed slightly differently for each, and the Mr Clipr was specially developed to handle both, without you having to think about which type you are holding.

What is a hard cup?

A hard cup is a sturdy, reusable plastic cup that is often used at festivals and in stadiums. Because the wall is stiffer, the cup keeps its shape, even when it isn't completely full. That makes a hard cup pleasant to hold, but in a busy crowd even a sturdy cup remains vulnerable to a nudge or an unexpected movement.

What is a soft cup?

A soft cup is thinner and more flexible, and is used more often at smaller events or as a cheaper alternative. Because the wall gives way, a good clamp is slightly more important to keep the cup firmly in place, since a soft cup deforms more easily under pressure than a hard cup.

How the Mr Clipr handles this

The Mr Clipr is designed with a universal clamping mechanism that holds both the sturdy rim of a hard cup and the more flexible wall of a soft cup well. The clip is also suitable for PET bottles, which makes it more widely usable than a cup holder designed for only one type of cup. That means you don't need a different clip for every occasion.

Which Mr Clipr suits your situation?

Do you mainly go to festivals with sturdy hard cups? Then any colour from the cup holder collection is suitable. Do you more often use a soft cup or a bottle with the cap closed, for example while walking? Then also see our page about walking and hiking for a use that fits that specifically. Please note: if you go running, it is better to hold your bottle; with extreme movements it can come loose from the clip.

Mind the difference between empty and full use

An empty cup or a bottle with the cap closed can hang on the Mr Clipr without worry, even while you are active. With a full cup without a lid it is different: it is mainly meant to be parked for a moment while you stand still or walk calmly, not for dancing, jumping or sitting down, because without a lid the contents slosh out.

Why this distinction is often overlooked

Many people only think about the type of cup once they have one in their hands, rather than beforehand. Yet in practice it makes a difference to how well a cup holder works: a holder designed only for a sturdy hard cup may offer slightly less grip on a soft cup, and vice versa. Knowing this in advance prevents surprises at the moment it really matters.

Also interesting for organisers

Do you use a specific type of cup at your event? Then read our page about Mr Clipr for large festival organisers for more information about large-scale use and matching it to the chosen cup type.

Whatever your cup, the Mr Clipr holds it firmly in place, from the first sip to the last drop.