Product check · Australia
Owala FreeSip: what it is made of
A clear lead-free statement, and less detail on the steel and the straw.
The FreeSip scores 72/100. The body is insulated stainless steel, but Owala does not publish the grade. Some plastic parts are Eastman Tritan; the straw and gasket are not named. Owala says its bottles are lead free and use lead-free solder.
It is a disclosure score out of 100, not a safety rating. We do not lab-test; we score what the maker publishes. How we score.
The score, and why
Mostly inert. We scored the US 24 oz listing; Australian retailers sell the same 24 oz (710 ml) size.
- 53/60 What touches your drink. Triple-layer insulated stainless steel. Owala does not publish the steel grade.
- 13/25 Lids, seals, handles, outside. Eastman Tritan plastic parts. The straw and gasket materials are not named.
- 6/15 Backed up. The lead-free statement names no laboratory, test method or detection limit.
The full entry, with every source
What touches your drink
- Bottle. Stainless steel, grade not published.
- Lid and spout. Eastman Tritan plastic, named by Owala.
- Straw and gasket. Not named by Owala.
Owala’s FAQ: “Owala Bottles Are Lead Free. Always Have Been. Always Will Be.” It says it uses “an innovative, lead-free solder”. No test report is linked. Why bottles have a sealing dot.
Owala says the stainless FreeSip is “not for use with hot, carbonated, or perishable liquids”.
Price and where to buy in Australia
| Seller | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| rebel | 24 oz (709 ml) | A$64.99 |
| rebel | 32 oz (946 ml) | A$74.99 |
| The Essential Utensil | 24 oz (710 ml) | A$64.95 |
Prices as of 24 October 2026, in Australian dollars, checked on the seller’s own page. Prices change; we earn nothing from these links.
Owala or Stanley?
| Compared | Owala FreeSip | Stanley Quencher |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 74/100 |
| Steel grade | Not published | 18/8 (304) |
| Lead | Says lead free, lead-free solder | Says the seal contains some lead, covered by steel |
| Hot drinks | Not for hot liquids | Yes, insulated tumbler |
Alternatives
KeepCup Helix ThermalEvery part named, down to resin codes. Sold in Australia.87/100See the full entry →
Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState 40oz18/8 named. Lid and straw plastics not named.74/100See the full entry →
Questions people ask
Is Owala safe?
The FreeSip holds your drink in stainless steel, with Tritan plastic parts. Owala does not publish the steel grade or name the straw and gasket materials. We score it 72/100 on disclosure. We do not lab-test.
Does Owala contain lead?
Owala says its bottles are lead free and always have been, and that it uses lead-free solder. It does not link a lab report, test method or detection limit.
Is the Owala FreeSip dishwasher safe?
Owala says the lid can go on the top rack, and recommends hand washing the bottle.
Can you put hot drinks in an Owala FreeSip?
No. Owala says the stainless FreeSip is not for hot, carbonated or perishable liquids. Owala’s tumblers are rated for hot drinks.
Where can I buy Owala in Australia?
rebel lists the 24 oz FreeSip at A$64.99 and The Essential Utensil at A$64.95, as of 24 October 2026.
Related
Sources
- Owala FAQ. owalalife.com
- Owala blog, lead-free stainless steel water bottles. owalalife.com
- Owala FreeSip product page (US). owalalife.com
- rebel, Owala range. www.rebelsport.com.au
- The Essential Utensil, Owala FreeSip 24 oz. www.essentialutensil.au
- MessyPig, Lead in stainless steel water bottles: the sealing dot. MessyPig, Lead in stainless steel water bottles: the sealing dot
- MessyPig materials rubric. MessyPig materials rubric
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