Zojirushi Releases Slimmer Stainless Mug with Seamless Lid
The redesign is a direct response to a 233-owner survey, keeping the original's capacity while slimming the body, and the seamless lid removes the packing-removal step from daily cleaning.
Reporting from 1 source: ASCII.jp.
Zojirushi will release the SU-FA type stainless steel mug on September 11, 2026. It keeps the capacity of the 2021 SM-PD model but is lighter and slimmer, a change driven by a survey of 233 SM-PD owners who wanted a shape that fits smaller bags. The mug uses a seamless lid that fuses the cap and packing, and all parts are dishwasher safe. Three colors: Misty Gray, Pale Purple, Soft Blue.
The survey that shaped the redesign found the most-cited reason SM-PD owners chose the mug was the fit of its size and capacity. Zojirushi kept that capacity and cut the body to a slimmer profile. The seamless lid, which the company says is an industry first for stainless bottles per its own research, does away with the separate packing ring, so there is no part to remove when washing and no risk of losing it or forgetting to reattach it. The interior is electrolytically polished with a Lakuria Plus coating, so sports drinks can go in without corrosion concerns, and the lid carries an air insulation layer to slow condensation.
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