Stubby holder

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A stubby holder (also known as a stubby cooler or koozie) is an insulating sheath which is put on the outside of a stubby beer bottle or aluminium can in order to keep the beverage cool and prevent condensation forming. For this reason, they are mainly used in locations with hot and humid weather conditions.

Stubby coolers come in various sizes, shapes and colours. Stubby coolers were once almost exclusively made of polystyrene, with or without a plastic shell, but in recent times are most commonly made of neoprene, the same fabric used in wetsuits. Stubby holders can also be made from leather, cloth, metal or plastic with or without an inner liner.

Stubby coolers are often seen as a type of Australiana, and they are generally quite cheap and are often seen imprinted with logos, slogans and Australian or masculine symbols. Stubby coolers are also a common promotional item. They have been available for a number of decades. The majority of beverage insulators are decorated via screen printing or 4-color sublimation printing. Screen printing is typically the less expensive option.

The use of Stubby coolers is not restricted to Australia and they are seen in south-east Asia and eastern Europe with increasing regularity. They are also used in parts of the United States of America, particularly the southern states, where they are known as a Koozie or Coozie.