Hiware 12-Pack Reusable Stainless Steel Metal Straws with Case - Long Drinking Straws for 30 oz and 20 oz Tumblers Dishwasher Safe - 2 Cleaning Brushes Included

Why did you pick this product vs others?: I like to use straws for my drinks, even at home. Metal straws can be used over and over again and are more economical to use than plastic or paper. They usually come with a tiny cleaning brush so that you can scrub the inside of the straw thoroughly--really important if you drink anything that might be thick enough to not just rinse out with water (juices with pulp, smoothies, dairy based drinks, etc). I have found that just using hot water and dish soap and letting the straws air dry sufficient to keep them nice and clean for the next use. They don't break like glass straws, and they don't mildew or crack like ones made from bamboo can. We managed, somehow, to have most of our metal straws seemingly disappear into thin air, so this set was a replacement for those. Straw quality: They seem well made, and I chose the gold color. I have no idea if the color will come off or not. That would actually be unusual since I have had a plain silver colored set, and one with a "rainbow" finish, and they never changed colored or rusted. According to the manufacturer, these straws are not supposed to change color and are considered dishwasher safe. I won't know about the dishwasher part because I usually handwash things like these since they can fall into some opening in the dishwasher. I haven't had any problems getting these straws clean with hot water and dish soap. The set comes with two narrow brushes for cleaning the insides of the straws. Straws will wear out, but I know for a fact, that brush straws like these can be found just about anywhere online and in stores at a very low price. You would want to replace the brushes when they get worn or look like they might be getting a bit grungy. I chose the gold colored straws even though the plain steel ones were on sale for a cheaper price. I guess I want to feel fancy drinking my Crystal Light out of my Dollar Tree tumbler. Bendability: Absolutely not. They're hard metal. A few of the straws come with a bend in them (as shown in the photos), but they are not flexible at all. Variety of sizes: A decent assortment that should cover regular drinking glasses and smaller tumblers. My prior set had some really large diameter straws for smoothies and bobas, but I rarely drink something like this at home, so I still have those straws from the other set should I need them. I think it could have included at least one really extra long straw, but I saw the given measurements of the straws in the ad, and they are the sizes I would use the most. I did add a separate set of matching "cocktail" straws just for the heck of it. Length: Set includes three 10.5 inch straight straws, three 10.5 inch bent straws, three 8.5 inch straight straws, and three 8.5 inch bent straws Size: Think I've covered how big they are. The details are given in the description of the ad. Softness: Of course they are not soft! They're metal. But they are smooth--no rough or sharp edges. And they don't make your drinks taste weird like metal. I guess, if you want "soft", the set does come with a nice cloth storage bag. Since I'm not travelling with these straws, I'm using the bag to store extra straw cleaning brushes I have from another set of kitchen cleaning tools. I forgotten they were sending a bag. I was actually charmed that they sent one, despite being made of very cheap, basic muslin, was nicely made enough to be usable! So, do I recommend these? Yes, I do. I would buy them again if these manage to disappear, or just felt I needed extra straws for guests. If you included a set of straws with some tumblers, napkins, and some sort of beverage, this would make a nice little gift for people you need to give a gift to, but don't know that well. Housewarmings, students going off to school, bridal showers, anniverseries, Christmas, birthdays, and other gift-giving occasions.

Wonderful set for the money. Quality product! Use them for straws but also for stirring large drinks in covered mugs with ice and electrolytes for my ill husband. Started using paper straws at first but these are so much stronger and better for the environment. Sips are colder through these stainless steel straws.

Eco-friendly and durable! Comes with cleaning brushes and different sizes. Perfect replacement for plastic straws.

They are described really well. They are thicker than a straw you would get from a fast food restaurant. I dont own a dishwasher. But being stainless steel I'm pretty sure its OK. I bought these cause I dont like the throw away straws. I can rewash. Not have to worry about more garbage to throw away or rebuying plastic straws. Very easy to wash and store. Can you with almost every cup. Color is perfect. I really dont see how straws can be fun. Other than to use them for spit wads.

The product as I expected. The case was nice and useful for keeping them together.

These straws are very durable and I appreciate the different angles of the straw for different uses in different cups. They do wash up easily and I am very pleased with the brushes that came with a set. They are good for smoothies or liquid drink drinks

Reusable. Don't break. Looks great. My Kid's love them.

These straws are really good. The metal it great, no chips or rust. I like the color I got. There length is perfect and I like how they included the cleaners. The bag is great and can also fit the chopsticks I own

This pack is ideal as it has so many straws, brush and carrying case. The straws are tall and good for longer containers and glasses. Metal straws are great drinking experience compared to plastic or paper ones. These work well and have wide variety of colors.

Excellent

perfect

Love the stainless steel but they are very thin. Not good for drinking anything a bit more viscous.