Whirley-DrinkWorks! Drinking Mugs

Whirley-DrinkWorks! mugs are a familiar sight on hospital trays and in long-term care dining rooms — the sturdy 20 oz. clear cup with a granite lid and single handle that patients can actually manage on their own. Made in the USA by Whirley Industries, these reusable plastic mugs handle both hot and cold beverages, so the same cup serves morning coffee and afternoon ice water without swapping out drinkware.

The design answers the practical concerns that come up on any nursing floor. The snap-on lid reduces spills for patients with limited dexterity or during transport, while the clear cup lets staff see fill levels and contents at a glance. The one-handle grip is easy for weaker hands to hold, and the whole mug is built to be washed and reused rather than tossed after a single meal — which keeps per-patient drinkware costs predictable for facilities buying in volume.

We carry two main configurations. The Care Line 0060497 is graduated, with measurement markings printed on the cup for tracking fluid intake — useful anywhere intake and output monitoring matters. The TM-20 is the same 20 oz. hot/cold mug without graduations, a straightforward choice when you simply need a durable, lidded cup for everyday use. Both share the clear cup and granite lid, so they look consistent across a tray line or dining service.

A common question is whether the lids fit interchangeably — within the 20 oz. line they do, which simplifies restocking when lids and cups get separated in the wash cycle. For related drinkware and other products from the same manufacturer, browse the full Whirley Industries collection.