Swarfega Vintage Mechanic Mug | Durable Workshop Coffee Mug
- Handpressed in Sussex
- Dishwasher Safe
- Smash-Proof Packaging
- One Year Guarantee
About this mug
There's a tin that lived in every British garage. Green, battered, and absolutely indispensable — Swarfega was the ritual at the end of every job, the stuff that got the oil off your hands before you came in for your tea. If you grew up around engines, the smell of it takes you straight back. The Swarfega Vintage Mechanic Mug captures that moment — the iconic antiseptic hand cleanser tin reimagined as a daily brew companion, with all the distressed detailing and bold typography of the original.
It's a mug that earns its place. On the workbench, on the desk, or in the man cave — it's the kind of thing a proper petrolhead notices immediately and a mechanic will grin at every single morning. Whether you're buying it for yourself or as a gift for a garage enthusiast, a classic car restorer, or someone who still swears by the green tin — this one means something.
Every mug is hand-pressed in our family-run Sussex studio using premium ceramic blanks, producing prints that are vivid, fade-resistant, and tested to withstand over 800 wash cycles. Choose from nine interior colours across multiple sizes and finishes — classic 11oz and 15oz ceramic, lightweight Bone China for a more refined feel, the generous 20oz Pint size, the smash-proof Polymer Mug for workshop or van use, or the taller Latte Mug for a café-style brew.
We back every mug with our 1-Year Print Guarantee — if the print fades or peels under normal use, we'll replace it. No quibbles. Hand-checked, carefully packed in double-walled smash-proof packaging, and sent out ready for the next job.
Key features:
Dishwasher and microwave safe for everyday convenience.
Handmade in Sussex ensuring each item is uniquely crafted.
Safe, double-walled packaging for secure delivery.
Design inspired by the iconic Swarfega hand cleanser tin familiar to every petrolhead.
Backed by a 1-Year Print Guarantee — if it fades or peels, we'll replace it.
Sipfull of Design is a family-run small business dedicated to quality and honest customer care. With a wide range of unique motoring designs, we take pride in creating products that last and bring a personal touch to your coffee moments.
Shipping & Processing
Each item is made to order and carefully hand-pressed in our Sussex studio.
Most orders are produced within 24–48 hours, depending on order volume.
Standard delivery: Orders are dispatched using a Royal Mail Tracked 48 service.
Express delivery: Where Express shipping is selected at checkout, orders are dispatched using a Royal Mail Tracked 24 service.
Delivery times refer to courier transit only and do not include production time.
If you need your order sooner, Priority Processing is available to add to your basket to move your order to the front of the production queue.
Please note
Colours may vary slightly from screen to screen due to display settings. Every mug is produced to our exacting standards to ensure consistent print quality and finish.
If you've selected gift wrapping for one item within a multiple-item order, please let us know in the order notes at checkout which item you'd like gift wrapped.
Returns
We offer a 14-day return policy on standard mugs. To be eligible, items must be unused, in their original condition and packaging, with proof of purchase. Please email danni@sipfullofdesign.com to request a return before sending anything back — we'll reply with instructions on where to send your package.
Personalised and custom items cannot be returned — they're hand-made to order and unique to you. If your order arrives damaged or you receive the wrong item, contact us straight away with a photo and we'll put it right.
Approved refunds are processed within 10 business days. For full details, see our Refund Policy.