Intentionally Sustainable vs Klean Kanteen:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Klean Kanteen had more branded searches than Intentionally Sustainable among metal straw brands in New Zealand. Klean Kanteen had about 320 branded searches, while Intentionally Sustainable had 10. Klean Kanteen made up 1.8% of all metal straw brand searches we track, and Intentionally Sustainable accounted for 0.05%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about metal straw brands, Intentionally Sustainable and Klean Kanteen each appeared in three of the five answers. Intentionally Sustainable was mentioned before Klean Kanteen in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Klean Kanteen, about 32 searches for every 1 for Intentionally Sustainable
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Intentionally Sustainable, named ahead of Klean Kanteen in 3 of 4 answers
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Top metal straw brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Intentionally Sustainable was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Klean Kanteen was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Intentionally Sustainable was listed before Klean Kanteen in three out of four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- CaliWoods4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Klean Kanteen3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Intentionally Sustainable3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hydro Flask0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Stanley0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
YETI0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about metal straw brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which metal straw brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best metal straw brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best metal straw brand in New Zealand for reusable drinks?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best metal straw”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“stainless steel straws”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Intentionally Sustainable or Klean Kanteen more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Intentionally Sustainable and Klean Kanteen by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six metal straw brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Klean Kanteen, Intentionally Sustainable. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Hydro Flask | Stanley | YETI | Klean Kanteen | CaliWoods | Intentionally Sustainable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52.4% | 40.5% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.05% |
| Nov 2025 | 65% | 27.8% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.03% |
| Dec 2025 | 59.1% | 30.8% | 6.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.03% |
| Jan 2026 | 63.8% | 27.2% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.04% |
| Feb 2026 | 63.4% | 27.1% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.05% |
| Mar 2026 | 64% | 27.6% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 2% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 59.6% | 31% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.06% |
| May 2026 | 52% | 40.3% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.05% |
| Jun 2026 | 43.4% | 50.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 0.71% | 0.04% |
| Jul 2026 | 56.8% | 36% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.05% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.7% | 35.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 0.93% | 0.04% |
| Sep 2026 | 47% | 44.5% | 5.7% | 1.8% | 0.93% | 0.05% |
How has the Intentionally Sustainable and Klean Kanteen comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Klean Kanteen was ahead of Intentionally Sustainable in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Intentionally Sustainable’s share of searches among metal straw brands in New Zealand held steady at 0.05%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 10.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Klean Kanteen’s share of searches among metal straw brands in New Zealand moved from 1.6% to 1.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 320.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand metal straw brands in September 2026?
0 changes
Neither Intentionally Sustainable nor Klean Kanteen moved beyond provider rounding among metal straw brands in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Intentionally Sustainable’s and Klean Kanteen’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Intentionally Sustainable
1 branded search term
- intentionally sustainable
Klean Kanteen
1 branded search term
- klean kanteen
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