Custom Cold Cups / Plastic Cups

A branded packaging staple, cold cups can capture a moment, an event, or an everyday ritual for your customers. Available in a range of sizes we see these used by matcha brands, cold cafe drinks, alc /non alc spritzers, and many more. If there’s anything you want to do with cold cups that we don’t offer - get in touch! 

What is the difference between the various cold cups on the website? 

Recyclable vs Compostable

There are two material options available for cold cups; recyclable (PET) cups are made from standard plastic materials which can usually be recycled curbside in most cities. 

Compostable (PLA) cups are made from a cornstarch extract intended to mimic a classic plastic feel. It’s visually and tangibly indistinguishable from the PE cups and a great way to promote sustainability in your brand. Disposal really depends on local guidelines as to whether PLA is an accepted material, most larger cities have a PLA program but may require drop off at a specific location rather than curbside in a green bin. 

Flat bottom vs Round / U-Shaped:

Cold cups come in two shapes, your classic flat bottom and what we call a U-shape or rounded bottom cup. The latter still sits flat on a table but the edges of the bottom rim curve up to give a more smooth and stylish look. Mostly you see this with matcha brands but now the trend has swept across other markets as well. Both options are available in PE/PLA materials. 

Capacity

Note that capacity is measured up to the brim and doesn’t reflect the average pour, these are maximum held volume measurements. 

Packing