I’m a China-based Manufacturer and I bring you 18 Oz Clear Plastic Cups designed for distributors, event planners, and foodservice buyers. They are crystal clear, sturdy, and stack nicely, perfect for cold drinks, iced tea, cocktails, and take-away service. The BPA-free and food-safe materials give you confidence when selling to customers. In bulk, you’ll find reliable supply, consistent quality, and competitive pricing. I offer flexible packaging, short lead times, and options for private labeling if you need it. With easy handling and a comfortable lip, these cups reduce spills and improve service speed in busy venues. Sourcing from me means you deal directly with the manufacturer in China, so pricing stays favorable and communication stays clear. If you’re evaluating alternatives for high-volume orders, I can help you size, stock levels, and shipping terms to keep your operations running smooth.
Our 18 oz clear plastic cups combine crystal clarity, dimensional stability and reliable stacking to meet the demands of foodservice, retail and event procurement. Made from premium, food-grade resin and available in recyclable and PCR options, they accept a range of lids, resist cracking, and maintain form across typical beverage temperatures. Each design undergoes prototyping, tensile and clarity testing, and is produced under controlled conditions to meet international food-contact standards and consistent aesthetic quality. From concept to delivery we streamline every step: rapid sampling and custom printing, flexible minimums, scalable production capacity, strict inline and final QC with batch traceability, and export-ready packaging to protect goods in transit. Transparent lead times, multiple shipping options and responsive order management ensure global buyers get predictable supply, on-time shipments and products that perform exactly as specified.
| Attribute | Specification | Measured Value | Units | Test Method / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | 18 oz clear plastic cup (single-use, beverage) | — | — | Designed for cold and room-temperature beverages; food-contact compliant material |
| Nominal Volume | 18 oz | ≈532 | mL | Gravimetric fill test; acceptance ±3% |
| Material | Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) | PET | — | FTIR verification; food-contact grade |
| Manufacturing Process | Thermoforming from PET sheet | Thermoformed | — | Cycle controlled sheet forming; wall distribution monitoring |
| Top Inner Diameter | Standard opening for lids | 102 | mm | Caliper measurement; tolerance ±0.5 mm |
| Base Diameter | Stable base geometry | 50 | mm | Caliper measurement; tolerance ±0.5 mm |
| Height | Typical stackable profile | 137 | mm | Caliper measurement; tolerance ±1.0 mm |
| Average Wall Thickness | Uniform wall for rigidity | 0.22 | mm | Micrometer; typical range 0.18–0.28 mm |
| Rim Thickness | Reinforced for lid fit and user comfort | 0.82 | mm | Micrometer; tolerance 0.6–1.0 mm |
| Mass per Cup | Lightweight yet rigid | 9.8 | g | Precision scale; typical variation ±0.5 g |
| Clarity / Haze | High optical clarity for beverage visibility | 3.2 | % haze | ASTM D1003; acceptance ≤6% |
| Heat Resistance (short-term) | Service limit for hot-fill caution | 70 | °C | Oven exposure 30 min; no visible deformation |
| Cold Resistance | Maintain integrity at low temperatures | -20 | °C | Freezer test; no cracking after 24 h |
| Drop Test (1.2 m) | Transit durability for filled cup | 95 | % intact | ISTA-inspired drop; acceptance ≥90% |
| Leak Test | Seal/lid compatibility and form stability | Pass | — | Water immersion & inversion; zero leakage allowed |
| Recyclability | Designed for mainstream recycling streams | >95 | % mass | Material declaration: PET (recyclable); follow local recycling rules |
| Biobased Content | Typical material origin | 0 | % | Conventional PET (fossil-derived) unless specified otherwise |
| Typical Production Cycle Time | Average cycle for cup generation | 3.8 | s / cup | Cycle measured on production line; depends on equipment |
| Quality Control Pass Rate | End-of-line acceptance rate | 98.6 | % | Statistical sampling; rejects include deformation, severe haze, leaks |
| Standard Pack Count | Typical inner pack configuration for handling | 100 | cups / box | Customizable per packaging spec; listed as reference |
| Recommended Storage Conditions | To maintain dimensional and optical stability | 10–30 | °C | Store dry, avoid prolonged UV exposure, stack to avoid deformation |
| Shelf Life (sealed packaging) | Material and visual stability under recommended storage | 24 | months | Accelerated ageing & visual tests; if stored per conditions |
