I’m a China-based manufacturer supplying Clear Plastic Cups designed for events, groceries, and hospitality. I know how important it is for B2B buyers to have consistent clarity, sturdy walls, leak-proof lid compatibility, and clear labeling options. Our Clear Plastic Cups come in multiple sizes, stackable, crack-resistant, BPA-free, food-grade PET/PC materials. We offer standard 4 oz, 8 oz, 12 oz, 16 oz options, with smooth rims and crack-resistant bases. We ship with efficient lead times, flexible MOQs, and OEM/ODM packaging. We keep bulk pricing for long-term partnerships, and I can customize printing or logo embossing as needed for branding. Our manufacturing process in China ensures traceability, tested for safety, and compliance with food contact regulations. If you’re looking for a dependable supplier who understands distributor and retailer needs, I’m ready to discuss minimum orders, private labeling, and just-in-time deliveries to your warehouse or store chain.
Clear plastic cups are back in vogue as global demand surges for convenient, visually appealing beverage packaging. Advances in production technology now deliver glass-like clarity, consistent wall thickness and lightweight designs that reduce shipping costs and improve shelf presence. Factories offer a variety of food-grade materials—virgin PET, rPET, PP and compostable PLA—plus barrier coatings, stackable shapes and high-quality printing to support private-label, seasonal promotions and on-the-go retail. For global buyers, prioritize suppliers that combine automation, strict quality control and recognized certifications (ISO, FDA, EU) with flexible MOQs, fast lead times and reliable logistics. Sustainable options such as rPET/PCR content and lightweighting lower carbon footprint and total landed cost. Request samples, verify capacity and quality checks, and partner with a responsive factory that can scale for peak seasons and deliver tailored branding solutions.
| Product Variant | Volume (ml / oz) | Material | Wall Thickness (mm) | Clarity (% light trans.) | Lid Compatibility | Recyclable | Compostable | Food-contact Certs | Manufacturing | Avg Weight / Cup (g) | Melting / Tg (°C) | Microwave Safe | Dishwasher Safe | Typical Use Cases | Est. CO2e / 1,000 cups (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear PET Cold Cup — Small | 250 ml / 8.5 oz | PET (polyethylene terephthalate) | 0.20 | ≈91% | Snap-fit dome lids | Yes (1) | No | FDA, EU 10/2011 | Thermoforming / Stretch processing | ≈8 g | Melting ≈250–260 | No | Not recommended | Cold beverages, smoothies, samples | ≈25 |
| Clear PET Cold Cup — Medium | 500 ml / 17 oz | PET | 0.30 | ≈91% | Flat & dome lids | Yes (1) | No | FDA, EU | Thermoforming | ≈13 g | Melting ≈250–260 | No | Not recommended | Iced coffee, large cold drinks | ≈32 |
| Crystal PS Clear Cup | 350 ml / 12 oz | Polystyrene (PS) | 0.30 | ≈94% | Rigid snap lids | Limited | No | FDA, EU | Injection molding | ≈9 g | Melting ≈220–240 | No | Not recommended | Clear dessert cups, cold presentation | ≈28 |
| Clear PP Multi-use Cup | 350 ml / 12 oz | Polypropylene (PP) | 0.35 | ≈86% | Flat lids, heat-resistant seals | Yes (5) | No | FDA, EU | Injection molding | ≈10 g | Melting ≈160–170 | Generally yes (short cycles) | Top-rack recommended | Hot & cold beverages, reusable-similar | ≈22 |
| Clear PLA Compostable Cup | 500 ml / 17 oz | PLA (polylactic acid) | 0.35 | ≈89% | Compostable lids | Limited (industr.) | Industrial | EN 13432 / ASTM D6400, food-contact approvals | Extrusion & thermoforming | ≈14 g | Tg ≈55–65, degradation 150–180 | No | No | Cold beverages at events, eco-markets | ≈18 |
| Heavy-duty PET Cold Cup — XL | 700 ml / 24 oz | PET (thicker gauge) | 0.45 | ≈90% | Flat & dome lids | Yes (1) | No | FDA, EU | Thermoforming | ≈18 g | Melting ≈250–260 | No | Not recommended | Large cold beverages, promotions | ≈45 |
