We are a China-based Manufacturer delivering Custom Plastic Drinking Cups for bulk orders. Our cups are fully customizable—size, color, logo, and imprint methods—to fit your branding and event needs. Made from food-safe, BPA-free plastic, they’re sturdy, light-weight, and stackable for easy warehouse handling and fast packing. We offer various volumes—from 4 oz to 16 oz—and options like translucent, opaque, or frosted finishes. For promotions, we can provide heat-stamped or screen-printed branding, and we can meet cold and hot beverage timelines. Lead times are competitive; MOQ flexible for first orders, with scalable production as your demand grows. As a China-based Manufacturer, we control quality from raw material to final packaging, ensuring consistency across batches. Certs available on request (FDA, LFGB). Partner with us for reliable supply chains, competitive pricing, and responsive after-sales support. Let’s discuss your specs and target markets today.
As leaders in custom plastic drinking cups, our Shanghai-based manufacturing team sets the industry standard by combining advanced production, rigorous quality control and flexible customization. We offer a range of food-contact materials (including recyclable and compostable options) and finishing techniques—color matching, printing, embossing and anti-fog treatments—backed by systematic testing and compliance to international food-safety expectations. From rapid prototyping and low-volume runs to high-capacity orders, we tailor solutions to product, market and regulatory needs. Global buyers benefit from transparent lead times, competitive pricing, scalable capacity and coordinated logistics from factory to port. Whether launching a new brand, planning seasonal promotions or shifting toward more sustainable disposables, our end-to-end service—from design support and sampling to tailored packaging and quality assurance—delivers consistent performance, reliable supply and faster time-to-market.
| Material | Typical Manufacturing Process | Wall Thickness (mm) | Avg Cup Weight (g) (12 oz typical) |
Recyclability (%) (municipal acceptance estimate) |
Biodegradability Rating (0=none, 5=fully compostable industrially) |
Melt Temp (°C) | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Typical Production Capacity (units/month per large line) |
Avg Lead Time (days) | Common Use-Cases | Typical Certifications / Standards Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) | Thermoforming / Injection stretch blow molding | 0.18 | 8.5 | 90 | 0 | 250–260 | 60 | 5,000,000 | 21 | Cold beverages, carbonated drinks, clear display cups | FDA / EU food-contact compliance; ISO 9001; widely accepted in municipal recycling streams |
| rPET (Recycled PET) | Thermoforming using recycled resin | 0.19 | 9.0 | 90 | 0 | 250–255 | 58 | 3,500,000 | 28 | Sustainable cold cups, single-use with recycled content | FDA / EU food-contact compliance; ISO 14001; recycled-content certification (e.g., GRS) |
| PP (Polypropylene) | Injection molding / Thermoforming | 0.22 | 10.5 | 30 | 0 | 160–170 | 35 | 4,000,000 | 21 | Hot and cold cups, microwaveable lids, thicker reusable disposables | FDA / EU food-contact compliance; ISO 9001; increasing municipal collection programs |
| PS (HIPS — High Impact Polystyrene) | Vacuum forming / Thermoforming | 0.20 | 9.2 | 20 | 0 | 220–240 | 50 | 3,000,000 | 21 | Cold disposable cups, dessert cups, clear rigid containers | FDA / EU food-contact compliance; ISO 9001; typically limited curbside recycling |
| PLA (Polylactic Acid) | Thermoforming (bio-based resin) | 0.25 | 11.0 | 10 | 4 | 160–180 | 60 | 1,200,000 | 35 | Compostable disposable cups for cold drinks (non-carbonated), eco-alternative | ASTM D6400 / EN 13432 (industrial compostability); FDA / EU food-contact where applicable |
