7oz Blue Water Cups (100)

How Do I Know Which Cups To Buy?

Disposable cups are available in many different sizes, materials and designs, though they all fall into just a few categories. The best choice for your needs will depend on several factors, including budget, drink size, colour scheme and more. Here is a basic guide to help you decide.

Single Wall Cups

As the name suggests, single wall cups are made from a single layer of card, making them a very cost-effective option. They are suitable for both hot and cold drinks, though if you are serving tea and coffee, you may prefer to give your customers a cardboard ‘cup clutch’ sleeve to prevent too much of the heat from the drink getting through onto their hands.

Double Wall Cups

Made using two separate outer layers bonded together, double wall cups offer much better thermal insulation, meaning that hot drinks stay hotter for longer and are noticeably cooler to the touch. This removes the need for cup clutches, though they are of course more expensive to manufacture.

Ripple Cups

The ripple cups that we stock are all triple walled, so they are very strong and have the best insulation available. They are available in a variety of different textures and designs, several different colours and a whole range of sizes, so they are the perfect for choice for serving all types of hot drinks to your customers.

Biodegradable Cups

The biodegradable paper cups that we offer are made from premium food grade materials, single PLA-coated and printed with a simple but attractive design.

These compostable cups can be placed with other biodegradable materials and turned into a nutrient rich compost. Additionally, they don’t release harmful toxins while decomposing, so if your business needs disposable cups with the greenest credentials, this could be the right choice for you. 

PET Cups 

Our clear plastic smoothie cups are manufactured from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and are lightweight, strong and resistant to impact. Additionally, they can be recycled. These cups are perfect for all cold drinks such as smoothies, milkshakes, soft drinks, fruit juice, etc. They are not suitable for use with hot beverages.

Milkshake Cups

The candy-striped milkshake cups that we stock are made from a single layer of wax-coated paper, making them perfect for holding cold drinks without adding the unnecessary expense of a double wall construction. Available in various colours and sizes, they are great not only for serving shakes, but can also be used for pick ‘n mix sweets, etc. Also available with domed or flat lids.

Vending Cups

We also stock plastic cups for use in suitable vending machines, as well as blue plastic cups for use alongside water coolers. Both of these are made from plastic and can be recycled.

If you require any further information about any of our disposable cups and lids, please get in touch using the 'contact us' link at the top of this page.