Custom Printed Cups

Custom paper cups are becoming necessary for beverage brands. Whether you are running a coffee shop or you have a cold corner, these cups are necessary to present the beverage in a sustainable manner. At Custom Boxes Market, we are manufacturing these cups with food-grade and durable material that are moisture-resistant and have perfect structural integrity. 

These cups, featuring high-quality cellulose polymers and premium prints, ensure an elegant and promotional presentation. Our company uses the best quality manufacturing process that optimizes the fibers’ chemistry and molecular levels and gives moisture-resistant custom paper cup packaging.  Our company gives different dimensions, some of which are as follows:

Each size of the cup differs from the other. This difference is not just because of the difference in capacity of cups, but also the height-to-diameter ratio and hydrostatic pressure tolerance. Rims of different cups also vary with higher GSM bottoms. 

Base Materials Used in Custom Paper Cups

Our company deals in the provision of custom paper cups wholesale services with the use of sustainable and food-grade materials. These materials are manufactured with virgin wood pulp or controlled recycled fibers. The preferred materials used for these cups are as follows: 

• Solid Bleached Sulfate  
• Solid Bleached Board  
• Food-grade Kraft paperboard

Long-chain cellulose fibers are used, which are a kind of polysaccharide with repeated glucose units. These glucose units are connected by β(1→4) glycosidic bonds. The presence of these bonds defines the extent of durability our custom paper cups for coffee or other beverages have. Brands can rely on the quality of these cups because, at the molecular level, they have:

• High tensile strength
• Crystalline and amorphous regions
• Extensive hydroxyl groups that form hydrogen bonds

What happened in the manufacturing process is that the fibers interlock mechanically due to the formation of hydrogen bonds. Such an orientation of fibers gives hoop strength to the paper that is strong and flexible. We make sure that whatever the size of the cup you have chosen, the quality and the GSM are just right, so your product can be presented in the best possible way. GSM is highly important due to the following reasons: 

• Compression resistance
• Buckling threshold
• Liquid pressure tolerance
• Thermal insulation

At the molecular level, the impact of GSM is significant, leading to quality cups. So if you need cups with high density, then make sure you are selecting high GSM paper. This will have an increased overall structure that improves hydrogen bonding, which reduces pore size and capillary action. Brands that do not want leaky cups that can deform easily must select thick paper material, such as for 24-oz paper cups. Our company makes sure that you get the perfect style of cups with its advanced manufacturing facility. We follow the chronological sequence of steps for the best quality paper that includes the following:

Sizing Agents To Control Moisture Interaction 

No matter how thick and quality material brands are selecting, the chances of your material getting soggy are significantly high. In this case, our company uses sizing to control moisture interaction. Sizing agents chemically modify the structure of fibers and prevent swelling, leading to high material strength. We use the following types of sizing agents for custom single and double-walled paper cups:

Alkyl Ketene Dimer 

This is used as an integral sizing agent. AKD dimer reacts with the hydroxyl group on the cellulose chain to form covalent bonds. The presence of covalent bonding creates a hydrophobic surface that repels water. Alkyl ketene reduces water penetration and decreases the chances of wicking. This is the best option for a custom compostable cold cup that can retain its shape under wet conditions.

Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride 

It is a surface sizing agent. ASA has almost the same properties as that of allyl kete, but reacts faster. For high-speed production of a beverage or a custom fry scoop cup. It is a kind of modified starch that enhances the surface smoothness of the material and makes it perfect for printing. Along with the provision of barrier-resistant coatings and adhesives, this gives reliable ink adhesion and design quality. 

Barrier Coatings To Block Moisture And Grease 

Barrier coatings create a continuous polymer film that blocks the moisture and gives the material grease resistance. Paper alone cannot withstand liquids and is highly prone to becoming soggy. We have different options of coatings that are as follows: 

Polyethylene Coating

PE is the most widely used barrier layer that creates a hydrophobic layer on the surface of the custom paper cups, reducing water evaporation, and can be used for custom coffee cups, as it can tolerate high temperatures. The presence of long hydrocarbon chains creates a nonpolar barrier surface with an entangled polymer chain that prevents liquid diffusion. 

Polylactic Acid Coating

This is a bio-based coating that is derived from fermented plant starch. You must use PLA coatings if you need 24-oz single-wall paper cups for large beverages and want to keep them compostable under industrial conditions. This coating gives clarity and moderate heat resistance to the cups. 

Water-Based Dispersion  

Water-based dispersion coalesces during the drying process and is a dispersion-based coating. This coating makes it easy for brands to recycle the cups and reduce their carbon footprint.    

Printing Processes For Engaging Designs 

Prints are vital to give the cup promotional potential. Your custom paper cups with logos create brand distinction and help you stand out among others. We make sure that the printed design can withstand heat and is resistant to condensation and friction. Brands can give us any design and any design to give an alluring and engaging look to the cups. Our printing princesses include the following: 

Flexographic Printing

• High-speed
• Water-based inks
• Excellent for large runs

Offset Printing

• High image resolution
• Sharp branding details

Digital Printing

• Short runs
• Variable data printing

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Brands that are looking for sustainable custom paper cups with promotional potential can contact Custom Boxes Market. Our company is giving the best and most affordable packaging boxes that are durable and can withstand moisture. You can select multiple designs and dimensions for a perfect cup of paper.