Will the printed ink come off on my fingers?
No — our water-based inks are bonded to the tissue fibre and do not transfer.
Product buying guide
Napkins for UK food businesses
1-ply and 2-ply printed napkins in standard and cocktail sizes. This page is built to answer the common questions buyers usually ask before requesting a custom quote.
Typical MOQ
10,000 units
Price range
£0.01 to £0.05 / unit
Best used for
Coffee and dessert shops
Best for
Typical service situations where this packaging route makes sense.
Coffee and dessert shops
Cocktail bars and pubs
Restaurants and hotels
Events, weddings and conferences
Typical buyers
Who usually purchases this category before moving into RFQ.
Cafes
Bakeries
Restaurant groups
Custom options
Buyers usually want to understand what can change before they ask for pricing.
Size options start from 20 × 20 cm and can be matched to your service format.
Material routes include 1-ply tissue, 2-ply tissue, Recycled tissue.
Print routes include 1-colour print, 2-colour print, Edge band.
We can scope logo placement, print coverage, finish preference and whether the job is a first run or repeat order.
What we need to quote accurately
Estimated quantity or quantity band. MOQ for this category typically starts from 10,000 units.
Preferred size, format or application so we can avoid quoting the wrong spec.
Artwork status: logo only, partly ready, or print-ready files with dielines.
Target delivery timing and whether this is a launch order, restock or repeat run.
What affects lead time
We prefer explaining the variables instead of giving blanket promises.
Product type, quantity, print coverage and whether the route uses standard or bespoke dimensions.
How quickly artwork, proofs and final approvals are supplied back.
Whether samples, multiple SKUs or mixed delivery timing are part of the brief.
Which production route best fits the order once MOQ, timing and finish are confirmed.
Sample, delivery and approval assurance
How we keep the order path defensible before and after sign-off.
We confirm the production and delivery plan before order approval rather than relying on blanket lead-time promises.
Digital proofs are checked before production starts, and repeat orders can follow the saved approved spec.
Samples or material checks can be discussed before a full production run where that makes sense for the category.
Delivery tracking and order-stage updates are shared once the job is in motion.
Product details
Branded napkins are a low-cost, high-frequency brand touchpoint. Our napkins are produced from soft virgin pulp or recycled tissue, 1-ply or 2-ply, in standard dinner, snack and cocktail sizes. They sit beside every cup, plate and basket — quietly carrying your logo.
We print 1 or 2 colour artwork in a corner, edge band or full-tile pattern using food-contact safe inks. Pre-folded, pressed and packed in food-service-friendly sleeves.
1-ply and 2-ply soft virgin or recycled tissue
Standard dinner, snack and cocktail sizes
1 or 2 colour edge or corner print
Pre-folded 1/4 or 1/8 fold for dispensers
Food-contact safe water-based inks
Lead time 3–5 weeks from approval
Materials
1-ply tissue
Light and economical for high-volume sites
2-ply tissue
Premium feel for restaurants and hotels
Recycled tissue
PCW content for eco-led brands
Print options
1-colour print
Logo in a corner or as a repeating tile
2-colour print
Logo plus brand colour stripe or border
Edge band
Continuous coloured strip along one fold
Typical sizes
These are common starting points. Exact options depend on the final route and approved spec.
20 × 20 cm
Cocktail, drinks
24 × 24 cm
Snack, lunch
33 × 33 cm
Standard dinner
40 × 40 cm
Premium dining
FAQ
What fold should I order?
1/4 fold suits open table service; 1/8 fold fits standard dispensers and reduces waste.
Can you print bleed-to-edge designs?
Edge bands run to the edge of the napkin; full-bleed prints are not possible on tissue substrate.
What is the minimum order?
10,000 napkins per size and design — usually 4–6 weeks of stock for a busy café.
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Ready to quote napkins?
Send the product type, quantity band, artwork status and target delivery window. We will come back with a defensible route rather than a generic lead-time promise.