Will the print scratch off?
No. Direct print is cured to the cup wall and survives commercial dishwashing and freezer-to-counter cycling.
Product buying guide
Kubki Plastikowe for UK food businesses
Przezroczyste kubki PET i PP do zimnych napojów i smoothie. This page is built to answer the common questions buyers usually ask before requesting a custom quote.
Typical MOQ
5,000 units
Price range
£0.12 to £0.35 / unit
Best used for
Iced coffee, frappé and bubble tea bars
Best for
Typical service situations where this packaging route makes sense.
Iced coffee, frappé and bubble tea bars
Smoothie, juice and protein-shake counters
Cocktail bars and outdoor events
Convenience and grab-and-go retail
Typical buyers
Who usually purchases this category before moving into RFQ.
Cold drink chains
Bubble tea operators
Event and festival drink bars
Custom options
Buyers usually want to understand what can change before they ask for pricing.
Size options start from 7 oz / 200 ml and can be matched to your service format.
Material routes include rPET (recycled), PP (polypropylene), PLA (compostable).
Print routes include Direct screen-print, Offset 4-colour, Frosted shrink-sleeve.
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 5,000 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
Crystal-clear branded plastic cups put your iced coffee, smoothie or cocktail menu on full display. Our cups are formed from food-grade rPET or PP with a glass-like finish that holds its shape with ice, fizz and thick shakes — no sweating-through, no flex when stacked on a service tray.
We screen-print or offset-print directly onto the cup wall in up to 6 colours, with white underprint where required so your brand stays crisp on both clear and frosted backgrounds. Matching dome and flat lids with straw slots are produced in the same run.
Food-grade rPET (recycled), PP or PLA cups
Crystal-clear or frosted finish, smooth rolled rim
Direct screen-print, up to 6 colours with white base
Matching dome, flat and X-slot lids available
Stackable, vending and dispenser compatible
Lead time 5–7 weeks from approval
Materials
rPET (recycled)
Crystal-clear and rigid, made from recycled bottle stock
PP (polypropylene)
Softer feel, microwave-friendly, slightly hazy clarity
PLA (compostable)
Plant-derived, suitable for industrial composting
Print options
Direct screen-print
Best for solid logos and bold typography on clear cups
Offset 4-colour
Full photographic artwork wrapped around the cup
Frosted shrink-sleeve
Full-bleed, premium retail-ready finish
Typical sizes
These are common starting points. Exact options depend on the final route and approved spec.
7 oz / 200 ml
Tasters, kids' drinks
9 oz / 250 ml
Soft drinks
12 oz / 350 ml
Iced coffee, juice
16 oz / 450 ml
Smoothie, milkshake
20 oz / 550 ml
Bubble tea, slush
FAQ
Can I get matching lids?
Yes — dome, flat and X-slot lids in clear, black or white, with or without a printed top.
Are cups suitable for hot drinks?
PP cups handle warm drinks up to 80 °C. For hot drinks we recommend our paper cup range.
Do you offer pre-press proofs?
Yes — we send a digital proof, and on request a physical sample of the printed cup before going to full production.
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