Logo Paper Cups
Single-colour logo printing — the cheapest branded cup available.
Specification & quote
Printed & Seasonal Cups
Full Colour Printed Paper Cups
A cup is not a cylinder. Flattened out, it is a curved fan shape, and artwork laid out on a rectangle distorts when it is wrapped.
Most disappointing cup print traces back to that one geometric fact.
- Cut to your own product, not a stock size
- Board, print and finish confirmed in writing
- Delivered across the UK on national carriers
Short enquiry
Quote for This Product
Tell us the quantity and any date you are working to. We reply with the board, print and finish, plus the minimum order quantity and lead time.
Design Your Own
Design Your Printed Paper Cups
Pick a colour, put your name on it, and see how the idea reads before you ask anyone for a price. It is a sketch rather than a manufacturing proof — the real shape is cut from the product you already serve.
Sleeve colour
Finish
A printed sleeve brands a plain cup you already buy, which is why a single site usually reaches for one before it reaches for a printed cup.
Carry this into the full designerThe full page adds the size, board, print and quantity, then sends the whole specification over in one go. Nothing is committed to at any point.
Artwork Sits on a Fan, Not a Rectangle
Because a cup tapers, its flat blank is an arc. Horizontal lines drawn straight across it curve once the cup is formed, and type set level rises at both ends.
We supply a die template shaped to the cup so artwork is built on it from the start rather than corrected afterwards.
Everything a designer needs is set out in our file formats and templates we work from.
What Full Colour Is Worth Paying For
- Photographic imagery, which cannot be reproduced in spot colours.
- Illustrations with many colours or soft gradients.
- Several designs in one order, where digital printing carries no per-design plate cost.
- Seasonal ranges where artwork changes but the cup does not.
A one or two colour logo does not need full colour, and printing it that way costs more for no gain.
Ordering, Artwork and Delivery
Getting a Quote
Tell us the volume you pour and whether you need matching lids. We reply with a written specification, the minimum order quantity and the lead time for your job.
Artwork
Cup blanks are a curved fan, so we supply a template to design on. Full file requirements are set out in our artwork guidelines.
Turnaround
Lead times depend on the print method, run length and press schedule, so we confirm yours on the quote rather than publishing a single figure.
Delivery in the UK
Orders are dispatched on national carriers to any UK address. Seedelivery information for how dates are given.
Printed Paper Cups: Common Questions
Why does our logo look stretched on the cup?
Almost always because the artwork was laid out on a rectangle. A cup blank is a curved fan, so a logo placed on a straight baseline distorts when the cup is formed.
Is full colour always better than two colours?
Not for a flat logo. Two spot colours reproduce a brand mark more accurately and usually cost less. Full colour earns its cost on photographs and complex illustration.
Why does our logo look stretched?
Almost always because the artwork was laid out on a rectangle. A cup blank is a curved fan, so a straight baseline distorts when formed.
Is full colour always better?
Not for a flat logo. Two spot colours reproduce a brand mark more accurately and usually cost less on a long run.
What does full colour earn its cost on?
Photographs, complex illustration and several designs in one order, where digital printing carries no per-design plate cost.
Can we get the die template?
Yes, as an editable vector file. Ask for it before design work starts rather than trying to correct a rectangle afterwards.
What resolution do images need?
At least 300 dpi at final printed size. An image that looks sharp on screen is often a quarter of that.
Will colours match across sizes?
Different sizes can run on different presses or board batches. If consistency matters, say so at quote stage so sizes are planned together.
Can we print edge to edge?
Bleed extends past the cut line, but a small unprinted margin remains at the rim on every printed cup regardless of supplier.
How many designs can one order carry?
On digital printing, several. Send the split between designs rather than a total so the quantities are priced properly.
Prefer to Talk It Through?
Sizing questions are usually quicker on the phone, especially if you have the product in front of you.
