Disposable Hot Cups
Cups specified for heat — wall construction and lining for hot service.
Specification & quote
Coffee Cups
Single Wall Paper Cups
A single wall cup is one layer of lined board. It costs the least, stores the most compactly, and prints the most sharply of any construction.
What it does not do is insulate, which is why it is normally paired with a sleeve above 8oz.
- 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 Single Wall 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.
Where Single Wall Is the Right Answer
- Espresso and small hot drinks, where there is little heat against the hand.
- Cold drinks, which need no insulation at all.
- High-volume operations where storage space is limited.
- Any site already buying sleeves for branding reasons.
If you are printing sleeves anyway, single wall cups plus sleeves is a coherent specification rather than a compromise.
The combination works particularly well with sleeves that add both grip and branding.
The Smooth Surface Prints Most Cleanly
A ripple or double wall cup has a textured outer surface that softens fine detail. A single wall cup does not.
For a brand with small type, a detailed mark or a QR code, single wall gives a noticeably cleaner result.
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.
Single Wall Paper Cups: Common Questions
Is a single wall cup too hot to hold?
Above about 8oz with a hot drink, most people find it uncomfortable without a sleeve. Below that, and for cold drinks, it is fine on its own.
Does single wall print better than double wall?
Noticeably, for fine detail. The outer surface is smooth rather than textured, so small type and detailed marks hold cleanly.
Why does single wall print better?
The outer surface is smooth rather than textured, so small type, fine detail and QR codes hold cleanly.
How much storage do they save?
Considerably. A case holds far more single wall cups than double wall, which matters in a small back-of-house.
Do these suit cold drinks?
Very well, since no insulation is needed. Condensation on the outside is the only consideration, and a sleeve solves grip.
Should we pair them with sleeves?
If you are printing sleeves anyway, single wall cups plus sleeves is a coherent specification rather than a compromise.
Are they the cheapest hot cup?
Per cup, yes. Whether they are cheapest overall depends on whether you then buy sleeves to go with them.
Will they deform when squeezed?
At larger sizes with a full drink, a thin single wall can, which is what pops a lid. Wall stiffness matters above 16oz.
Can we print full colour?
Yes, and this is the construction that reproduces it most cleanly, because the surface is smooth.
Do you supply these with sleeves?
Yes, and single wall plus a printed sleeve is a coherent specification rather than a compromise. Send both quantities.
Prefer to Talk It Through?
Sizing questions are usually quicker on the phone, especially if you have the product in front of you.
