Coloured Paper Cups
Solid colour bodies matched to your brand palette.
Specification & quote
Coloured Paper Cups
White Paper Cups
White is where every cup range starts. The board arrives white, so no ink is needed to make it that colour, and printed colours land accurately on it.
For a first branded order it is almost always the sensible base.
- 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 White 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.
White Against a Coloured Body
| White | Solid colour | |
|---|---|---|
| Print cost | Only where the design sits | Ink across the whole cup |
| Colour accuracy | Highest — inks land on a neutral base | Accurate, but on top of coverage cost |
| Shelf presence | Neutral, quiet | Strong from a distance |
| Marks and stains | Show more | Hide better |
| Suits | First orders, clean brand positioning | Established brands with a colour to own |
A one-colour logo on white is the cheapest branded cup it is possible to order.
Clean Does Not Mean Plain
Plenty of well-regarded cafés use a white cup with a single mark, and it reads as confident rather than cheap.
What undermines it is a low-quality board that looks grey rather than white. If you are going minimal, the board grade matters more than usual.
The most economical version of this is covered on single-logo printing on a plain body.
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.
White Paper Cups: Common Questions
Is a white cup cheaper than a coloured one?
Meaningfully so. A coloured cup needs ink across the entire surface; a white one needs ink only where the design sits, which can be a small fraction of the area.
Do white cups show coffee marks?
More than dark cups, particularly around the rim. In practice a takeaway cup is not held long enough for it to matter much, though it is noticeable on cups sitting in a seating area.
Why is white the cheapest base?
Because the board arrives white. No ink is needed to make it that colour, so you pay only for the design you actually print.
Will our colours print accurately?
As accurately as this process allows, because inks land on a neutral base. If colour matters, white board is what to ask for.
Can we start plain and print later?
Yes, and plenty of sites do. Plain cups prove the size and lid fit before any artwork spend.
Does board quality matter more on white?
Yes. With no print to distract, a low-grade stock reads as grey, which undermines a deliberately minimal look.
Is a one-colour logo enough?
It is the cheapest branded cup there is, and on a good white board it reads as confident rather than cheap.
Do white cups suit kraft-style branding?
Not really. If the plain unbleached look is the point, kraft is the material rather than white board printed brown.
Can we run white and coloured together?
On digital printing, yes. Send the split so both are priced properly rather than assumed even.
Do you supply plain white cups?
Yes, and plenty of sites start there before committing to artwork. The lid and size decisions are identical.
Prefer to Talk It Through?
Sizing questions are usually quicker on the phone, especially if you have the product in front of you.
