Foam Cups

EPS, expanded polystyrene, is what separates a foam cup from a plain paper cup. The foam wall doesn't conduct heat, which means a hot drink doesn't make the outside of the cup uncomfortable, and a cold drink doesn't cause condensation on the outside or warm up quickly. A single-wall paper cup can't do either of those things without a second layer. The range covers sizes from compact espresso options right through to the largest size for tall drinks and generous cold serves. All sizes carry a printed logo on the outer foam wall. Lid options are available on selected sizes, and one mid-range size can be ordered with sleeves. MOQ is 250 units per size.

Branded foam cups go out the door with the customer and stay in their hand for the full duration of the drink. Out on the street, at a desk, in a queue at the next stop, the logo is on show the whole time. For a cafe or food service operator, that's the logo out in the world without any extra distribution effort.

Printing on the outer foam wall of each style. MOQ 250 units per size across all sizes in the range.

Before You Order

What makes EPS foam different from paper as a cup material?

EPS foam is a closed-cell structure that insulates the drink from the outside in a single wall, with no second layer needed. A plain paper cup conducts temperature straight to the outer surface, so a double-wall construction is needed to match what foam does in one, making foam the more material-efficient insulated option.

Do foam cups work for both hot and cold drinks?

Yes, foam cups work for both. EPS insulates in both directions, so hot drinks stay at temperature without warming the outer wall and cold drinks don't cause condensation on the outside, and the same cup style handles both in the same service setting.

What sizes are available and which gets ordered most?

The range runs from compact espresso sizes through to large sizes for tall drinks and cold serves. Mid-to-large sizes are the most commonly ordered by cafes and takeaway operators for their standard menu, with smaller sizes suiting short-serve applications like espressos and tasting portions.

Is the print on a foam cup food-safe for hot drinks?

The print is applied to the outer wall only, not the inner drinking surface, so it doesn't come into contact with the drink. For any specific food safety certification requirements, it's worth confirming the ink specification with the team at enquiry stage.