Introduction
Custom cone sleeves provide an essential packaging solution for ice cream and frozen yogurt shops seeking to enhance brand visibility and improve customer experience. These sleeves wrap around cone products, providing better grip for customers while serving as a canvas for brand messaging. Teal Packaging specializes in custom cone sleeves that combine practical functionality with effective brand promotion.
Cone sleeves serve multiple important purposes: they provide thermal protection, prevent messy drips from reaching customers' hands, and create prominent branding opportunities. A well-designed cone sleeve turns a simple ice cream purchase into a memorable brand experience. Our manufacturing partners produce sleeves with precise dimensions that fit various cone sizes perfectly.
At Teal Packaging, we understand that food service packaging must balance aesthetics with functionality and food safety. Our custom cone sleeves are manufactured using food-safe materials and printing processes. With minimum order of just 50 units, 2-week turnaround, and free design support, creating professional cone sleeves has never been more accessible.
Materials and Specifications
Custom cone sleeves are manufactured using food-safe paperboard selected for its print quality and functional properties. We source materials that meet FDA requirements for direct food contact, ensuring safety for all ice cream and frozen dessert applications. The appropriate material is selected based on sleeve size and printing requirements.
- 40 lb Paperboard: Standard weight suitable for most cone sleeve applications
- 50 lb Paperboard: Enhanced durability for larger cones and premium brands
- 60 lb Paperboard: Premium grade for luxury presentation
- Kraft Paperboard: Natural, rustic appearance for artisanal brands
- PE-Coated Paperboard: Moisture resistance for extended cold contact
- Recycled Paperboard: Eco-friendly option for sustainable brands
Our custom cone sleeves feature excellent print receptivity and moisture resistance, ensuring vibrant designs that maintain quality throughout the serving experience. All materials are sourced from FSC-certified suppliers where available.
Customization Options
Custom cone sleeves offer excellent opportunities for brand promotion in high-traffic food service environments. Every cone served becomes a mobile advertisement when featuring your logo, colors, and messaging. Our printing capabilities ensure vibrant, long-lasting results that capture customer attention.
We offer offset printing for large production runs and digital printing for smaller quantities and custom designs. Color options include full CMYK process printing and Pantone color matching for precise brand color reproduction. Finishing options include matte varnish for subtle elegance, gloss varnish for vibrant shine, and spot varnish for added dimension.
Additional customization includes embossing for tactile effects, special inks including metallics and fluorescents, and perforated designs for easy sharing promotions. Our design team will guide you through available options to create custom cone sleeves that maximize brand impact.
Available Sizes in Inches
Our custom cone sleeves are available in sizes designed to accommodate various ice cream cone types and sizes. Each size provides optimal coverage and branding area while ensuring proper fit. Dimensions listed represent the sleeve dimensions when wrapped around the cone.
- Small (Kids): 4 x 2.5, 4.5 x 2.75 inches
- Medium (Standard): 5 x 3, 5.5 x 3.25 inches
- Large (Large): 6 x 3.5, 6.5 x 3.75 inches
- Extra Large (Waffle): 7 x 4, 7.5 x 4.5 inches
- Custom Sizes: Any dimension available
Our team can recommend appropriate sleeve sizes based on your specific cone dimensions. We ensure proper fit for optimal product protection and branding area.
Sustainability Commitment
Teal Packaging is committed to sustainability across all product categories, including this packaging. We use FSC-certified paperboard from responsibly managed forests and offer recycled material options for brands prioritizing environmental responsibility. All our packaging is fully recyclable and compostable at end of life.
Our manufacturing partners use soy-based inks exclusively, which are derived from renewable resources and produce fewer harmful emissions compared to traditional petroleum-based printing inks. These eco-friendly inks maintain vibrant color quality while supporting environmental sustainability. By choosing this packaging from Teal Packaging, you align your brand with responsible packaging practices.
We continue to develop new sustainable packaging solutions that reduce environmental impact while maintaining the quality and functionality that food service businesses require. Our commitment to sustainability helps your brand meet consumer expectations for environmentally conscious products.
How to Order
Ordering custom cone sleeves from Teal Packaging is designed to be straightforward and efficient. Our process begins with a consultation to understand your cone dimensions, quantity requirements, design preferences, and budget considerations. We then provide detailed quotes and design proofs for your review.
Our free design support team assists with artwork preparation, ensuring designs are optimized for the cone sleeve format and printing requirements. We provide digital proofs for approval before production begins. Once approved, production is completed within our standard 2-week turnaround time.
We offer free shipping to the US, Canada, UK, and Australia with order tracking provided. Our minimum order quantity of 50 units makes professional cone sleeves accessible for businesses at every stage, from small ice cream shops to large restaurant chains. Contact us today to start your project.