Wholesale Custom Coffee Cup Sleeves are printed paperboard wraps that slide over single-wall hot cups, made for cafes, offices, and event caterers buying branded sleeves in volume. Each sleeve is custom-printed in full color and ordered in bulk.
A paperboard sleeve adds a heat barrier to a plain cup, so guests get a comfortable grip while your brand wraps the part of the cup they actually hold. Buying wholesale keeps your per-sleeve cost down across a long season of service. Use them at a catered conference where hundreds of cups go out and each sleeve carries your shop name into the room.
Materials & Specifications
- Material: paperboard sleeve wrap
- Weight: 300-400gsm paperboard
- Printing: full-color CMYK
- Finishing: matte or gloss lamination, spot UV, foil stamping
- FSC option: FSC-certified paper available
Best Used For
- Single-wall hot cups at high-volume cafes
- Office break rooms and corporate coffee service
- Catered events and conferences
- Bulk branded runs for franchises or multi-location shops
Printing & Finishing
These wholesale custom coffee cup sleeves take matte lamination for an understated finish or gloss to brighten brand colors. Spot UV draws the eye to a logo, and foil stamping adds a metallic touch when you want a sleeve that reads more upscale across a large order.
Why Order from Teal
Teal is a US-based custom packaging supplier with a 50-unit standard minimum, so even a first bulk order stays manageable. You get free design help, free US shipping, full-color CMYK, and an FSC-certified paper option. Standard production runs from about 7 business days, with a rush service (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs) when an event is on the calendar.
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? The standard minimum is 50 units; specialty rigid items start at 100 or more.
How long is production? Standard production runs from about 7 business days, with a rush service available (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs).
Can I get a sample? Yes. Order a free sample kit (just $19.99 shipping) and we credit the cost to your first order.
Are these recyclable? Paperboard sleeves are recyclable, and FSC-certified stock is available.
Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
Case Quantity Planning for Printed Cup Sleeves
Sleeve buying comes down to board choice and case math. Natural kraft E-flute hides handling marks and reads as rustic; bleached white board gives cleaner photographic print but shows scuffs. Sleeves ship nested in cases, so agreeing a case count up front keeps back-of-house shelving predictable.
| Sleeve count | Board and case notes |
|---|---|
| 50 | Sample-scale check on cup fit for 12 and 16 ounce sizes. |
| 500 | One board, one ink pass, packed as a single case run. |
| 1,000 | Split kraft and white across two case lots on one setup. |
| 5,000 | Seasonal artwork changes turn affordable per case. |
| 10,000+ | Multi-location supply, priced from about $0.44 per unit at volume. |
Schedule expectations: in-house eligible sleeve work generally lands near about 7 business days, while specialty imported board can stretch toward about 12 weeks. Read those as scheduling ranges you plan against, not commitments. A digital proof goes out before any sleeve prints, so the fit of your logo on the curve is confirmed first.
Send cup sizes, board preference, ink count, case count, and reorder frequency to get priced.
How to Order Wholesale Custom Coffee Cup Sleeves
Ordering custom wholesale custom coffee cup sleeves is simple:
- Submit a quote request with your dimensions, quantity, and design references
- Receive quote guidance within one business day
- Send your artwork or work with our design team (free dieline + 2 revision rounds)
- Approve the digital proof and production begins
- Standard production runs from about 7 business days after proof approval; complex or high-volume orders take longer
