CUSTOM PRINTING
With fast turnaround times and high-quality printing, you can easily advertise your business by
letting your brand be the next conversation starter. Customize all your foodservice products
by printing your logo or a design on your paper cups, food containers, and more. Read
the details below on our custom printing process and let us help you take your branding and
marketing efforts to the next level!
Understanding the Different Printing Methods & Colors
Offset Lithography
- This is a standard printing process that uses water and/or oil to keep ink out of nonprinting areas on the plate.
- The term offset comes from the fact that the ink design is transfered, or offset, onto something else before it goes onto theprinted material.
- Offset Lithography is for paper printing and can print both CMYK and Spot Colors.
Flexography & Dry Offset
- Flexography printing works very much like a typical rubber stamp.
- Flexible plates are rolled in ink and then transfered onto the final piece.
- This printing method can be used for paper, plastic, or any special substrates.
- Flexography can only use spot colors.
- Dry Offset works a lot like Flexography but the ink is transfered or onto another roller before it goes onto the final product.
CMYK Printing: (4 color process)
- This term refers to a printing process that uses a mixture of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black (CMYK) to reproduce a wide range of colors.
- A wide range of colors can be printed with just 4 color plates, so the number of colors allowable on each design is much higher.
- PANTONE® (PMS) color codes can be provided as a final color reference, but not all PANTONE® (PMS) colors can be reproduced accurately.
Spot Color Printing
- This term refers to a printing process that uses pre-mixed ink for each color. This limits the number of colors but ensures greater color accuracy.
- The industry standard for spot colors is the PANTONE® Matching System (PMS) and will be used for all spot colors.
- Due to the use of food-grade inks, not all PANTONE® colors can be achieved.
- PANTONE® colors will vary on finished products depending on the material and may vary across multiple materials.
CHOOSE YOUR PRODUCTS
Custom PET Cold Cups
Material: PET (Polyethylene Terephalate) Plastic
Available Sizes (oz): 3 | 5 l 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12S | 16 | 20 | 24 | 32
Available Dessert Cup Size (oz): 5 | 8 | 12
Minimum Order Quantity: 30,000 pcs/size (10-32 oz & Dessert Cups)
Plate Fees (per color): $100/plate | Max 6 color
Printing Method: Dry Offset - Coated Spot Colors*
Lead Time: 4 - 6 Weeks (10-32 oz) | 10 - 12 Weeks (3-9 oz & Dessert Cups)
*PANTONE® Solid Coated Colors must be used, but not all colors can be achieved.
Custom PolyPro / PP Cups
Material: PP (Polypropylene) Plastic
Available Cup Sizes (oz): 12 l 16 l 20 | 24 l 32
Please call for available sizes and cup types.
Minimum Order Quantity:
50,000 pcs/size (12-24 oz)
30,000 pcs/size (32 oz)
Plate Fees (per color): $100/plate | Max 4-6 color
Printing Method: Dry Offset - Coated Spot Colors*
Lead Time: 8 - 12 Weeks (PP Cups)
*PANTONE® Solid Coated Colors must be used.
Custom Paper Cold Cups
Material: Paper | Double-poly
Available Sizes (oz): 9 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 32 | 44
Minimum Order Quantity: Offset: 30,000 pcs/size | Flexo: 100,000 pcs/size
Plate Fees (per color): $100/plate | Max 4 color
Printing Method: Offset or Flexography - CMYK or Coated Spot Colors*
Lead Time: 10 - 12 Weeks
*PANTONE® Solid Coated Colors must be used.
Custom Paper Hot Cups
Material: Paper | Poly Lining
Available Sizes (oz): 4 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 24
Minimum Order Quantity: Offset : 30,000 pcs/size | UV Offset: 50,000 pcs/size
Flexo: 100,000 pcs/size
Plate Fees (per color): $100/plate | Max 4 color
Printing Method: Offset or Flexography - CMYK or Uncoated Spot Colors*
Lead Time: 10 - 12 Weeks
*PANTONE® Solid Coated Colors must be used.
Custom Insulated Paper Hot Cups
Material: Paper | Poly Lining
Available Sizes (oz): 8 | 12 | 16 | 20 | & Clear Wrapped 10oz
Minimum Order Quantity: 30,000 pcs (8-20 oz)
100 cases/size (Wrapped 10 oz)
Plate Fees (per color): $100/plate | Max 4 color
Printing Method: Offset or Flexography - CMYK or Uncoated Spot Colors*
Lead Time: 10 - 12 Weeks
*PANTONE® Solid Coated Colors must be used.
Custom Ripple Paper Hot Cups
Material: Rippled Paper in Kraft or White | Poly Lining
Available Sizes (oz): 4 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20
Minimum Order Quantity: 50,000 pcs / size
Plate Fees (per color): $200/plate | Max 6 color
Printing Method: Flexography - Uncoated Spot Colors*
Lead Time: 10 - 12 Weeks
*PANTONE® Solid Coated Colors must be used.
Custom Paper Food Containers
Material: Paper | Double Poly
Available Sizes (oz): 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 l 12 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 32
Gourmet: 6 l 8 l 10/12 l 16 l 32
Minimum Order Quantity:
Offset: 30,000 pcs (4-32 oz & Gourmet)
100,000 pcs/case (2 oz)
Flexo: 100 cases (8-20oz) | 200 cases (24 oz)
Plate Fees (per color): Offset/UV-Offset: $100/plate | Max 4 color
Flexo: $200/plate | Max 4 color
Printing Method: Offset or Flexography - CMYK or Coated Spot Colors*
Gourmet: UV-Offset or Flexography - CMYK or Uncoated Spot Colors*
Lead Time: 10 - 12 Weeks
*PANTONE® Solid Coated Colors must be used.
Custom PP Deli Containers
Material: PP (Polypropylene) Plastic
Available Sizes (oz): 8 l 12 l 16 l 16XL l 24 l 32
Minimum Order Quantity: 30,000 pcs/size
500 cases/size (16XL)
Plate Fees (per color): $100/plate/color/size | Max 4-6 color plates/size
Printing Method: Dry Offset - Coated Spot Colors*
Lead Time: 6 Weeks
*PANTONE® Solid Coated Colors must be used.
Custom Eco-Friendly PLA Cold Cups
Material: PLA Plastic
Available Sizes (oz): 3 | 9 | 10 | 12s | 12 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 32
Minimum Order Quantity:
500,000 pcs (3 oz)
250,000 pcs (9-12(s) oz)
50,000 pcs (12-24 oz)
135,000 pcs (32 oz)
Plate Fees (per color): $100/plate | Max 4-6 color
Printing Method: Dry Offset - Coated Spot Colors*
Lead Time:
4 -6 Weeks (12-24 oz) l
10 - 12 Weeks (3-10 oz, 32 oz)
*PANTONE® Solid Coated Colors must be used.
Custom Eco-Friendly Paper Hot Cups
Material: Paper | PLA Lining
Available Sizes (oz): 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20
Minimum Order Quantity: 30,000 pcs/size
Plate Fees (per color): $200/plate | Max 4 color
Printing Method: Offset or Flexography - CMYK or Uncoated Spot Colors*
Lead Time: 10 - 12 Weeks
*PANTONE® Solid Coated Colors must be used.
Custom Eco-Friendly Paper Food Containers
Material: Paper | PLA Lining
Available Sizes (oz): 8 | 12 | 16
Minimum Order Quantity: 30,000 pcs
Plate Fees (per color): $100/plate | Max 4 color
Printing Method: Offset or Flexography - CMYK or Uncoated Spot Colors*
Lead Time: 10 - 12 Weeks
*PANTONE® Solid Coated Colors must be used.
Custom Cutlery Kits
Material: Polypropylene (PP) | Polystyrene (PS)
Available: Choose you cutlery pieces, napkin, condiments
Minimum Order Quantity: 60 Cases
Plate Fees (per color): $100/plate/color/size | Max 3 color plates/item
Printing Method: Spot Colors
Lead Time: 10 - 12 Weeks
*PANTONE® Solid Coated Colors must be used, but not all colors can be achieved.
Custom Cup Jackets
Material: Paper in Kraft or White
Available Sizes (oz): 8 oz | 10-24 oz
Minimum Order Quantity: 30 cases
Plate Fees (per color): $100/plate | Max 4 color
Printing Method: Offset or Flexography - CMYK or Uncoated Spot Colors*
Lead Time: 8 - 10 Weeks
*PANTONE® Solid Coated Colors must be used.
Custom Napkins
Material: Paper in White, Kraft, Black, Ivory, Green, and Red
Available Sizes (inch): 9x9 | 9.5x9.5 l 10x10 | 8x6.5 | 12x13 l 12.5x8 l 15x17 l 17x17
Minimum Order Quantity:
15 cases (Black 4000)
30 cases (9x9, 17x17, 10x10 White - Premium)
60 cases (10x10 Black - Premium)
100 cases (10x10, 8x6.5, 12x13, 12.5x8, 12x13)
100 cases (9.5x9.5 Black, Ivory, Green, Red)
Plate Fees (per color): $100/plate | Max 2 color
Printing Method: Flexography - Uncoated Spot Colors*
Lead Time: 8 - 10 Weeks
*PANTONE® Solid Coated Colors must be used.
Custom Deli Wrap/Paper Liner Sheets
Material: Grease resistant Paper in White or Kraft
Available Sizes (inch):12x12
Minimum Order Quantity: 50 cases
Plate Fees (per color): $200/plate | Max 4 color
Printing Method: Flexography - Uncoated Spot Colors*
Lead Time: 10 - 12 Weeks
*PANTONE® Solid Coated Colors must be used.
Custom Pizza Boxes
Material: B Flute (White and Kraft)
Available: 8”, 10”, 12”, 14”, 16”, 18”
Minimum Order Quantity: 50 Cases Per Size
Plate Fees (per color): $100/plate | Max 3 color
Printing Method: Spot Colors
Lead Time: 10 - 12 Weeks
*PANTONE® Solid Coated Colors must be used.
Custom Paper Shopping Bags
Material: Paper in White or Kraft
Available Sizes (inch):
Balboa (8.1x10.6x4.5), Laguna (9.6x13.4x5.3), Malibu (12.2x14x7.5)
Minimum Order Quantity: 100 cases
Plate Fees (per color): $200/plate | Max 7 color plates (Balboa/Laguna)
$400/plate | Max 7 color (Malibu)
Please call for details.
Printing Method: Flexography - Uncoated Spot Colors*
Lead Time: 10 - 12 Weeks
*PANTONE® Solid Coated Colors must be used.
Custom Fold-To-Go Containers
Material: Paper in White or Kraft
Available Sizes (fl oz): 30 l 48 l 54 l 76 l 110
Minimum Order Quantity: 50,000 pcs/size
Plate Fees (per color): $200/plate | Max 6 color
Printing Method: Offset or Flexography - CMYK or Uncoated Spot Colors*
Lead Time: 10 - 12 Weeks
*PANTONE® Solid Coated Colors must be used.
Custom Plastic TO-GO Bags
Material: Plastic in White or Clear
Available: T-Shirt Bags, Box Bottom T-Bags, Wave Top, Rigid Handle Bags
Minimum Order Quantity: 30 cases
Plate Fees (per color): $100/plate | Max 3 color
Printing Method: Offset - CMYK Colors*
Lead Time: 10 - 12 Weeks
*PANTONE® Solid Coated Colors must be used.
Custom Food Pail Containers
Material: Paper in White(8-32 oz) or Kraft (32 oz only)
Available Sizes (oz): 8 l 16 l 26 l 32
Minimum Order Quantity:
Offset: 115 cases/size
Flexo: 225 cases/size (8-20 oz)
Plate Fees (per color): Offset: $100/plate | Max 4 color
Flexo: $200/plate | Max 4 color
Printing Method: Offset or Flexography - CMYK or Uncoated Spot Colors*
Lead Time: 10 - 12 Weeks
*PANTONE® Solid Coated Colors must be used.
Custom Toilet Tissue Roll Wrappers
Material: Paper
Minimum Order Quantity: 300 cases
Plate Fees (per color): $100/plate | Max 2 color
Printing Method: Flexography - Uncoated Spot Colors*
Lead Time: 10 - 12 Weeks
*PANTONE® Solid Coated Colors must be used.
Custom Paper Food Buckets
Material: Paper l Double Poly
Available Sizes (oz): 85 l 130 l 170
Minimum Order Quantity: 50,000 pcs
Plate Fees (per color): $100/plate | Max 4 color
Printing Method: Offset - CMYK Colors*
Lead Time: 10 - 12 Weeks
*PANTONE® Solid Coated Colors must be used.
Custom Chopsticks Wrappers
Material: Paper in White
Available Sizes (inch): 9
Minimum Order Quantity: 100 cases
Plate Fees (per color): $100/plate | Max 3 color
Printing Method: Flexography - Uncoated Spot Colors*
Lead Time: 10 - 12 Weeks
*PANTONE® Solid Coated Colors must be used.
Custom Paper Short Buckets
Material: Paper l Double Poly
Available Sizes (oz): 32 l 48
Minimum Order Quantity: 100,000 pcs
Plate Fees (per color): $200/plate | Max 4 color
Printing Method: Flexography - CMYK or Uncoated Spot Colors*
Lead Time: 10 - 12 Weeks
*PANTONE® Solid Coated Colors must be used.
Custom Straws / Straw Wrappers
Please call us for more available items, minimums, lead times, and further details!
CUSTOM PRINTING ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS
Software/File Formats & Requirements
.AI, .EPS, or .PDF (Preferred Formats)
- Shapes and fonts must be outlined
- Artwork elements must be in layers, not merged
Images (if any)
- All images embedded
- Images must be at least 300 dpi or higher
- Images can only be printed on paper products
All Text and Fonts
- Font size must be at least 8 pt
- Font files must be included with submission or outlined
Colors
- Define all colors CMYK or PANTONE® Solid Coated/Uncoated Color Code.
What if I don’t have any of these?
If your artwork is designed in another program (e.g. Corel Draw), please save it as a high resolution PDF or EPS file.
What if I don’t have any programs?
If there is no way to provide us with artwork, we can provide you with in-house design service. Please contact us for further details. Minimal design fees may be applicable.
Templates/Lines
Templates are available for all stock sizes as well as for custom sizes. Feel free to contact a
sales representative for a template to get started or let our talented designers work for you.
Disclaimers
Artwork
Clients take full responsibility in obtaining the copyrights of the design(s) involved in their custom print order.
Color Accuracy
There is much higher degree of color accuracy when PANTONE® Color codes are provided. When a PANTONE Color code is
provided, finished products are expected to be within 2 PANTONE Colors, either up or down (refer to PANTONE Solid Coated
or Uncoated color book). Due to food grade inks, not all PANTONE Color codes can be achieved, and any possible replacement
is at the manufacturer’s discretion.
Ink Odor
Custom printed products can have a lingering odor as a result of printing with food grade inks. A degree of ink odor should be
expected in all custom printed products. Any replacement is at the manufacturer’s discretion.
Plate Charges
New custom print orders will be subject to plate fees. Plate fees are charged per color, per item. Re-print orders will not be
charged plate fees if the existing plates are still in good condition. Customers will be notified if new plates will be necessary
for their re-print orders and subsequently billed for the new plates.
Minimum & Lead Times
All stated minimums apply for each size and/or design ordered. Minimums are subject to change at any time. Due to the nature
of custom printed products, there may be a +/- 10% over/under run (variance between amount ordered and amount produced).
Lead times are estimated and are not guaranteed.
Print Gap
For plastic cups, a small gap is left between the leading edge of the design so that the design does not overlap. For paper cups
and food containers, normal printing procedure is to leave a white area around the bottom rim, as indicated on the template.
Clients can make a special request to extend artwork to the bottom rim but this can result in the printed design cracking once
the paper is folded. If this does occur, it will leave flakes inside the cups once they are stacked.