Compostable Custom Printed Cold Cups

Custom-Printed Compostable Cold Cups from Pure Compostables are produced for B2B brands, e-commerce sellers, and hospitality groups that want their logo on every piece of compostable packaging, built from plant-based PLA. Stocked sizes include 10 oz, 12 oz, 14 oz, 16 oz, 20 oz, and 22 oz.

What sets our custom-printed cold cups apart

End-to-end compostable print. Inks and substrates BOTH compost — no greenwashing risk from petroleum-based inks on otherwise compostable packaging.
Flexo and digital both supported. Flexo for high-volume runs (low cost-per-unit); digital for short-run, multi-SKU, or seasonal artwork.
Pantone-matched brand colors. Match-print proofs before production lock.
Art-file proofing process. Two rounds of artwork review before plates are committed.

Specifications and material breakdown

Stocked sizes: 10 oz, 12 oz, 14 oz, 16 oz, 20 oz, and 22 oz
Print methods: Flexo (high-volume) and digital (short-run / multi-SKU)
Inks: Water-based and food-safe UV — both compost
Substrates: PLA-coated paperboard, kraft, bagasse, fiber
MOQ: 5,000 units typical (varies by SKU)
Lead time: 4–6 weeks after artwork approval
Color matching: Pantone-matched, with match-print proofs before production

Who buys our custom-printed cold cups

Café & restaurant brands

Daily branded cups, sleeves, napkins. Standard runs from 5,000 units; coordinated multi-SKU orders for full brand programs.

E-commerce sellers

Branded packaging for online-first DTC brands. Multi-design seasonal artwork supported via digital printing.

Hospitality groups

Hotel, restaurant chain, conference center — branded across all consumables.

Specialty & private label

B2B brands wanting private-label compostable packaging.

Certifications and compliance

Every SKU on this page is BPI (US), EN 13432 (EU), and ASTM D6400 certified for industrial composting. Material formulations use only plant-derived feedstocks — no PFAS, no oxo-degradables, no fossil-plastic intermediates. Our certificate trail back-references the same factory the products ship from, so procurement and compliance teams can verify chain-of-custody from compounding through finished goods.

Related ranges and sub-categories

This is one branch of the broader Custom Printed Packaging range. Other related sub-categories:

OEM, private label, and bulk orders

Stock SKUs ship by the case from finished-goods inventory; printed and OEM runs go through art-file proofing, plate or digital setup, and quality control before release. Standard MOQ is around 5,000 units for printed orders, with cost efficiency improving steeply at 10,000+ units and full-pallet or container volumes. Lead time is typically 4–6 weeks after artwork approval, plus ocean freight for international shipments.

Frequently asked questions about custom-printed cold cups

What’s the typical MOQ for printed runs?

5,000 units is the standard floor; some SKUs require 10,000+ for cost efficiency. Digital printing supports 1,000-unit short runs at higher per-unit cost.

How does the artwork approval process work?

You provide vector artwork (PDF/AI) at print resolution. We send a digital proof for sign-off. For flexo runs, we then send a match-print physical proof before plates are committed.

Are the inks food-safe?

Yes — water-based and UV inks both food-safe and compostable. Standards: BPI / EN 13432 inks compatible.

Can I get Pantone color-matched prints?

Yes — Pantone-matched, with match-print proofs before production lock.

What’s the lead time?

4–6 weeks from artwork approval. Container shipments add 4–6 weeks ocean freight.

What file formats do you accept for artwork?

Vector files (PDF, AI, EPS) at print resolution. Bleed and safety-margin specs provided on quote.

For OEM specs, MOQs, lead times, and bulk pricing, visit our wholesale page. For artwork specs (resolution, bleed, Pantone matching) and minimum-order details, our contact page reaches the team that quotes printed runs. You can also contact our team directly with sample requests or a custom-quote brief.