Custom Plastic Cups | Printed Disposable Cups in Bulk — Sizes & Pricing

Your Logo, In Every Hand

Custom Plastic Cups, Printed in Bulk

Put your logo on the cup everyone’s holding. Crystal-clear and classic party cups printed with your brand — from 9 oz tastings to 20 oz stadium pours, by the sleeve or by the pallet.

9–20 oz size range
Clear, frosted & color cups
Event to stadium volume
Your logo, every pour
The complete guide

Everything you need to know about custom plastic cups

Custom plastic cups are disposable drink cups printed with your logo, artwork or campaign — the default drinkware of bars, breweries, stadiums, festivals and catered events. Every drink served becomes a handheld ad: cups appear in every candid photo, travel around the venue, and often go home as souvenirs. Printed cups also cut mix-ups and reinforce sponsorships pour after pour.

Cup choice is size, material and print coverage. This guide compares the standard ounce sizes and where each fits, explains clear PET versus classic polypropylene and compostable options, covers wrap-around print areas, and shows how per-cup pricing scales with volume. If you already know what you need, you can request a custom quote at any point.

Why go custom

The most photographed object at your event is the cup

Scan any party photo: half the frame is raised cups. A custom plastic cup puts your logo in every one of those hands and photos — the cheapest per-impression branding a bar can buy.

In every photo

Cups are held at chest height all night — your print rides in every toast, selfie and story.

Material options

Crystal-clear PET for craft pours, sturdy PP for parties, and compostable PLA when your venue needs it.

Made to spec

Pick size, material and print colors; we proof the wrap layout before the presses run.

How it works

From your logo to your loading dock in four steps

1

Send your artwork

Share your logo (vector preferred), brand colors, and the sizes and quantity of plastic cups you need.

2

We design & proof

We lay out your print, match your Pantone colors, and send a digital proof for review.

3

You approve

Confirm the proof and final quantity. Nothing goes to production until you sign off.

4

We print & ship

Your plastic cups are produced, quality-checked, and shipped to your door nationwide.

Sizes & materials

Cup sizes: pour-for-pour comparison

Ounce size follows the pour: tastings and samples live at 9 oz, standard bar service at 12–16 oz, and stadium pours at 20 oz. Here’s the lineup and how case quantities typically pack.

Common cup sizes

Tasting / wine9 ozStandard pour12 ozPint16 ozStadium20 oz

16 oz is the workhorse — the standard beer pour and the most-ordered custom size.

Typical case pack (cups)

20 oz~60016 oz~1,00012 oz~1,0009 oz~2,500

Cases sleeve efficiently — plan storage by case, order by total pours plus 10% spare.

SizeBest forMaterialPrint
9 ozWine, tastings, samplesPET clear1–2 colors
12 ozCocktails, sodasPET / PPFull wrap
16 oz PopularBeer, events, partiesPET / PP / PLAFull wrap
20 ozStadiums, festivalsPET / PPFull wrap
Customization options

Make the cup unmistakably yours

Wrap-around print

Up to full-wrap artwork in one to full color — logos, patterns, sponsor lockups.

Clear or classic

Crystal-clear PET showcases the drink; opaque PP delivers the classic party cup look.

Compostable option

PLA cold cups for venues and cities with composting requirements.

Sizes & lids

9–20 oz with matching lids and straws where service needs them.

Sponsor versions

Split a run across sponsor variants or bar locations.

Reorder programs

Standing reorders for bars and venues that pour daily.

Buyer’s guide

How to choose the right custom plastic cup

The best spec comes down to where and how your plastic cups will be used. Use this quick guide to match your situation to the right choice.

Your venueSizeMaterialWhy
Brewery & taproom16 ozPET clearShow off the pour
Festival & concert16–20 ozPPSturdy at volume
Catered event / wedding9–12 ozPET clearElegant service
Campus & compost venues16 ozPLAMeets requirements

Not sure which fits? Tell us how you’ll use them and we’ll recommend a spec with your quote.

Bulk pricing

How custom plastic cup pricing works

Custom Plastic Cups are priced per unit, and the per-unit price drops as your quantity climbs. Your final quote depends on size and material options, number of print colors, and total quantity. Larger runs and simpler artwork bring the unit cost down the most.

Starter
1,000–4,999 cups
Small events & pilots
Standard
5,000–24,999
Best value for most orders
Volume
25,000–99,999
Lower per-unit pricing
Enterprise
100,000+
Best per-unit rate
FAQ

Custom Plastic Cups questions, answered

What’s the minimum order for printed cups?
Printed runs typically start at 1,000 cups per size and design. Per-cup pricing falls fast at 5,000 and 25,000 — stadium and festival volumes get the best rates.
Clear PET or classic PP — which should I choose?
PET is glass-clear and shows off the drink — the craft and cocktail pick. PP is the sturdy, slightly flexible classic party cup and costs less at volume. PLA compostable is available where required.
How much of the cup can be printed?
Most sizes support near-full-wrap coverage. One- and two-color prints are most economical; full-color wraps are available for photographic art and sponsor-heavy layouts.
Are the cups recyclable or compostable?
PET cups are widely recyclable where facilities accept #1 plastic; PLA cups are commercially compostable. We’ll match material to your venue’s waste stream.
How many cups should I order for my event?
Plan 2–3 cups per guest for a typical bar-service event, plus 10% spare. A 500-person festival day usually lands at 1,250–1,500 cups minimum.
Can bars set up recurring orders?
Yes — daily-pour venues set standing reorders at locked pricing so the bar never runs a plain cup.

Ready to put your logo in every hand?

Tell us your sizes, quantity and colors — we’ll send back exact pricing, a proof, and a production timeline. Bulk orders welcome.