Types of Paper Cups

There are two main types of cups, hot and cold, both of their uses are pretty self-explanatory.

Cold cups often have a waxy coating inside to keep the paper from becoming wet and collapsing from the absorption of liquid. Cold paper cups also come in several sizes and designs. From tiny Dixie Cups to large 20/24oz cups used for fizzy drinks in cinemas. The choices for these vary and can be used for children’s birthday parties, coffee shop logos and everyday use. The variety is truly endless.

Hot cups are much the same as the cold including the variety of designs and sizes, the main difference is that they’re specially made to withstand the heat that cold cups cannot. A recent development for hot cups has been the hot paper cup sleeve. This sleeve is placed over the cup to help prevent fingers from getting burnt by the drink.