The most basic disposable wholesale cup available for wholesale is plainly called disposable paper cup. These come in different sizes that labeled depending on the capacity of liquid it can contain. Typically these are made into 8 ounces, 12 ounces and 16 ounce cups. Some beverage establishment owners purchase 20 ounce cups to serve some of their products. There may be slight difference from the demands of each establishment but these three are the most commonly ordered wholesale paper cups on wholesale.
A specialty kind of wholesale cup is called the wide cup which has a wider opening. It usually comes in 6 ounce size. Another kind of wholesale disposable cup is called the single shot. In business establishment single shot cups are usually used to serve single shots of alcohol and coffee which are made to be consumed in one gulp. But due to the demand of to-go hot and cold beverages, single shot cups are now also produced with thick paper boards. These are used to pour in freshly made drinks and can contain two to three ounces of this strong drink.
When it comes to materials used in producing wholesale beverage cups, paper is still number one. However, to produce wholesale paper cups, these have to be supported by another element like plastic or wax as paper alone would easily absorb and soak the liquid and eventually rip. But with the addition of plastic or wax, the cup now has the ability to repel the liquid.
Polystyrene is another material that is popularly used in the manufacture of wholesale paper cups. It goes by its’ trademarked name Styrofoam. Among the materials, this one has the best insulating capabilities. However, since it is not biodegradable, customers tend to stay away from this type of cup.
Polypropylene is another type of material used in making cups. Polypropylene is used to line paper cups to make it more sturdier and leak proof. This also makes the disposable cup recyclable. Although it is not bio-degradable, it can be stripped off and used again.
Lastly, another type of material used in the manufacture of paper cups is called Polyethylene or PE. This pretty much functions like Polypropylene in that it is used to line paper cups eliminate leakages. This makes the paper cup easier to handle and drink out of. As with Polypropylene, this material is also recyclable making it useful for future purposes. Although it is not bio degradable.