Fit the sleeve around the cup you actually serve
Send the cup’s rim and base diameters and its height, or provide the manufacturer’s cup reference if you have one. A tapered cup can fit differently from a straight-sided one, so note the exact size and whether several cup formats are in use. If you serve more than one drink size, list each cup and quantity separately.
Choose print and closure after the cup size is settled
Provide your logo, artwork or design brief and say how much of the sleeve should be printed. If you have a preferred joining method, describe it, but ask the quote to confirm what is available for the chosen sleeve and cup. The source catalogue’s material and thickness statements are not treated as verified specifications; the exact stock and print should be confirmed in writing.
Treat heat performance as a specification question
A sleeve listing does not establish a thermal rating or guarantee that a particular cup can be handled comfortably. State the drink service and cup construction, then request confirmation of the sleeve’s intended use before making a performance claim. If the artwork includes recyclability depends on the agreed specification or recycled-content wording, obtain evidence for the exact paper, coating and adhesive first.
Cup-sleeve details to confirm
- Cup rim, base and height or manufacturer reference
- Drink sizes and quantity per format
- Artwork, colour and print coverage
- Preferred joining method, if relevant
- Material evidence and delivery postcode