Measure the cone at the sleeve position
Provide the cone's length and the width where the sleeve will sit, then show how far up or down the cone it should reach. If the sleeve is for a particular cone style or serving size, include a sample or clear measurements. A fit check matters because the cone tapers rather than forming a straight tube.
Set out food-contact and service conditions
Explain whether the sleeve touches the food, the cone, or both, and whether it is applied before or during service. If it may contact food, request confirmation that the proposed material, print and any coating are suitable for those conditions. The Food Standards Agency notes that food-contact controls can apply to packaging, printing inks and adhesive labels.
What to send for a cone-sleeve quote
- Cone length and width at the sleeve position
- Serving size and preferred sleeve coverage
- Material, print or coating requirement to verify
- Artwork, quantity and delivery postcode
Check the artwork on the tapered format
Send a logo or print file and identify the area that needs to remain visible when the sleeve is wrapped around the cone. Ask for the material, print area and fit to be confirmed against a sample or drawing. Approve the written specification before production; no shelf-life, temperature or sales benefit is assumed.