Cup Paper

Cup Paper Overview

YOUNGSUN Cupstock Board is a virgin-fibre paperboard developed specifically for cup making and food packaging conversion. Available from 160–330 gsm across twelve common weight points (160, 170, 190, 210, 230, 240, 250, 260, 280, 300, 310, and 330 gsm), the board offers a clean, uncoated printing surface with reliable forming performance for cup sidewalls and food container converting. It is compatible with both single-side and double-side PE coating for moisture and liquid barrier requirements. The virgin-fibre base is suitable for food packaging applications subject to required compliance documentation. Key applications include hot drink cups, cold drink cups, food containers, ice cream cups, and takeaway packaging. Custom grammage, sheet or reel supply, PE coating coordination, size, and packing are supported.

Specifications

• Reference base-board grammage: 160–330 gsm
• Fiber: Bleached virgin-fiber base
• Options: Uncoated cupstock base or PE-coated specification by order
• Format: Reels, sheets and custom converting widths
• Food-contact documentation: Confirmed for the exact grade and order

Applications

• Hot drink cups — coffee, tea, hot chocolate
• Cold drink cups — iced coffee, soda, smoothies
• Soup and food containers
• Ice cream cups and tubs
• Portion cups for sauces and condiments
• Sampling cups for promotions and events

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I order uncoated cupstock or PE-coated cup paper?

Choose uncoated cupstock when your converter will apply the barrier layer. Choose a coated specification when the paper must arrive ready for the agreed forming process. State the base-board grammage and coating weight separately so quotations remain comparable.

Is the same cup paper suitable for hot and cold drinks?

Not automatically. Beverage temperature, holding time, condensation, barrier structure, cup size and forming method affect the required grade. Confirm the intended drink and whether one- or two-side coating is needed before production.

What information is needed for a cup paper quotation?

Provide base-board grammage, uncoated or coated structure, coating side and weight, reel width or sheet size, quantity per size, cup application, printing method, required food-contact documents and destination port. Regular grades and formats start from 1 metric ton, subject to specification confirmation.

Industries Using Cup Paper

Explore end-use requirements, recommended grades and buyer checkpoints for each industry.

• Food & Beverage - Match forming, barrier and food-contact requirements for cups, wraps, bags and takeaway packs.

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Product Features

• Reliable Forming — Suitable for cup sidewalls and food container converting.
• Clean Printing Surface — Supports food-service graphics and branding.
• PE-Coating Compatibility — Can be converted with single- or double-side PE coating.
• Virgin-Fibre Base — Suitable for food packaging applications subject to the required compliance documents.

Available Variants

• Uncoated Cupstock Board
• PE-Coated Cupstock (subject to order)

Commercial Information

• Moq: From 1 metric ton for regular grades and formats; confirm by specification
• Lead Time: Approximately 3 weeks after specifications are confirmed
• Samples: Free standard samples; international courier paid by the customer
• Certification: FSC status and food-contact documentation are confirmed for the exact grade and order

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