Custom Printing
Take your branding and marketing efforts to the next level with Karat® custom printing services. Custom cup and custom sleeve printing are easy and effective ways to advertise your business. Customers carrying your custom cup or custom sleeve become the perfect moving advertisement!
Karat® offers custom cup and custom sleeve printing without going over your budget. Our high-quality custom printing for your paper cups, plastic cups and cup sleeves preserves the integrity of your design by attending to even the smallest details. With Karat®’s quick turnaround time of six to eight weeks, reap the benefits of your custom cup and custom sleeve in no time.
It’s Simple!
Choose up to five colors for your custom cup and four colors for your custom sleeve. If you already have a logo for your custom cup or custom jacket, simply send us your design in Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator format. For those who wish to have a logo created, Karat® extends their services to you, providing you with professional logo designs at a nominal fee.
Once the final design is selected, we will send you an electronic mock-up of your custom cup or custom sleeve. Upon receiving your approval, the custom cup or custom sleeve printing process begins. You can expect your custom cups or custom sleeves within six to eight weeks.
At Karat®, we make it our mission to provide our customers with well-engineered and high quality disposable goods at the most competitive prices and unparalleled service. Whether you are a big foodservice and beverage leader or a small neighborhood café, Karat® offers the same top-grade products, same quality service, and the same competitive prices, along with one of the quickest turnaround times in the industry.
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Custom Order Reference Chart
| Cup Type | Available in (size) | Number of Colors | Setup (per color) | Lead Time | Print Process | Minimum order/size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cup Jacket* | One size (White or Kraft) | 1~4 | $300 (flat) | 12~14weeks | Offset | 60 cases |
| Paper Cold Cup | 9/12/16/22/32 oz | 1~4 | $100 | 10~12 weeks | Offset/Flexo | 30 cases/100 cases |
| Paper Food Bucket | 85/130/170 oz | 1~4 | $100 | 10~12 weeks | Offset/Flexo | 50 cases/100 cases |
| Paper Food Container | 4/5/6/8/12/16/20/24/28/32 oz | 1~4 | $100 | 10~12 weeks | Offset/Flexo | 30 cases/100 cases |
| Paper Hot Cup | 4/8/10/12/16/20/24 oz | 1~4 | $100 | 10~12 weeks | Offset/Flexo | 30 cases / 100 cases |
| PET | 3/7/8/9/10/12/16/20/24/32 oz | 1~4 | $100 | 10 weeks | Offset | 30 cases |
| PP (Translucent) | 10/12/16/22 oz (290cc~700cc) | 1~4 | $300 (flat) | 10~12 weeks | Offset | 50 cases |
| Eco-Friendly Hot Paper Cup | 8/10/12/16/20 oz | 1~4 | $100 | 10 weeks | Gravure | 100 cases |
| Eco-Friendly Food Container | 8/12/16 oz | 1~4 | $100 | 10 weeks | Gravure | 100 cases |
| PLA Clear | 3/9/10/12/16/20/24/32 oz | 1~4 | $100 | 8~10 weeks | Offset | 50 cases |
Our Kraft paper jackets are made from 100% recycled paper while our White paper jackets are made from over 70% recycled paper.
Customized Straws
| Item Type | Length | Weight | Pack | Color | Lead Time | Minimum order/size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straws | 5″~20″ | TBD | TBD | TBD | 8~10 weeks | 30 cases |
| Straws | 4″~10″ | TBD | TBD | TBD | 8~10 weeks | 200 cases |
Customized Napkins
| Color Choice | Paper Choice | Size | Setup (per color) | Lead Time | Minimum order/size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | White, 2-ply | 10 x 10 | $100/per color | 8~10 weeks | 30 |
For limited time: Order a minimum of 15 cases, call for details at (626) 965-8882.
Printing Information
Please make sure following information is included when requesting an e-proof:
1) Logo must be provided in Adobe Illustrator (*.AI) CS3 or Encapsulated PostScript (*.eps) format or a design fee may apply.
2) Please note if any additional text and/or graphics are needed.
- Checkboxes (Milk, Syrup, Shots, Flavor, etc)
- Website
- Phone number/address
- Logo on 1 or 2 sides of cup
3) Please make sure all text is outlined that we will not require the font file.
4) Please define colors with Pantone colors if possible (PMS colors).
5) Please include any special instructions with your order.
Differences in printing methods and uses: (applies to paper products only)
OFFSET PRINTING: Offset printing uses a stamp printing plate, similar to hand stamp.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Lower minimum requirement | Ink odor may be present if print area is over 30% |
| Lower production cost | Ink odor is more prevalent when cups are used for warm/hot content |
| Color Process Print available (7 separate color max) | Slower production time |
Notes:
- maximum suggest print size is roughly 3″x3″ or under 30% ink coverage
- Background color count as 1 color
- Preferred method of printing for all cups for cold cups; unless order volume is over 200 cases
FLEXO PRINTING: Flexo printing uses a rolling rubber plate, similar to newspaper press
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Lower minimum requirement | More ink laydown |
| Lower production cost | Higher pre-press cost |
| Reusable and resilient plates | Slower production times |
Notes: Suggested for customers with larger volume (200+ cases) or full area prints