Aqueous Coated Disposable Cup for Delivery Services

Want Paper factory-direct Aqueous Coated Disposable Cup for Delivery Services is a water-based coated paper cup purpose-built to solve the three biggest challenges of food delivery: bumpy transit, prolonged holding time, and hot-cold alternation. Unlike conventional PE-coated cups, this product applies fiber-aqueous barrier adhesive composite technology directly on high-speed paper machines, turning the paper into a single MONO material that combines liquid barrier, vapor barrier, and heat-sealing functionality. This means the coffee in a delivery backpack will not leak, the hot soup received by the customer will not soften the cup, and the used cup will return to soil in less than a year in a backyard compost. As a manufacturer certified with BPI, FDA, BRC, Sedex, FSC, and ISO9001, we provide traceable carbon footprint data for every batch of cups.

Three Pain Points of Delivery & Solutions

Food delivery is different from dine-in. Paper cups go through bagging, cycling, stairs, waiting, and more. The cup is optimized for each step:

1. Leak-proof sealing: The water-based coating has excellent heat-sealing performance, fitting tightly with matching paper or PLA lids. In a simulated delivery vibration test (3Hz frequency, 5cm amplitude, 30 minutes), this cup showed no visible leakage, while ordinary PE cups had 12% edge seepage.

2. Anti-softening structure: The cup body uses high-density paper combined with water-based coating. After filling with 95°C hot water and standing for 60 minutes, the cup wall stiffness retention exceeds 90%. In comparison, PE-coated cups lost about 25% stiffness under the same conditions, becoming soft and hard to hold.

3. Hot-cold alternation resistance: During delivery, cups may experience temperature changes (hot drink filled, placed in an insulated box, then condensation upon removal). This cup's water-based coating undergoes 10 cycles from -10°C to 100°C without cracking or peeling, ensuring cup integrity.

Size specification table (for all delivery beverage and soup portions):

Size	Dimensions (mm)	Capacity (ml)	Recommended Use
2.5oz	54×38×55	80	Sauce, small dip
3oz	57×40×57	80	Kids' juice
4oz	61×44×63	110	Ice cream, pudding
6oz	80×53×78	225	Small milk tea
8oz	90×56×85	300	Standard hot coffee
9oz	75×53×90	240	Soup
10oz	80×53×112	330	Medium cold drink
12oz-A	90×58×110	400	Large latte
12oz-B	80×56×112	330	Standard cup
16oz	90×59×132	500	Large milk tea
20oz	90×62×153	590	Family soup
24oz	90×63×179	709	Extra-large drink
32oz	105×71.5×178	946	Share size

Real Degradation Data: 245-Day Comparison

Want Paper conducted a 245-day natural burial field experiment. PE-coated cups, PLA cups, and the cup were buried together in a pit in front of the research building, then unearthed periodically to observe changes and returned to the same spot.

● Day 85: The water-based coated cup had broken into large pieces; PLA and PE cups remained in their original shape with no visible change.

● Day 145: The water-based coated cup had further degraded into small pieces; PLA showed only some fiber degradation, its film still present; PE still existed in large pieces with almost no degradation.

● Day 245: The water-based coated cup completely degraded, indistinguishable from soil; PLA's paper fibers degraded but its film ruptured with residues remaining; PE's plastic film remained basically intact, only slightly cracked at edges.

Conclusion: Degradation degree from high to low: water-based coated cup > PLA > PE. This data proves that delivery platforms using Aqueous Coated Disposable Cup for Delivery Services will not leave cup waste in the environment for centuries.

Why Choose Want Paper

Want Paper provides comprehensive certification and compliance advantages for the cup, ensuring smooth global market access:

● BPI (USA) – Certified compostable in both industrial and home settings.

● FDA (USA) – Food contact material safety certification, passed 21 CFR 176.170 migration test.

● BRC (UK) – Global food packaging standard certification, quality system compliant.

● Sedex – Social responsibility audit passed, factory labor compliant.

● FSC – Pulp sourced from sustainably managed forests.

● ISO9001 – Quality management system certification.

● DIN (Germany) – Industrial compostability certification.

● ABAP (Brazil) – Compostability certification for South American markets.

With these certifications, delivery platforms can confidently market their packaging as plastic-free and compostable, meeting growing consumer demand for sustainable options. Additionally, Want Paper offers:

● In-house technology: First Chinese factory applying fiber-aqueous barrier composite on high-speed paper machines, eliminating secondary lamination and controlling costs.

● Proven data: Real 245-day degradation experiment, not just marketing claims.

● Lower carbon footprint: Based on ISO14067 analysis, significantly reduced CO2 emissions across manufacturing, use, and disposal compared to PE cups.

Customization & Delivery Packaging

Want Paper offers one-stop customization for the Aqueous Coated Disposable Cup for Delivery Services:

1. Logo and pattern printing: Supports UV or flexo inks, up to 6 colors. The water-based coating has strong ink adhesion, prints are wear-resistant. Customer provides AI or EPS design files.

2. Mixed size MOQ: 100,000 pieces total can be mixed across different sizes. Example: 30,000 pcs 8oz + 30,000 pcs 12oz + 40,000 pcs 16oz, total 100,000 qualifies for order.

3. Matching lids: Optional paper lids (same water-based coating material, home compostable) or PLA clear lids (industrial compostable). All lids precisely match cup diameter.

4. Packaging methods: Inner pack heat shrink film (50 or 100 pieces/pack), outer pack five-layer corrugated carton with custom box labeling. Bulk orders can use pallet wrapping.

5. Lead time: 25-30 days after order confirmation, full sea/air shipping documents provided.

Full Comparison with PE-Coated Cups

Comparison Item	Aqueous Coated Cup (This Product)	PE-Coated Cup
Contains plastic film	No, MONO material	Yes, PE plastic film
Home compostable	Yes, backyard soil	No
Industrial compost certified	BPI, DIN, ABAP	None
Heat resistance	100°C	~90°C (PE may soften)
Microwave safe	Yes	No (PE film may melt)
Recyclability difficulty	Directly into pulp system	Requires plastic-paper separation, rarely recycled
Carbon footprint (ISO14067)	Significantly lower than PE	Higher baseline
Degradation time (natural soil)	Approx. 245 days fully disappeared	Centuries not degrading

FAQ

Q: Will this cup really not leak during delivery?

A: Yes. The cup has specially enhanced heat-sealing performance. We recommend using our matching paper or PLA lids and ensuring the cup rim is clean before sealing. In simulated delivery vibration tests, this cup showed a leakage rate below 0.5%, far superior to ordinary PE cups.

Q: What is the exact home composting procedure?

A: Tear the used cup into several pieces (accelerates decomposition), bury 10-15cm deep in backyard soil, keep soil moist but not waterlogged, turn every 2-4 weeks. At 15-25°C, full decomposition usually occurs in 4-6 months. No inoculants or chemical additives required.

Q: The 100,000 MOQ is too high for me. Any alternatives?

A: For first trial orders, we can negotiate a smaller MOQ (e.g., 30,000-50,000 pieces) with a higher unit price. Alternatively, you can combine your order with other customers. We recommend purchasing samples (50-100 cups) for testing before committing to bulk order.

Q: Does the cup printing fade? Is ink adhesion good on the water-based coating?

A: The water-based coating surface is specially treated for excellent adhesion with UV and flexo inks. After rub testing (500g weight, 10 cycles), printed patterns show no significant脱落. We recommend providing high-resolution design files and requesting a pre-production sample for confirmation.

Q: Can you provide a carbon footprint report?

A: Yes. Based on the ISO14067 standard, we provide a full life cycle carbon footprint analysis report for the Aqueous Coated Disposable Cup for Delivery Services. The report covers carbon emissions from pulp collection, cup manufacturing, transport, and disposal, with comparison against PE cups. It can be used for your ESG disclosure or Scope 3 reduction accounting.

Q: Is this cup suitable for carbonated beverages?

A: Yes. The water-based coating provides some gas barrier, but carbonated drinks will still lose carbonation after opening. We recommend consumption within 30 minutes for best experience. For longer storage of carbonated drinks, consider using lids with higher barrier properties or sealing film.