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EVF99093

Paperboard Cup with Handle

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Integrated double-thick fold-out handle
Requires barrier coating for liquid containment
Delivered fully formed and nested

About this product

This two-piece conical cup features an integrated, double-thick handle, making it a practical choice for food service, promotional snacks, and single-serve portions. The handle is cut from the main body blank and folds back against itself for added rigidity before hinging outward for a comfortable grip.

Because it relies on a separate circular base that is crimped and sealed, this cup is delivered fully formed and nested. The choice of paperboard, such as standard folding boxboard for dry goods or barrier-coated board for liquids, determines its final application.

Common uses

Hot or cold beverages with barrier coating
Promotional event snacks
Dry food service portions
Retail confectionery

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Food Service and Event Portions

Dry Snacks and Event Promotions

Using standard folding boxboard, this cup is an excellent handheld container for popcorn, nuts, or promotional giveaways. The handle makes it easy for attendees to carry while walking.

Hot and Cold Beverages

When manufactured with a poly-coated or PLA-coated board, the cup can hold liquids. The bottom crimp and side seam must be specifically sealed for water-tightness during production.

Single-Serve Tasting Portions

For food festivals or sampling events, a smaller version of this cup provides a convenient way for guests to hold a portion while keeping one hand free.

Retail Confectionery and Treats

Candy shops and bakeries can use this cup style for counter sales, offering a distinctive shape that stands upright and is easy for customers to carry out.

High-Volume Retail and Event Giveaways

Large Food Service Programs

Because assembly requires dedicated cup forming equipment rather than straight line folding equipment, this style is best suited for repeat food service programs.

Retail and Event Giveaways

The conical shape offers a continuous wrap-around print surface, providing high visibility for branding at festivals, stadiums, or retail promotions.

Stadium and Venue Concessions

The integrated handle allows patrons to carry multiple items more easily, making it a practical choice for busy concession stands.

Nesting Density and Flat Shipping

High-Density Shipping Needs

While these cups nest together for transit, the protruding handle can reduce stacking density compared to a standard cup. If maximizing freight efficiency is critical, a handle-less conical cup may be a better choice.

Flat Delivery and Hand Assembly

This cup is delivered fully formed. If your fulfillment process requires packaging that ships flat and is assembled on demand, a folding carton with a crash-lock base and handle is worth comparing.

Barrier Coatings and Equipment Fit

Barrier Coatings and Liquid Needs

The most critical decision is the product being contained. Dry goods can use standard board, but any moisture, grease, or liquid requires a specific barrier coating to prevent the paperboard from degrading.

Bottom Diameter and Equipment Fit

The bottom diameter of the cup dictates the specific sealing parts required on the forming equipment. Matching this dimension to existing production lines can streamline the order.

Handle Proportions and Grip

The handle height and finger clearance should be evaluated against the expected weight of the filled cup to ensure a comfortable and secure grip.

Print Surface and Conical Distortion

Because the cup is formed from a curved blank, flat artwork must be warped during prepress so that horizontal lines and logos appear straight on the final 3D shape.

Cup Proportions and Handle Scaling

Cup Height and Handle Scaling

The overall height of the cup can be adjusted to change the volume. As the cup grows taller, the handle height typically scales proportionally to maintain a balanced grip.

Top and Bottom Proportions

Adjusting the ratio between the top opening and the bottom base changes the taper of the cone, which affects both the visual profile and how deeply the cups nest during shipping.

Handle Shape and Finger Clearance

The cutout profile of the handle can be modified to provide more finger room or a different visual style, provided the base fold remains wide enough for strength.

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Artwork Distortion on Conical Shapes

Because the main body is formed from a curved blank, flat artwork must be warped or distorted during the prepress stage so that logos and text appear straight once the cup is rolled into a 3D cone.

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Cup forming equipment versus straight line folding

This package is produced on dedicated cup forming equipment rather than straight line folding equipment, as it requires rolling the cone, folding the handle, and inserting the separate bottom base.

FAQs

Can this cup hold hot coffee or soup?

It can, provided it is manufactured with a heat-resistant, liquid-tight barrier coating like PE or PLA and the bottom seal is crimped specifically for liquids. Standard paperboard is not suited for liquids and will degrade.

How strong is the handle?

The handle is cut from the main body blank and folds 180 degrees back against itself. This creates a double-thick layer of paperboard, providing a rigid and secure grip for standard beverage or snack weights.

Are these cups shipped flat?

Because the bottom base must be mechanically crimped and sealed into the conical wall, these cups are delivered fully formed and nested inside one another.

Does the handle affect how many cups fit in a box?

While the cups nest, the folded handle adds thickness to the side wall and protrudes slightly, which can reduce the total number of cups that fit in a standard master shipper compared to handle-less cups.

How do I design artwork for a curved cup?

The flat template is curved. Your graphics team will need to apply a conical distortion to the artwork so that horizontal lines and logos appear straight when the cup is assembled.

Why does the bottom diameter matter for production?

Cup forming equipment uses specific, rigid parts to hold and seal the circular base. Changing the bottom diameter usually requires different forming parts, whereas changing the height is often a simpler adjustment.

Can the handle size be changed?

The handle height and finger clearance can be adjusted to match the cup volume and expected weight, ensuring a comfortable grip.

How does the handle fold out?

It is cut from the main body blank and folds back against itself for double thickness before hinging outward, creating a reinforced grip without needing a separate glued piece.