Calix Lidless Paper Cups: Specification Sheet
Sizes, material, food-contact testing and wholesale terms for Calix lidless paper cups.
Calix is a lidless paper cup whose foldable top closes the cup without a plastic lid. It is made of wood-pulp paperboard with a food-grade PE coating and comes in 8, 10, 12 and 16 oz. The manufacturer's paper cups were tested by Guangdong SCS to German LFGB and EU rules (report SCS240516A02BR). Orders start at 50,000 printed cups.
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1. Sizes
| Size | Capacity | Use |
|---|---|---|
| 8 oz | 240 ml | Hot and cold drinks |
| 10 oz | 295 ml | Hot and cold drinks |
| 12 oz | 355 ml | Hot and cold drinks |
| 16 oz | 475 ml | Hot and cold drinks |
Cup dimensions, carton packing and container loads are confirmed in each quotation.
2. Material and closure
- Paper: pure wood-pulp paperboard.
- Coating: food-grade polyethylene (PE), the standard liquid barrier for paper cups.
- Closure: the top of the cup folds over to close it, so no separate plastic lid is needed.
- Printing: every Calix order is custom printed with your design.
3. Food-contact testing and certificates
The test below was carried out on the manufacturer's paper cups (main model 12 oz, with 4–32 oz covered by the report). We meet these standards and hold the corresponding certificates.
| Standard | Organization | Reference | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| German LFGB §§ 30 & 31, Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004, Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 | Guangdong SCS Testing and Certification | Report SCS240516A02BR | Pass: overall migration, heavy metals, phthalates and vinyl chloride monomer |
| ISO 9001:2015 | Certification body of the manufacturer | Current certificate held by the manufacturer | Quality management system of the cup manufacturing facility |
| U.S. FDA | U.S. Food and Drug Administration | Facility registration | The cup manufacturing facility is registered with the FDA |
The FDA does not approve or certify finished cups; a facility registration is not an approval, and we never describe it as one. See all documents on the Calix certificates page.
4. Ordering
- Minimum order: 50,000 custom-printed cups.
- Sizes per order: up to 2, with at least 25,000 cups per size.
- United States and international: quoted in USD under FOB terms. Port of loading, lead time and freight are quoted for each destination. Samples are paid and quoted per client.
5. Calix Eco
Calix Eco, a version with a water-based (PE-free) barrier, is in development. Its specifications will be published when it is available.
Request a Calix quotation
From 50,000 custom-printed cups, up to 2 sizes per order (minimum 25,000 per size). US orders are quoted in USD under FOB terms.