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rPET Cups and Lids

GMZ provides clear rPET plastic cups and matching lids for cold drinks and cold food packaging. Our recycled PET options help buyers reduce reliance on virgin PET while maintaining clear product presentation and reliable cup-lid compatibility.

Recycled PET material options
Multiple cup diameters and capacities
Compatible with flat, dome, sip, and cross-slit lids
High clarity for cold drinks and desserts
Custom printing for bulk orders
Market document and compliance review support

MOQ for custom printing: 10,000 pcs.

Specifications

We offer flexible rPET options based on your specific needs. Options vary by size, lid style, and recycled content requirements. Check our PET Cups and PET Lids pages for standard sizes.

Product Type	Cup Rim Fit	Other Options	Suitable Applications
rPET Plastic Cups	78 mm–117 mm	Multiple height and capacity options based on selected PET cup specifications	Iced coffee, juice, smoothies, bubble tea, desserts, fruit cups, and cold food
rPET Cup Lids	78 mm–117 mm	Flat lids, dome lids, sip lids, cross-slit lids, and selected cup-lid matching options	Cold drinks, takeaway beverages, desserts, toppings, and foodservice packaging

Clear rPET Cups and Lids

rPET cups and lids maintain the clear appearance of PET packaging, making drinks and cold foods easy to see at first glance. This helps improve product presentation for iced coffee, juice, smoothies, bubble tea, fruit cups, desserts, and other grab-and-go foodservice items.

For foodservice brands and distributors, clear packaging is not only about appearance. It also helps customers recognize product freshness, color, layers, toppings, and portion size more easily before purchase.

Sustainability and Compliance Support

Different markets may have different requirements for recycled content, food-contact materials, labeling, and packaging documents. GMZ can help buyers review suitable rPET material options based on target market, product use, recycled content needs, and project requirements.

For more information about rPET material and recycling, visit our rPET Material & Recycling page.

Why Choose GMZ for rPET Cups and Lids

Recycled PET Material

GMZ offers recycled PET material options for PET cups and lids, helping buyers reduce reliance on virgin PET and support more sustainable packaging goals.

Clear Product Display

The clear appearance helps showcase drink color, fruit pieces, layers, toppings, and dessert presentation, making products more visible and appealing.

Flexible Size Range

rPET products can be manufactured based on your selected cup and lid specifications, covering different rim diameters, capacities, lid fits, and packaging needs.

Cup-Lid Compatibility

GMZ can help match cups with compatible flat lids, dome lids, sip lids, or cross-slit lids based on cup rim diameter, drink type, and product use.

Custom Printing Support

For bulk orders, GMZ can support custom printing, packaging design, and brand presentation needs for selected rPET plastic cup projects.

Compliance & Bulk Supply

GMZ supports foodservice brands and packaging buyers with bulk order communication, product matching, and market document review.

Reviews From Customers

A*** Mahmood

Saudi Arabia

Hello. 👏
just want to let u know that we received the paper cup & we like the quality & the workmanship of the cup 👌 😍 as they looks very nice. Thank u 🌹🌹🌹🌹 again & I’m very sure that we will repeat the order again.

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L***

Spain

“Hi, Mr. L***, have u checked the cups, is everything Ok?”
“All perfect, 💪💪💪 Thank you so much!”

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A***Campbell

Thank you He Ke I am truly grateful. You are my best supplier.

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E*** Sharpe

Many thanks for these Heke,
May I also say as A*** has that you have done a great job getting these done with the current covid situation.
Have a wonderful Chinese New Year and a rest!

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lebanon

You are very professional and systematic in your work, Nice to work with you 😂

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B***

Also thank you for the presentsyou give us the tie is very nice!

We enjoyed it very much andplease thank your team for thevery warm welcome you give us.

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FAQs About rPET Cups and Lids

Are rPET cups food safe?

rPET plastic cups can be suitable for food-contact use when the recycled PET material and recycling process meet the requirements of the target market. For example, the U.S. FDA reviews specific recycling processes for post-consumer recycled plastics used in food-contact applications, while the EU evaluates recycled plastic processes under its food contact framework. Buyers should confirm material source, intended use, and required documents before placing bulk orders.

Are rPET cups suitable for hot drinks?

No. rPET cups are mainly designed for cold drinks and cold food packaging. For hot drinks, paper cups, PP cups, or other heat-resistant packaging materials are usually more suitable. PET and rPET are commonly used where clarity and cold beverage presentation are more important than heat resistance.

What is the difference between PET and rPET cups?

PET cups are made from virgin PET resin, while rPET cups use recycled PET material options. Both can offer a clear appearance for cold drink packaging, but rPET helps reduce reliance on virgin PET and supports recycled material use in packaging. The exact recycled content, appearance, cost, and availability may vary by project and market requirements. TOMRA describes rPET as PET that has already been used, recycled, and put back into use.

Are rPET cups recyclable?

rPET is still PET-based material, so it can fit into PET recycling systems where local collection and sorting facilities accept that packaging format. However, actual recyclability depends on local recycling rules, product design, labels, inks, contamination, and whether cups or thermoformed packaging are accepted in that market. NAPCOR notes that recycled PET is used in products including cups and thermoformed food containers, while PET recycling access can differ between bottle and non-bottle PET formats.

What information should buyers provide for rPET packaging orders?

To help GMZ check suitable rPET packaging options, buyers should provide cup size, lid type, application, target market, recycled content needs, printing requirements, packaging method, and order quantity. If the products are intended for food-contact use, buyers should also clarify the destination market and any required compliance documents.

Can GMZ customize rPET cups and lids?

Yes, for suitable bulk orders, GMZ can discuss custom printing, cup-lid matching, packaging design, recycled content requirements, and target market needs. Available rPET options may vary by product size, lid type, material supply, order quantity, and documentation requirements. You can contact us for more information.