16oz RPET Clear Cups (1000 pcs)

1. Product overview of 16oz RPET Clear Cups

The Lumapack 16oz RPET Clear Cup is a mid-to-large format, crystal-clear cold drink cup made from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (RPET). Designed for professional cold drink service, it is suitable for iced coffee, cold brew, frappes, smoothies, and chilled beverages across café, restaurant, takeaway, and delivery operations.

With a 16oz capacity, this cup is well suited to standard and larger cold drink portions, including espresso-based iced drinks, blended smoothies, chilled juices, and layered cold beverages where presentation matters. Its high-clarity RPET construction provides full drink visibility, supporting presentation quality on the counter and during takeaway service.

The cup is manufactured from recycled plastic (RPET), making use of post-consumer material rather than virgin plastic. It is food contact safe, BPA-free, and PFAS-free. Compatible 95mm lids are available separately, including flat, domed, and strawless sip-lid formats.

Note: these cups are designed for cold drink applications only and are not suitable for hot beverages.

2. Typical foodservice uses for 16oz RPET Clear Cups

The 16oz RPET Clear Cup is typically selected where a versatile, clear cold drink cup is required for medium to large cold beverage portions in café, takeaway, or delivery formats.

Common applications include:

• Iced coffee and cold brew serves prepared at café and coffee shop counters, where a medium-to-large format suits customers ordering a standard or upsized cold drink
• Frappes and blended drinks produced by quick-service coffee operators, particularly where a 16oz portion represents the primary or signature serve size
• Smoothies and chilled juices offered by juice bars and food-to-go operators, where a single-serve medium portion is the standard format
• Iced teas and cold soft drinks served at takeaway counters and deli operations in single-serve formats
• Layered and topped cold drinks where the high-clarity walls allow customers to see drink colours, cream, or fruit layers before the first sip

This size is particularly suited to independent coffee shops, multi-site café groups, and delivery-led operations where portion consistency and presentation quality need to remain reliable across locations and service periods.

3. Operational benefits of 16oz RPET Clear Cups for cold drink service

• Crystal-clear drink presentation: The high-clarity RPET construction provides full visibility of drink colour, layering, and garnishes. This supports presentation quality at the point of service and during takeaway handling, helping products look their best before the customer takes the first sip.
• Durable construction for transit and handling: The cup maintains its shape during typical takeaway and delivery workflows, reducing the risk of deformation during packing, bagging, and customer collection. Compatible lids create a secure closure for sealed delivery use.
• Versatile format for medium to large cold drink portions: At 16oz, this cup serves as a standard reference size for a wide range of cold drink menus. Using a fixed capacity supports consistent portioning across shifts and supports menu design where drink sizes are set in advance.
• Made from recycled plastic: RPET uses post-consumer recycled plastic rather than virgin material, reducing the demand for new plastic production. This supports procurement decisions where recycled content is a consideration.

4. Materials, quality control & compliance of 16oz RPET Clear Cups

Lumapack RPET cups are produced using recycled plastic materials selected to meet standard foodservice performance and compliance requirements.

Material composition

• Base material: recycled polyethylene terephthalate (RPET)
• Finish: crystal-clear, high-transparency
• No inner coating or liner – the RPET material is the food contact surface

Food contact compliance

• Suitable for direct food contact under UK market requirements
• BPA-free
• PFAS-free / No PFAS added
• Designed for cold drink applications only – not suitable for hot beverages

Material sourcing

• Manufactured from post-consumer recycled PET plastic (RPET)
• Specific recycled content percentages may vary by production batch and should be confirmed where compliance documentation is required

Performance characteristics

• Maintains structural integrity for cold beverages, including iced coffee, smoothies, and chilled drinks
• High-clarity walls preserve drink presentation during service and delivery
• 95mm top diameter is compatible with all Lumapack 95mm lid options

5. What sets these 16oz RPET Clear Cups from Lumapack apart

Compared with many standard clear cold drink cups available in the UK foodservice market, Lumapack's 16oz RPET cup is manufactured from recycled plastic (RPET) rather than virgin PET, supporting procurement decisions where recycled content matters without compromising on clarity or performance.

High-clarity RPET construction

RPET material can vary significantly in clarity between suppliers. Lumapack's 16oz cups are selected for high optical transparency, providing drink presentation quality comparable with virgin plastic alternatives while using recycled content.

Universal 95mm lid compatibility

All four Lumapack RPET cup sizes share the same 95mm top diameter. This means a single lid stock can be used across 9oz, 12oz, 16oz, and 20oz cups, simplifying inventory management for operators running multiple drink sizes.

Competitive pricing

Lumapack positions this 16oz RPET cup competitively against comparable products from established UK foodservice packaging suppliers. Volume pricing is available for regular ordering requirements.

6. Ordering, delivery & support services from Lumapack

Lumapack supplies foodservice packaging across the UK mainland with services designed for commercial kitchen and café operations.

Ordering and delivery

• Free UK mainland delivery on orders over £99
• Standard delivery timeframe: typically within 2–3 working days for stock items
• Orders can be placed online at lumapack.co or via direct contact with the Lumapack team

Returns

Non-faulty items may be returned at Lumapack's discretion. Eligible items must remain unopened and in their original, undamaged condition. A 20% administrative fee based on the product price applies. Customers are responsible for the cost of returning goods.

Custom branding

Lumapack offers custom branding solutions for cups and packaging. Lead times apply and are confirmed during the specification process.

Customer support

• Email: sales@lumapack.co
• WhatsApp: available via lumapack.co for direct messaging (message only, Mon–Fri 9am–5pm GMT)

7. Lumapack – your trusted supplier for 16oz RPET Clear Cups

Lumapack supplies foodservice packaging to UK commercial kitchens, cafés, and catering operations, supporting independent businesses and multi-site groups with reliable stock and trade-focused pricing.

• Recycled material commitment: Lumapack sources RPET cups made from post-consumer recycled plastic, supporting operators looking to reduce their reliance on virgin plastic in their packaging supply.
• Responsible sourcing approach: Lumapack prioritises responsible material sourcing and works with manufacturing partners aligned with recognised quality and compliance practices, without overstating environmental claims.
• Supply reliability: Consistent stock availability and dependable delivery schedules support operational planning for both regular and high-volume operations.

8. Frequently asked questions about 16oz RPET Clear Cups

Can these cups be used for hot drinks?

No. The 16oz RPET Clear Cups are designed for cold drink applications only. They are not suitable for hot beverages. For hot drink service, Lumapack's paper cup range should be used instead.

What lids fit the 16oz RPET Clear Cup?

The 16oz cup has a 95mm top diameter and is compatible with all four Lumapack 95mm lid options: Clear Flat Lids with Straw Slot 95mm, Clear Domed Lids with Straw Slot 95mm, Clear Domed Lid No Hole 95mm, and Clear rPET Strawless Sip Lids 95mm. Lids are sold separately.

How many cups are included per case?

Each case contains 1000 cups.

Are these cups made from recycled plastic?

Yes. The cups are manufactured from RPET – recycled polyethylene terephthalate – which uses post-consumer recycled plastic rather than virgin PET.

Are the cups recyclable?

RPET cups can be recycled in plastic recycling streams where facilities exist. Recyclability depends on local infrastructure.

Do the other RPET cup sizes use the same lids?

Yes. All four Lumapack RPET cup sizes (9oz, 12oz, 16oz, 20oz) share the same 95mm top diameter, so all four lid types are compatible across the full size range.

9. Related products for 16oz RPET Clear Cups

Explore additional RPET cup sizes and compatible lids from Lumapack's Iced Coffee Cups range:

With high-clarity RPET construction for strong drink presentation and reliable cold drink performance, the Lumapack 16oz RPET Clear Cup is designed for medium to large cold drink portions in professional foodservice environments. Supported by a universal 95mm lid range and Lumapack's ordering, delivery and stock support services, it offers a dependable and competitively priced packaging option for iced coffee, cold brew, smoothies, and takeaway cold drink operations.