Jiangsu Liangwang Technology Co., Ltd., one of the region's established Disposable PLA Plastic Cup Suppliers, manufactures food-grade disposable packaging at our Zhangjiagang production base, and the Disposable PLA Plastic Cup range is our plant-based answer for cold beverage service. We supply transparent BPA-free PLA cups for tea shops, coffee chains, juice bars, catering and events, with ODM/OEM tooling, in-house thermoforming and flip-mold cup lines, and project documentation prepared around your filling line and market requirements.
What We Manufacture in the PLA Cup Range
PLA (polylactic acid) is a bio-based polyester derived from renewable plant starch. Cups made from it are designed for single-use cold service and are intended to be industrially compostable where collection infrastructure exists. Our PLA cup line is positioned for operators who need the clarity of PET with a renewable feedstock, and who must satisfy local single-use plastic restrictions without losing presentation quality.
The current range centres on a transparent BPA-free PLA cup. Because PLA softens at lower temperatures than PP, we specify it for cold drinks, iced coffee, smoothies, bubble tea, juices and desserts. For hot-fill or microwave applications we direct projects to our Disposable PP Plastic Cup range, and for high-clarity cold display with conventional recycling streams we offer Disposable PET Plastic Cup.
Material and Performance Boundaries
- Service temperature: PLA is a cold-service material. We confirm the actual fill temperature, holding time and any warming cabinet exposure before recommending wall thickness.
- Clarity: Transparent PLA gives beverage visibility comparable to PET, supporting branded drink presentation.
- Sealing: PLA lids and film seals are matched to rim geometry; we test seal integrity with your capping or sealing equipment.
- End-of-life: Compostability claims depend on the certification and disposal route in the destination market, so we align documentation with the market you ship to.
Where the Range Fits Across Our Packaging Portfolio
Liangwang supplies four packaging families from one manufacturing base, which lets a single project draw cups, containers, bakery packaging and fresh-produce trays from the same quality system. The table below shows how each family is positioned and which applications it serves.
| Product Family |
Typical Material |
Application Fit |
Configuration Focus |
| Disposable PLA Plastic Cup |
PLA, BPA-free |
Cold drinks, iced coffee, smoothies, juice, desserts |
Cup volume, rim diameter, lid type, wall thickness, print |
| Disposable PP Plastic Cup |
Food-grade PP |
Hot and cold drinks, milkshakes, ice cream |
Heat resistance, U-shape or tapered body, dome lids |
| Disposable PET Plastic Cup |
Food-grade PET |
Cold beverages, dessert display, retail drinks |
High clarity, custom shapes, flat or dome lids |
| Eco-friendly Food Container |
PP, PET, degradable blends |
Takeaway, salads, light meals, fast food |
Compartments, stackability, snap-tight closures |
| Baking Packaging |
Food-safe PET, PP, coated board |
Cakes, pastries, bread, tamper-evident retail |
Windows, ventilation, hinge or sleeve formats |
| Fresh Food Tray |
PP, PET, barrier laminates |
Meat, seafood, produce, frozen ingredients |
Skin pack, MAP, wood-grain finish, cold-chain fit |
Critical Specifications We Confirm Before Tooling
PLA cup projects are driven by a small set of variables. We lock these down during the concept stage so that mold manufacturing and sampling move without rework.
- Nominal volume and brimful capacity: the fill line your dispenser or filler uses, plus headspace for foam or ice.
- Rim diameter and profile: must match your lid stock, sealing film or capping head.
- Wall and base thickness: balances rigidity, top-load stacking strength and material cost.
- Taper and nesting: affects denesting on automatic cup dispensers and sleeve packing density.
- Print and finish: matte, gloss or frosted surfaces, plus logo placement for brand presentation.
- Packaging format: sleeve count, carton dimensions and pallet pattern for your warehouse.
Manufacturing, Quality Control and Acceptance
Our Zhangjiagang ODM/OEM Factory operates a Class 100,000 GMP purification workshop and laboratory, with German ILLIG thermoforming equipment and flip-mold cup machines supporting the cup and container lines. Planned annual production capacity reaches 20,000 tons across the packaging portfolio, which gives us room to schedule standard and custom runs without compromising the hygiene environment.
Quality management is built on ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO22000 and BRC Grade A systems, with FDA certification covering the food-contact scope. For PLA cup orders we agree the acceptance criteria in writing before mass production: dimensional checks on rim and height, visual inspection for haze, scratches and black specks, seal or lid fit trials, and carton count verification. Sampling follows a defined path from needs communication through solution concept, mold manufacturing, sample testing, mass production and final quality control before shipping.
ODM/OEM Customisation and Line Integration
Custom Disposable PLA Plastic Cup programmes are handled by our in-house R&D team. We support unique body shapes, anti-scald sleeve designs, embedded logo printing, embossing and in-mold labeling, and we can recommend material combinations when a single resin does not meet every requirement. For operators running automatic fillers, sealers or cup dispensers, we review the machine interface early so that rim geometry, nesting force and lid fit are compatible with the line rather than corrected after delivery.
Where a project needs more than cups, we coordinate the wider range from the same base: Eco-friendly Food Container formats for takeaway meals, and Fresh Food Tray lines for cold-chain produce and protein. This keeps material declarations, carton marking and delivery scheduling consistent across a mixed order.
Installation, Maintenance and Serviceability
PLA cups are supplied as finished packaging, so installation is limited to line setup: confirming denesting height, adjusting magazine guides and verifying seal or lid pressure. We provide recommended storage conditions, because PLA is sensitive to heat and humidity and should be kept in a cool, dry warehouse away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
For maintenance, the practical points are stock rotation and handling. Cups should be used on a first-in, first-out basis, and cartons should not be stacked beyond the compression limit agreed for the pack. Spare parts and replacement tooling for custom molds are quoted with the project so that a second production run does not depend on a new mold build.
Information We Use to Configure Your Solution
To prepare a configuration and quotation, we need the working point of your application rather than a generic cup size. The checklist below is the input set our project team uses.
- Target volume, brimful capacity and expected fill line
- Beverage type, fill temperature and maximum holding time
- Lid, dome, flat lid or sealing film preference
- Print artwork, finish effect and branding method
- Filling or sealing equipment make and model, if automated
- Destination market and required compliance documentation
- Estimated annual volume, first order quantity and delivery schedule
- Packaging format, carton marking and pallet requirements
Minimum order quantity for custom work is 5000 pcs, with payment terms of T/T, L/C or Western Union. Standard delivery is generally 15–30 days after order confirmation, and small batch orders can complete production and delivery within half a month. Quote requests receive a response within 24 hours on business days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are your PLA cups suitable for hot drinks?
PLA is a cold-service material and is not recommended for hot-fill applications. For hot beverages, milkshakes and ice cream we supply food-grade PP cups, which handle higher temperatures and are available in tapered and U-shape formats.
Can you produce a custom cup shape and print our logo?
Yes. Our ODM/OEM service covers mold manufacturing, unique body shapes, anti-scald sleeve designs, embedded logo printing, embossing and in-mold labeling. The process runs from needs communication and solution concept through mold manufacturing, sample testing, mass production and final quality control.
What certifications support the PLA cup range?
Our management systems include ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO22000 and BRC Grade A, and we hold FDA certification for the food-contact scope. We align the documentation package with the market you ship to.
What is the minimum order and lead time?
Minimum order quantity is 5000 pcs. Delivery is generally 15–30 days after order confirmation, and small batch orders can be completed within half a month. We respond to quote requests within 24 hours on business days.
Do you supply lids and sealing film with the cups?
We match lids and sealing film to the cup rim geometry and test fit with your capping or sealing equipment. Flat lids, dome lids and film seals are specified as part of the cup configuration so that the delivered pack works on your line.
How should PLA cups be stored before use?
Keep cartons in a cool, dry warehouse away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and rotate stock on a first-in, first-out basis. PLA is sensitive to heat and humidity, so storage conditions affect cup performance on the line.
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