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Cups with your logo: the complete guide to branded plastic cups for UK events
Everything you actually need to know before ordering branded plastic cups with your logo on them. Print methods, artwork briefs, lead times and pricing.
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Custom plastic cups for weddings, parties and corporate events
When the event is not a 50,000 capacity festival but you still want branded cups that do not feel cheap, here is how to specify them properly.
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How to order festival cups in bulk: quantities, lead times, and what to ask your supplier
A no-fluff walkthrough for procurement buyers and event managers about to commit to a large volume order.
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Personalised, branded, or custom festival cups: what is the difference and which do you need?
The terminology is confusing. The products are not. Here's what each term actually means and which one fits your event.
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Are reusable festival cups worth it? What to look for when buying in bulk
A no-fluff guide to specifying, sizing and ordering reusable festival cups in volume from the people who actually make them.
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Festival Cup Planning: When to Order and How Much Stock You Need
A practical guide to festival cup planning - when to place your order, how to calculate stock quantities, and how to avoid running out mid-event.
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How to Choose Festival Cups for Your Event
A complete buyer's guide to choosing festival cups. Pint vs half pint, single colour vs full colour, plain vs printed - everything an event organiser needs to know.
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Two Pint Festival Cups: The Complete Guide for Event Organisers
Everything you need to know about two pint festival cups - how they work, why they reduce queues, and whether they are right for your event.
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How to Brand Cups for Events: Artwork, Print & Ordering Guide
A practical guide to branding cups for events. Artwork file formats, print methods explained, colour matching, proofing, and how to place your first order.
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Festival Cup Sizes Explained: The Ultimate Guide for Organisers
From standard 568ml pints to 280ml half-pints, ensure you order the right custom drinkware for your event's specific beverage needs.
Insights & News from the UK’s Leading Printed Cup Manufacturer
The events industry is constantly evolving, and delivering a seamless, sustainable beverage service has never been more critical.
Welcome to the Drinksmate blog - your hub for expert guides, industry news, and behind-the-scenes insights into the production of custom printed reusable cups. Whether you are planning a massive stadium tour or an independent festival, our articles are designed to help you eliminate single-use plastics and elevate your overall fan experience.
Navigating Sustainable Event Drinkware
Transitioning to premium reusable cups is a massive operational upgrade. In our regular updates, we explore how shatterproof, ergonomic drinkware provides a superior feel compared to flimsy disposables. We also share operational tips for bar staff, highlighting how smart, stackable, non-stick designs act as the ultimate 'queue-busters' during peak service rushes.
Behind the Scenes: The Factory-Direct Advantage
Purchasing event drinkware shouldn’t involve a maze of third-party distributors and hidden markups. As the flagship direct-to-customer brand of Tees Valley Plastics Ltd, we pull back the curtain on our factory floor in the North East of England. By reading our manufacturing insights, you will learn how cutting out the middleman guarantees true wholesale pricing, bypasses overseas shipping delays, and secures lightning-fast turnarounds.
Mastering Your Custom Cup Branding
Beyond logistics, custom printed cups offer a highly lucrative merchandise opportunity. Our design experts frequently publish guides on how to make your event branding pop. Dive into our archives to understand the differences between photorealistic In-Mould Labelling (IML) and durable rotary screen printing. We also walk you through our risk-free ordering process, explaining how to submit artwork to secure free, high-resolution visual proofs.
Championing the Circular Economy
Sustainability is the core focus of our content. Every Drinksmate cup is manufactured using durable, food-grade, BPA-free polypropylene (PP), built to withstand hundreds of commercial wash cycles.
By keeping our manufacturing strictly within the UK, we maintain a drastically lower carbon footprint than imported alternatives. Browse our latest articles to learn how our 100% recyclable cups ensure a true circular economy, and discover how partnering with Drinksmate can help you champion zero-waste events.