HSQY ⌀98 mm U-Shape Clear PET Plastic Cups

98mm U-Shape Clear PET Plastic Cups

HSQY manufactures 98mm U-shape clear PET plastic cups for iced coffee, smoothies, milkshakes, fresh juice, bubble tea, soda, lemonade, cocktails, desserts and other cold foodservice applications.

The PT98 series is available in nominal capacities of 12 oz, 14 oz, 16 oz, 18 oz, 20 oz and 24 oz. Using a common 98mm rim across multiple cup sizes can help cafés, drink chains, distributors and foodservice operators reduce the number of lid specifications they need to manage.

Matching lid options may include flat lids, dome lids, dome lids with straw holes, wide-hole smoothie lids, strawless sipper lids and no-hole lids. Cup and lid compatibility must be confirmed using the exact HSQY cup model and matching lid model.

Clear PET provides high product visibility and useful resistance to cracking during normal cold-drink filling, handling, takeaway delivery and retail display.

Custom logo printing, cup colors, fill lines, private-label cartons, rPET content and matching lid combinations can be evaluated according to artwork, food-contact requirements and order quantity.

These PET cups are primarily designed for cold and room-temperature beverages. Standard PET cold cups should not be used for hot filling, microwave heating or conventional oven applications.

Explore the complete HSQY PET cups and lids range for additional cup shapes, capacities, rim diameters and matching lid options.

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What Is a 98mm U-Shape PET Cup?

A 98mm U-shape PET cup is a clear disposable cold-drink cup with a nominal rim diameter of 98mm and a rounded U-shaped body profile.

The U-shaped profile gives the cup a modern visual appearance and creates a wide display area for colorful drinks, fruit pieces, foam, whipped toppings and printed branding.

PET, or polyethylene terephthalate, is widely used for clear cold-drink cups because it combines transparency, rigidity and practical resistance to cracking under normal foodservice conditions.

The 98mm measurement refers to the nominal cup-rim size. It does not mean that every 98mm lid produced by another supplier will fit correctly because rim geometry and manufacturing tolerances can differ.

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98mm Clear PET Cup Specifications

Final rim diameter, rim profile, capacity, cup height, base diameter, cup weight, wall thickness, sleeve quantity, carton quantity and lid model should be confirmed in an approved specification.

PET Cup Capacity Guide

Fluid-ounce conversions are approximate. The actual brimful capacity and recommended filling volume depend on the selected cup model, ice level, foam, toppings and required headspace.

98mm PET Cup Lid Options

Lids should be ordered by matching HSQY cup and lid model rather than by nominal diameter alone.

Why Use One 98mm Rim Across Multiple Cup Sizes?

• Reduces the number of lid specifications stored by beverage operators.

• Simplifies staff training and cup-lid matching.

• Supports multiple drink sizes with fewer lid cartons.

• Reduces the risk of selecting the wrong nominal lid size.

• Simplifies purchasing for distributors and drink chains.

• Allows flat and dome lid options to cover several capacities.

The benefit only applies when the rim geometry is genuinely shared across the selected cup models and the corresponding lids have passed fit and leakage testing.

Applications of 98mm Clear PET Cups

Iced Coffee and Cold Brew

The clear cup displays coffee layers, milk, ice and flavored syrups while a flat or strawless lid supports takeaway service.

Smoothies and Milkshakes

Dome lids and wide-hole lids provide additional space for thick beverages, whipped toppings, fruit pieces and large straws.

Bubble Tea and Fruit Tea

Larger capacities can hold ice, tea, milk, fruit and tapioca pearls. Lid opening and straw diameter should be matched to the toppings.

Fresh Juice and Lemonade

Clear PET highlights beverage color and fruit content for juice bars, cafés, supermarkets, events and catering.

Desserts and Cold Food

No-hole flat or dome lids can be used for parfaits, yogurt, fruit cups, mousse, cereal, desserts and other cold food-to-go products after suitability testing.

Custom Printing and Branding

Custom printing can turn a standard clear PET cup into branded packaging for cafés, drink chains, restaurants, stadiums, convenience stores and catering businesses.

• Single-color and multicolor logo printing.

• Cup size and fill-line markings.

• Brand slogans, QR codes and product information.

• Seasonal and promotional graphics.

• Private-label sleeve bags and cartons.

• Customized barcode and shipping marks.

Printing ink, coverage, adhesion, abrasion resistance, registration, color tolerance and food-packaging requirements should be approved before bulk production.

Cup and Lid Compatibility Testing

• Rim outside diameter and ovality.

• Rim-bead profile and lid-lock geometry.

• Manual and automatic lid application force.

• Lid removal force.

• Sideways and inverted leakage.

• Transport vibration and drop testing.

• Performance with ice, liquid, foam and toppings.

• Performance after refrigerated storage.

• Straw-slot and drinking-opening functionality.

A lid that appears to fit an empty cup may still leak when the cup is filled, squeezed or transported. Production samples should be tested using the actual beverage and delivery process.

Nesting and Automatic Denesting

PET cups are nested together to reduce sleeve, carton and shipping volume.

Excessive nesting pressure can make cups difficult to separate, while insufficient nesting control can increase carton volume and transport costs.

Customers using automatic cup dispensers or filling lines should test the sleeve with their actual denester, conveyor and filling equipment.

Required parameters may include nesting pitch, stack height, cup release force, static control and maximum sleeve length.

Cold Beverage and Temperature Guidance

Standard PET cups are intended primarily for cold and room-temperature drinks.

Hot beverages, hot filling and prolonged contact with elevated temperatures can soften or distort a standard PET cup.

The cups should not be placed in microwave ovens or conventional ovens.

Low-temperature and freezer applications should be tested because impact performance may change when the material becomes cold.

Any published temperature limit should identify the PET grade, cup model, contact time, test method and acceptance criteria.

Food-Contact and Regulatory Requirements

Food-contact suitability depends on the exact PET resin, recycled content, colorants, additives, printing inks, manufacturing process and intended conditions of use.

Buyers should identify the destination country, beverage type, contact temperature, contact duration and whether the cup will be used with acidic, alcoholic, dairy or fatty products.

Available documents may include resin declarations, food-contact declarations, migration reports, restricted-substance reports and quality-management certificates.

SGS should be described according to the actual test report and should not be presented as a universal food-contact certification.

ISO 9001 relates to quality-management systems and does not independently establish the food-contact compliance of a particular PET cup.

Virgin PET and rPET Cup Options

PET Cup Recycling Considerations

PET is identified by resin code number 1 and can technically be recycled.

Actual collection and recycling acceptance for PET cups varies by country, city and recycling facility.

Residual drinks, dark colors, full-sleeve labels, incompatible inks and certain adhesive systems can reduce recycling compatibility.

The most accurate claim is that clear PET cups are recyclable where suitable collection, sorting and PET packaging recycling facilities exist.

Recommended Quality-Control Tests

• PET resin and recycled-content verification.

• Rim diameter, rim profile and ovality.

• Cup height and base diameter.

• Cup weight and wall-thickness distribution.

• Nominal, brimful and recommended fill capacity.

• Transparency, haze and color consistency.

• Black spots, gels, scratches and contamination.

• Sidewall compression and top-load resistance.

• Drop and impact performance.

• Nesting height and denesting force.

• Cup and lid fitting force.

• Sideways and inverted leakage.

• Cold-storage and condensation testing.

• Printing adhesion and abrasion resistance.

• Food-contact documentation review.

• Sleeve quantity and polybag sealing.

• Carton quantity, carton dimensions and compression strength.

• Pallet pattern and container-loading inspection.

Custom 98mm PET Cup Options

• 12 oz, 14 oz, 16 oz, 18 oz, 20 oz and 24 oz capacities.

• Common 98mm rim series.

• U-shape and customized cup profiles.

• Clear and transparent-colored cups.

• Virgin PET and approved rPET options.

• Customized cup weight and rigidity.

• Flat, dome, wide-hole and strawless lids.

• Custom logo and pattern printing.

• Printed or embossed fill lines.

• Private-label sleeve bags and cartons.

• Customized sleeve and case quantities.

• Existing-model samples and custom tooling support.

Information Required for a PET Cup Quotation

• Required cup capacity.

• Nominal fill volume and brimful volume.

• Beverage or food application.

• Required rim diameter and cup shape.

• Required flat, dome, wide-hole or strawless lid.

• Straw or spoon dimensions.

• Virgin PET or rPET content requirement.

• Required cup weight and rigidity.

• Clear or customized cup color.

• Logo artwork, printing colors and print area.

• Manual or automatic filling process.

• Cup dispenser or denesting-machine information.

• Cold-storage and delivery conditions.

• Sleeve quantity and case quantity.

• Private-label and barcode requirements.

• Destination market and food-contact documents.

• Initial order quantity and estimated annual demand.

• Destination port and required delivery date.

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Packing and Delivery

Sample packing: Cup and lid samples can be packed in protective bags and cartons to reduce deformation during courier transport.

Sleeve packing: Nested cups are normally packed in sealed polybags or sleeves to help control cleanliness and handling.

Carton packing: Multiple sleeves are packed in corrugated export cartons according to the cup size and case quantity.

Cup and lid cartons: Cups and lids are usually packed separately and should be identified with clear model numbers to prevent mixing.

Pallet packing: Cartons can be stretch-wrapped, strapped and protected with corners on export pallets.

Container loading: Loading quantity depends primarily on cup nesting, sleeve configuration and carton volume rather than product weight alone.

Lead time: Existing-model orders normally require approximately 7-15 days after sample, specification, packaging and payment confirmation.

Delivery terms: EXW, FOB, CNF, DDU and other agreed commercial terms are available.

Certifications and Test Documents

Available documents may include product specifications, food-contact declarations, migration reports, restricted-substance reports, recycled-content documentation and quality-management certificates.

Each document should be checked against the exact cup model, PET grade, recycled-content percentage, color, printing ink, manufacturing site and destination market.

The certificate holder, standard version, certification scope and validity period of any ISO certificate should be verified before publication.

Why Choose HSQY as Your PET Cup Supplier?

• 98mm U-shape PET cup series.

• Capacities from 12 oz to 24 oz.

• Matching flat, dome and strawless lids.

• Clear cups for high beverage visibility.

• Custom logo and pattern printing.

• Virgin PET and application-specific rPET options.

• Samples for lid fit and filling tests.

• Support for manual and automatic beverage lines.

• Custom sleeve, carton and private-label packing.

• Quality inspection against approved specifications.

• Food-contact document support according to the destination market.

• International shipping and export-document support.

Before bulk production, HSQY recommends testing the selected cup, lid, straw and beverage combination under the customer's actual filling, refrigeration, takeaway and transport conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 98mm PET Cups

What is a 98mm PET cup?

It is a clear cold-drink cup made from PET with a nominal rim diameter of 98mm.

What does U-shape mean?

U-shape refers to the rounded cup-body profile, which differs from a straight-wall or sharply tapered cold cup.

What capacities are available?

Available nominal capacities include 12 oz, 14 oz, 16 oz, 18 oz, 20 oz and 24 oz.

Is the ounce capacity a brimful capacity?

Not necessarily. Nominal, brimful and recommended filling capacities should be confirmed for each cup model.

Do all cup sizes use the same lid?

Multiple PT98 cup sizes may share matching 98mm lids, but the exact cup and lid model combination must be confirmed.

Will any 98mm lid fit these cups?

No. Different manufacturers may use different rim profiles and tolerances even when the nominal diameter is 98mm.

What lid types are available?

Options may include flat lids, dome lids, straw-hole lids, wide-hole lids, strawless sipper lids and no-hole lids.

Are PET cups suitable for hot coffee?

No. Standard PET cups are intended for cold and room-temperature drinks rather than hot coffee.

Can PET cups be microwaved?

Standard clear PET cups should not be used in microwave ovens.

Can PET cups be frozen?

Freezer use must be validated for the exact grade, temperature, storage time and handling conditions.

Can these cups be used for smoothies?

Yes. A dome or wide-hole lid can provide space for thick beverages, fruit pieces, whipped toppings and large straws.

Can the cups be used for bubble tea?

Yes. Select a capacity and lid opening that match the quantity of ice, toppings and straw diameter.

Can the cups hold desserts or fruit?

Yes. Clear PET cups can be used for cold desserts, yogurt, parfaits and fruit when an appropriate no-hole or dome lid is selected.

Can a logo be printed on the cup?

Yes. Logo, pattern and fill-line printing can be customized subject to artwork, printing area and MOQ.

Can the cup color be customized?

Transparent colors can be evaluated, but colorants must be compatible with the intended food-contact and recycling requirements.

Are rPET cups available?

rPET or PCR-content options can be evaluated according to the required recycled percentage, clarity and destination-market documentation.

Are these PET cups BPA-free?

Any BPA-free claim should be supported by the applicable resin declaration or test documentation for the exact product.

Are the cups food safe?

Food-contact suitability must be confirmed for the exact PET grade, color, recycled content, printing and destination market.

Does SGS certification prove food safety?

Only a relevant SGS test report covering the exact material, test method and applicable limits can support a specific compliance claim.

Are PET cups recyclable?

PET cups are technically recyclable where suitable collection, sorting and PET packaging recycling facilities exist.

Can these cups run through an automatic dispenser?

They may be suitable after nesting pitch, release force, static and dispenser compatibility have been tested.

What is the minimum order quantity?

The standard MOQ shown for this series is approximately 30,000 cups. Custom printing and special materials may require a different quantity.

Are samples available?

Existing-model cups and lids may be available for checking capacity, cup rigidity, lid fit, leakage and dispenser compatibility.

What is the production lead time?

Existing-model orders normally require approximately 7-15 days after specification, packaging, sample and payment confirmation.

What information is required for a quotation?

Provide the cup capacity, beverage type, lid style, material, printing, quantity, packing, food-contact requirements and destination market.

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About HSQY Plastic Group

HSQY Plastic Group supplies clear PET cups, matching PET lids, PET food containers, fruit packaging, bakery containers, plastic trays and customized food-packaging products to international B2B customers.

HSQY supports cafés, beverage chains, restaurants, catering companies, foodservice distributors, supermarkets and packaging brands with existing-model selection, samples, customized printing, quality inspection and export packaging.

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