Custom Paper Straws from TheCardboardBoxes are eco-friendly, sturdy, and perfect for branded beverage service. Our food-safe straws hold up in cold and hot drinks without going soggy quickly. Print your logo, brand colors, and patterns with vibrant inks. Available in various sizes, including jumbo and cocktail. Great for cafes, bars, restaurants, and events. Order Custom Paper Straws from TheCardboardBoxes with low minimums, free design, and fast worldwide delivery.
The shift from plastic to paper straws has transformed the drinks accessory market. For food and beverage businesses, the switch to paper straws also opened a new branding opportunity. Custom paper straws put your logo or brand design on a product that's handled by every customer who orders a drink.
TheCardBoardBoxes supplies custom-printed paper straws to cafes, bars, restaurants, juice bars, milkshake shops, cocktail bars, and event caterers across the UK. Our straws are genuinely food-safe, hold up well in use, and carry your branding clearly.
The plastic straw ban in the UK was a catalyst for change, but paper straws are no longer just an environmental default. They're now a branding tool in their own right.
Custom paper straws are noticed. When a customer receives a drink with a straw that carries your logo or brand colours, it creates a small but genuine moment of brand recognition. In a cafe or bar where drinks are being photographed constantly, branded straws appear in every image.
For businesses with a strong environmental positioning, paper straws reinforce that commitment. A custom-printed, compostable paper straw signals that your brand makes considered choices throughout its operation. Customers who care about sustainability respond positively to that signal.
The visual impact of custom straws in a glass or on a table is disproportionate to their size. They draw the eye, particularly when they carry a striking design or bold colour.
There are two main ways to customise paper straws:
Printed straws have your design, logo, or text printed directly on the paper layers. The printing wraps around the straw, so your brand is visible from any angle.
Striped or coloured straws use a specific paper colour combination that represents your brand. A striped pattern in your brand colours is distinctive and recognisable without requiring printed text or a logo.
Combination designs use both: brand colours in the stripe pattern with a printed logo or text element. This is the most comprehensive branding approach.
The biggest concern with paper straws is performance. Customers who've had bad experiences with paper straws that go soggy in minutes are understandably sceptical. Quality varies significantly between suppliers.
TheCardBoardBoxes paper straws are produced using multiple layers of food-grade paper and food-safe adhesives. Our straws maintain their structural integrity through a full drink, including thick milkshakes and cold drinks with ice. They don't go limp or release papery residue into drinks.
All materials are food-safe, free from BPA and other harmful chemicals, and compliant with UK food contact material regulations. Our straws are both compostable and recyclable, supporting businesses with sustainability commitments.
We supply paper straws in various diameters and lengths:
Standard straws suit most cold drinks, soft drinks, and juice applications.
Wide-bore straws are suitable for milkshakes, thick smoothies, and bubble tea, where a standard straw would be too narrow.
Short straws work for cocktails and shorter glasses.
Long straws suit tall glasses and large cups.
We'll advise on the right specification for your drink menu and service style.
Paper straws are significantly more sustainable than plastic alternatives. They're biodegradable in commercial composting facilities and in home composting, and they're recyclable. For businesses with environmental commitments or those communicating sustainability to customers, paper straws are one of the most visible everyday choices.
Custom-printed paper straws from TheCardBoardBoxes use inks and adhesives that maintain the compostability of the straw. We can provide relevant certifications for businesses that need to verify sustainability claims.
We supply custom paper straws in quantities suited to your volume requirements. Busy bars and cafes go through straws quickly, and our volume pricing ensures cost-effectiveness at scale.
Minimum order quantities are accessible for smaller businesses. We deliver across the UK with timelines confirmed before production.
Custom paper straws are one of the most visible branding opportunities in drink service. Every drink that leaves your counter or bar with a branded straw is another piece of your brand in front of a customer.
| Box Style | Any Style |
| Dimension | Custom sizes and shapes |
| Quantity | 250 - 500,000 boxes |
| Paper Stock | (12pt to 24pt) Cardstock, Kraft, E-Flute Corrugated, Cardboard, Bux-Board, Rigid |
| Printing | CMYK, PMS |
| Coating | Matte, Gloss |
| Finishing | Embossing, Debossing, Foil Stamping, Spot UV |
| Included Options | Die Cutting, Scoring, Gluing, Fold & Perforation |
| Proof | Electronic Proof (flat, 3D mock-up), Hardcopy Proofing (upon request) |
| Turnaround | 5 - 7 Business Days |
| Delivery | FLAT via Courier |
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A quick-drying, water-based layer that shields paper from smudges and grime while being eco-friendly.
This liquid finish cures under UV lights, giving your paper a vibrant, glossy shine.
This glossy treatment applies only to select areas, making images or text dramatically stand out.
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A transparent ink that safeguards the page or provides subtle gloss, though it may yellow with age.
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Offset printing is a high-volume printing technique using metal plates and rubber blankets.
Digital printing is a method of printing directly from digital files to media.
UV printing uses UV light to instantly cure ink onto a wide variety of materials.
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Hot foil stamping is a printing method using heat to transfer foils for decoration.
Premium solid bleached sulfate, C1S coated for vibrant prints and superior food safety.
Solid bleached sulfate, double-coated for flawless printing and premium packaging appeal.
Pure uncoated unbleached kraft ensures raw, sustainable strength for authentic eco-packaging needs.
Clay-coated newsboard delivers affordable strength with smooth surface for bold branding.
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Fine B-flute offers smooth printing surface and efficient collapse resistance for boxes.
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Micro E-flute creates sleek, flat profiles with excellent print quality for retail.
Single face flute adds lightweight protection and flexibility for delicate food wrapping needs.
Single wall corrugated flute balances cost and cushioning for everyday food shipping demands.
Double wall flute delivers enhanced stacking strength for heavier food packaging loads.
Triple wall flute provides maximum crush resistance for industrial food transport durability.
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