Material Composition | Hot/Cold Beverages, Food Packaging | Industry: Plastic-lined paper (PET) Our Base: PLA bioplastic (ASTM D6400) Our Advanced: Compostable PLA + PE coating (TÜV OK Compost INDUSTRIAL) | Base: Biodegradable (reduces landfill waste▲) Advanced: Industrial compostable▲▲ | Industry: Non-recyclable, microplastic pollution▲ Base: 20% costlier▲ |
Biodegradability | Eco-conscious Events, Commercial Use | Industry: 500+ years to decompose Our Base: 180 days (EN 13432) Our Advanced: 90 days (TÜV OK Compost) | Base: Meets ASTM D6400▲ Advanced: Faster decomposition▲▲ | Base: Requires specific disposal conditions▲ Advanced: Limited composting infrastructure▲ |
Thermal Retention | Coffee Shops, Catering Services | Industry: Minimal insulation Our Base: PLA lining (retains heat for 30 mins) Our Advanced: Double-wall PLA + PE (60 mins▲) | Base: 30% better heat retention▲ Advanced: Double-wall design▲▲ | Industry: Spills risk▲ Advanced: Heavier, bulkier▲ |
Customization | Branding, Themed Events | Industry: Basic logos only Our Base: Offset printing (4-color CMYK) Our Advanced: Full-color CMYK + metallic inks (10+ colors▲) | Base: Affordable branding▲ Advanced: Premium designs▲▲ | Industry: Limited design flexibility▲ Advanced: Higher setup cost▲ |
Capacity & Size | Restaurants, Takeout Services | Industry: 8–12 oz (75–95 mm) Our Base: 8 oz (80 mm) Our Advanced: 12 oz (95 mm▲) | Base: Compact for travel▲ Advanced: Fits large hands▲▲ | Base: Smaller than standard mugs▲ Advanced: Less stackable▲ |
Certifications | Regulatory Compliance, Export Markets | Industry: No eco-certification Our Base: FDA/ECOLabel Our Advanced: TÜV OK Compost + FSC Certified▲ | Base: Meets EU/US food safety▲ Advanced: Dual certifications▲▲ | Industry: Risk of regulatory fines▲ Advanced: Costly certifications▲ |