The bottom design of cold coffee paper cups is the key to their waterproof performance. Generally speaking, the bottom of the paper cup bears the greatest pressure, especially when filled with cold drinks. In order to enhance the load-bearing capacity and waterproof performance of the bottom, paper cup manufacturers will adopt the strategy of increasing the thickness of the bottom. By increasing the thickness of the paper material at the bottom, the paper cup can more effectively resist the deformation caused by the weight of the cold drink and external compression, thereby maintaining its original shape and stability. In addition, some high-end cold coffee paper cups will also add special reinforcement materials to the bottom, such as polyethylene film or special waterproof coating, which can further enhance the waterproof performance of the bottom and ensure that the cold drink will not affect the consumer's experience due to water seepage from the bottom.
In addition to the bottom, the side of the cold coffee paper cup also needs to be strengthened. As the main part of the paper cup that contacts the hand, its waterproof performance and stiffness directly affect the overall performance of the paper cup. In order to improve the waterproof performance of the side, paper cup manufacturers will adopt a double-layer structure design during the production process of paper cups. This design forms an air layer between the inner and outer layers of the paper cup. The air layer can serve as an insulation layer, effectively preventing the heat conduction of cold drinks to the paper cup, thereby maintaining the temperature of the cold drink. At the same time, the air layer can also enhance the stiffness of the paper cup, so that the paper cup can still maintain its original shape after being filled with cold drinks, and will not be deformed by gravity.
In addition to the double-layer structure design, the side of the cold coffee paper cup will also use special reinforcement materials or coatings to improve its waterproof performance. For example, some paper cups will add a layer of polyethylene film on the side, which can fit tightly on the surface of the paper cup to form a dense waterproof layer, thereby effectively preventing the penetration of cold drinks into the paper cup. In addition, some paper cups will also use wax dipping or wax spraying technology to treat the side. The wax layer can form a smooth protective layer on the surface of the paper cup. This protective layer can not only prevent the erosion of cold drinks on the paper cup, but also increase the gloss and feel of the paper cup.
It is worth noting that the reinforcement design of the cold coffee paper cup is not static, but continues to develop and improve with consumer demand and technological progress. For example, in recent years, with the improvement of environmental awareness, more and more paper cup manufacturers have begun to use biodegradable or recyclable reinforcement materials, which not only have good waterproof performance, but also can reduce pollution to the environment. At the same time, some high-end paper cup manufacturers have also begun to use advanced production processes and technologies, such as laser cutting and hot pressing, which can further improve the precision and waterproof performance of paper cups, bringing consumers a better cold drink experience.