Clear PET Smoothie Cups are perfect for smoothies, juices and iced coffees. This range of clear plastic recyclable smoothie cups are available with various lid options: Dome Lid with Straw Hole, Solid Dome Lid and Flat Lid with Straw Slot.

 

PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) and PP (Polypropylene) cups are both common choices for beverage containers, but they differ in their properties and suitability for various applications. PET cups are known for their clarity, durability, and recyclability, making them ideal for cold drinks, while PP cups are more flexible, can handle higher temperatures, and are often used for both hot and cold beverages

 

 

Difference between PP and PET Cups

Environmental Friendliness

When using plastic, you need to consider its eco-friendliness because harmful plastics are the major cause of environmental degradation. Both PP and PET cups can be recycled without major loss and are eco-friendly.

Versatility

During PET manufacturing, the plastic is heated to an extremely high temperature (known as thermoforming). Due to its high temperature, PET can be molded into any shape. No matter how small the changes you need in your cup design, you can get them from PET plastic. PP cups are also highly pliable and versatile but can't feature subtle design elements. So in terms of versatility, PET cups are better, which is why most businesses opt for them.

Temperature Resistance

Heat and cold resistance are important factors in choosing beverage and food containers. Both PET and PP can withstand high fill temperatures (PP up to 176° Fahrenheit and PET up to 160° Fahrenheit). However, PET performs better at resisting cold from the outside, while PP cups better resist heat from the outside.

Transparency

PET cups are more translucent than PP cups. PET is manufactured in a specialized way that yields highly transparent material able to transmit light. This is why major coffee chains use PET cups because their transparency makes it easy for customers to see their drinks clearly.

PP cups are opaque and hazy; they don't make the drinks look as good as PET. If you're getting custom prints on your cups, go with PET to get the colors and design just right.

Impact Resistance

PET cups are more impact resistant and durable than PP cups. They aren't prone to cracks and keep your drinks intact.

Barriers to External Elements

While both PP and PET cups are good at resisting external elements like oils, grease, acids, etc., PET cups offer a better oxygen barrier, and PP offers a better barrier to moisture. Oxygen is the major cause of decay and corrosion; this is why PET is a better option to keep food and drinks safe from spoiling.