Frequently Asked Questions
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Are these products really compostable?
Yes. Our cutlery range breaks down fully within 90 days under industrial composting conditions, leaving no microplastics.
What's the minimum order quantity?
It starts at 5,000 units and moves in multiples of 5,000 — the product is made by the case, so half a case is not produced. The unit price does not change with quantity: 5,000 or 200,000, it is the same.
Can I match my print colour with a Pantone code?
Yes, just enter your code in the Pantone field in the calculator — our production team ensures an exact match.
What if I don't have a logo?
You can turn printing off and take the products plain — unprinted products ship from stock, going out the day after your order is confirmed. If you have a logo but no vector file, send what you have through the artwork request form.
How do I upload my own logo?
Use the 'Upload your logo' field above the calculator to upload a vector file (PDF, AI, or SVG) — our production team will show you the placement on the product before confirming your order.
Can I order a sample?
Yes, you can request a small sample set before placing a bulk order.
What's the difference between wood and bamboo?
Wood offers a denser texture and a heavier feel; bamboo is lighter and a faster-renewing resource. Both are compostable.
Why are bamboo and wood separate categories?
They're different raw materials with different lengths, textures, and pricing — we split them into separate categories so you can pick the right one without confusion.
Can I match my print colour with a Pantone code?
Yes, just enter your code in the Pantone field in the calculator — our production team ensures an exact match.
What if I don't have a logo?
You can turn printing off and take the products plain; unprinted products ship from stock and arrive faster.
Can I order a sample?
Yes, you can request a small sample set before placing a bulk order.
Does the bamboo straw go soft when wet?
No, the natural bamboo structure keeps its shape in liquid for a long time.
Are the straw and its wrap printed separately?
Yes — the straw itself gets pad printing, and if you choose individual wrapping, the wrap can carry its own separate print. Both can be customized with up to 4 colours.
Should I choose 15 cm or 20 cm?
15 cm suits cocktail glasses; 20 cm is better for tall glasses and pool bar drinks.
What happens if I don't choose individual wrapping?
Straws are packed in bulk and the unit cost is slightly lower. The minimum stays lower too: printing on the straw itself needs 3,000 units, while individual wrapping brings the sleeving line's own minimum and raises the order to 12,000 units.
Can I match my print colour with a Pantone code?
Yes, just enter your code in the Pantone field in the calculator.
How much do printed napkins cost?
We price napkins by quote, because the unit price is not a single figure: size, folding, paper, number of print colours and quantity decide it together. Some things you can see without asking — the minimum order is 48,000 units, the lead time is 7–9 days, and the plate charge is paid once per colour. Complete your choices in the configurator and send them; we prepare the quote and email it to you.
What's the difference between waiter fold and square fold?
Waiter fold (1/8) is easier to carry by hand during service; square fold (1/4) sits wider and looks more impressive on the table.
Is there a price difference between kraft and white napkins?
Yes, white napkins cost slightly more than kraft because of the bleaching process.
What's the 33×24 narrow fold used for?
It's designed for bar service, to sit next to narrow glasses.
Does full-colour printing add cost?
Yes, but it significantly increases visibility on the table and brand impact.
Why is the minimum order 48,000 units?
Napkins are printed on a flexo line and the line cannot take a job below that quantity; setup, initial waste and cleaning are the same however much you print. For smaller needs an unprinted napkin is a good middle ground — it comes from stock, so no minimum applies.
Which size should I choose?
The most popular sizes are 5×14, 6×12, 7×12, 7.5×14, and 8×8 — if you're unsure, use the quick-pick buttons in the calculator.
Can I describe my own scent?
Yes, for orders of 100,000 units and above, the 'Custom Scent Description' field becomes active and you can describe the scent you want.
How does the paper family affect price?
Kraft is the most economical option; gloss and matte coated papers create a small price difference for a more premium feel.
Why choose a higher weight (gsm)?
A higher weight makes the wipe feel fuller in hand and more resistant to tearing.
What's the difference between gloss and matte varnish?
Gloss varnish makes the print vivid and shiny; matte varnish gives a more premium, non-reflective look.
Can I order fewer than 15,000 units?
The minimum order for wet wipe production is 15,000 units — for smaller needs, take a look at our other categories.
How is the premium range different from the standard wooden cutlery?
They are two model families. The premium pieces are 1.8 mm thick with a fuller grip; the lengths match the standard range (16 and 16.5 cm). The standard range, with listed prices, has its own page.
Can the premium range be logo printed?
Yes. The handle and body are pad printed in up to 4 colours, and colours are matched to the Pantone code you give us.
Why is there no price shown?
For the premium range we quote price and minimum order based on quantity, print and shipping. Send your configuration and we reply with a quote by email.
What is a combi fork for?
One edge of the fork cuts like a knife. For takeaway and standing meals it lets you serve one piece instead of a fork and a separate knife.
Is the salad fork different from the standard wooden fork?
Yes, it is a separate model: 16 cm long and 1.8 mm thick. It does not replace the standard wooden fork; it sits beside it as its own option.
Can they be logo printed?
Both models can be pad printed on the handle and body in up to 4 colours.
Which models can be logo printed?
The wooden cocktail fork and the three-prong wooden fork are pad printed with your logo. The bamboo fruit fork ships unprinted.
Is the 17.5 cm three-prong fork a chip fork?
No. What the market calls a chip fork is 8.5–9.5 cm with two prongs; our closest model is the 8.5 cm wooden cocktail fork. The 17.5 cm three-prong fork is for snacks and salads eaten from a plate.
How are the cocktail forks packed?
The wooden cocktail fork comes in packs of 1,000; the fruit fork and the three-prong fork in packs of 100.
Are the 9.5 cm square spoon and the 9.6 cm taster spoon the same product?
No, they are two models. The square spoon has a flat, wide tip for scooping from a cup; the taster spoon has a small round tip for a single bite.
Can ice cream spoons be logo printed?
Yes. All four models can be pad printed on the handle and body in up to 4 colours.
Should I choose wood or bamboo?
The wooden models are light in colour and 1.8 mm thick; the bamboo model is slightly thicker (2 mm) and warmer in tone. Both are 11 cm long.
Which picks can be logo printed?
The logo is pad printed on the flat head of the golf pick. The other styles ship unprinted; the knot, heart, loop, bead or drum on top is the design of the pick itself.
Is every style available in every length?
No. Knot, heart and loop picks come in 9, 12 and 15 cm; golf picks in 9, 12, 15, 18 and 25 cm. The bead, pearl, ball, braid and drum styles are 12 cm only.
Where are the picks used?
Cocktail garnish, canapés and appetisers, cheese and fruit platters, buffets and catering. The 15 cm and longer picks also hold sandwiches and burgers together.
Can the food boats be logo printed?
No, the boats ship unprinted. You can carry your brand into the same service through napkins, picks or moist towelettes.
Which size suits which dish?
11.5 cm for a single appetiser or dessert, 17 cm for a portion of fries or fried food, 21.5 cm for sharing plates and catering.
How are they packed?
All three sizes come in packs of 50. A carton holds 6,000 of the 11.5 cm boats and 2,000 of the 17 or 21.5 cm boats.
Can the wooden plates be logo printed?
No, the plates ship unprinted. You can carry your brand through the napkins, picks or moist towelettes in the same service.
Which size is for what?
The narrow 17.5 × 8 cm plate for desserts and a row of canapés, 15.5 × 12.5 cm for appetisers and cheese, 24 × 15 cm for sharing plates and catering.
How are they packed?
All three sizes come in packs of 10. A carton holds 880 of the 17.5 × 8 cm, 720 of the 15.5 × 12.5 cm and 380 of the 24 × 15 cm plates.
How do wheat straws differ from bamboo straws?
Bamboo straws have a thick wall and can be printed on the body; wheat straws are thin, light and unprinted. Bamboo straws have listed prices on their own page.
Which length suits which glass?
15 cm for short glasses and cocktails, 20 cm for tall glasses and iced drinks.
Can the straws be logo printed?
No, wheat straws ship unprinted.
Why is the diameter given as a range?
Each straw is cut from a natural reed stalk, and every stalk is slightly different. The length is fixed; the diameter varies within the stated range.
Which length suits which drink?
14 cm for short glasses and cocktails, 16 cm for standard glasses, 20 cm with the wider bore for tall glasses and smoothies.
Can the straws be logo printed?
No, reed straws ship unprinted. If you want a printed straw, our bamboo straws can be printed on the body.
What can go inside the kit?
Bamboo or wooden fork, spoon and knife, a bamboo straw, a printed napkin, a wet wipe, sugar and salt. You pick the items one by one and the sleeve is sized to what you choose.
I want 10,000 kits, but the napkin minimum is 48,000. What happens?
The kit itself starts at 10,000, but a printed napkin and a wet wipe have their own production minimums. If your kit quantity is below them, the difference is still produced and shipped to you separately — you will see it as its own line in the order summary. Unprinted components have no such limit: they come from stock, so only the quantity the kit needs goes in.
Is the printing only on the sleeve?
No. The sleeve is printed as standard, and the napkin, the straw body and the cutlery handle inside can carry the same artwork. Using one design across four surfaces turns the whole kit into a single brand item.
When does the lead time start?
The 12–14 days start when you approve the artwork, not when you place the order. A delayed approval moves the delivery date by the same amount.














