A: While a regular napkin might seem like an easy option, it falls short in a few key ways. First, napkins are not long enough to wrap around most cups and won’t stay securely in place. This means they’re prone to slipping, making them inconvenient and ineffective. Additionally, a single napkin doesn’t offer sufficient heat protection for your hands, especially when holding hot beverages. The Cucoon Napkin Sleeve, however, is designed with patented, folded-over layers that provide superior heat protection—better than traditional cardboard sleeves. Plus, the interlocking ends ensure it stays snugly on your cup until you’re ready to remove it. This makes the Cucoon a much more reliable and comfortable solution than a napkin alone.

A: Although double-walled cups are often marketed as environmentally friendly, the reality is more complicated. These cups typically have a plastic lining, which makes them almost impossible to recycle or compost in standard facilities. For proper recycling or composting, they must be collected and processed at specialized facilities, which are not available in many areas. Even when such facilities are accessible, the process of sorting, transporting, and recycling or composting double-walled cups is labor-intensive, costly, and generates carbon emissions. This often negates most of the supposed environmental benefits. By contrast, our Cucoon Napkin Sleeve offers a more sustainable solution that doesn’t rely on complicated and resource-heavy processes.

A: Absolutely! The Cucoon Napkin Sleeve is designed to be the same size and shape as a traditional cardboard sleeve, so it fits naturally around the cup. After just one use, customers will easily understand its dual function as both a heat sleeve and a napkin. Its intuitive design ensures a smooth transition from the standard sleeve, with the added bonus of convenience and sustainability.

A: Yes! Extensive testing shows that Cucoon Napkin Sleeves provide superior heat protection compared to most alternatives on the market. Whether you’re holding a hot cup of tea or black coffee, the Cucoon’s multi-layered design ensures your hands stay comfortable while enjoying your drink.

A: If you need a napkin for a spill, the Cucoon sleeve is designed to unfold into a napkin when needed, making it a convenient solution. After about 6 minutes, most drinks will cool enough to comfortably hold without a sleeve, so even if you remove the Cucoon for cleanup, holding the cup won’t be an issue. It’s better to have the napkin on hand just in case, rather than struggle without one during a spill.

A: While the Cucoon may seem like an upfront investment, it actually helps reduce costs by replacing both cardboard sleeves and extra napkins. Additionally, businesses can switch from more expensive double-walled cups to single-walled cups without sacrificing heat protection. The Cucoon also increases the value and convenience of to-go drinks, offering a better overall experience for your customers. In the long run, it provides both cost savings and an enhanced customer experience.

A: Even if you haven’t noticed, all paper cups with a seam at the rim are prone to leaking. When the drinking spout aligns with this seam, it often causes drips as customers take sips. Our Cucoon Napkin Sleeve is designed to absorb those drips, ensuring a cleaner, more enjoyable experience for your customers. It’s a simple solution for an overlooked issue.

A: Yes, the Cucoon is a more eco-friendly option. It’s a multi-use product that replaces both a cardboard sleeve and a napkin, reducing single-use waste. Made from paper towel fibers, it decomposes in about 6 months and contains no plastic or glue. The Cucoon also allows businesses to switch from double-walled cups to single-walled cups, which cuts down on waste since double-walled cups contribute twice as much paper to landfills. Plus, studies show that only 50% of hot drinks even need a heat sleeve, making the Cucoon an efficient and sustainable alternative.

A: Absolutely! Cucoons are made from an airlaid nonwoven, linen-soft, super absorbent material, similar to high-quality paper towels like Viva. Unlike flimsy tissue paper towels, Cucoons hold up well, don’t fall apart, and can even be reused to clean up tough messes. This durability ensures they are both practical and long-lasting for customers.

A: Many states have banned products made from expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam, commonly referred to as Styrofoam. Learn more here: https://www.webstaurantstore.com/blog/2436/styrofoam-bans.html

A: Foodservice products with intentionally added PFAS, known as forever chemicals, are restricted. Learn more here: https://www.webstaurantstore.com/blog/3980/what-are-pfas.html

A: For now, but with only a 3% estimated recycling rate, they are creating 50% more paper landfill waste than single-walled cups. Learn more here: https://www.biopak.com/au/resources/single-wall-vs-double-wall-cup https://wrap.org.uk/resources/report/single-use-cups-and-go-fibre-composite-food-packaging

A: For now, but studies show that paper cups with plastic polyethylene (PE) linings leak nano–plastics. Learn more here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0304389420321087

A: Single-walled PLA cups with a Cucoon™ napkin sleeve offer a cost-effective, plastic-free, and fully biodegradable solution.