Custom Cone Sleeves

Which Businesses Use Custom Cone Sleeves?

Custom cone sleeves are ideal for businesses selling ice cream cones. These ice cream sleeves play a crucial role in keeping the cone intact and preventing it from melting & breaking. Plus, they also protect hands from sticky or cold ice cream. Brands can stand out by printing logos, colors, or fun designs on these printed cone sleeves. These are used by:

• Ice cream parlors
• Bakeries
• Cafés
• Dessert shops
• Caterers
• Food trucks
• Event planners
• Party organizers
• Street vendors
• Hotels & restaurants
• More

Durable Materials, Thickness & Coating Specifications for Cone Sleeves

To ensure food safety and optimal protection against moisture and oil, brands must select the appropriate materials, coatings, and thicknesses for cone sleeves. Elixir Packaging, as a leading manufacturer of custom cone sleeves, is here to help. You can have the material option, such as:

Materials for Cone Sleeves with Logo

Cone sleeves are crafted from high-quality food-safe substrates and materials certified to FDA and FSC standards. Our key options include:

• Kraft Paper: This is a sustainable and recyclable choice made from virgin or recycled wood pulp. It offers a natural brown aesthetic and excellent printability for single-use or casual sleeves.
• SBS (Solid Bleached Sulfate): These are premium white board stocks with a smooth, bright surface for vibrant graphics and high-end branding. You can use it for both single and multi-use sleeves, delivering superior rigidity and a luxurious feel.
• C1S (Coated One Side): It features a glossy coated side for sharp printing and an uncoated interior for better ink adhesion on the inside. This budget-friendly option suits promotional or standard sleeves, offering good moisture resistance.
• Alu-Laminate for Cone Sleeves: A foil-laminated composite inside the ice cream cone sleeves that provides for ultimate barrier properties. It is paperboard with thin aluminium layers that, upon tearing, appears white inside but silver outside.

These materials can be customized in any thickness for cone sleeves to match branding for high-performance needs.

Thickness of Cone Sleeve Packaging

The thickness of cone sleeve packaging varies significantly based on the material, but standard thicknesses range from 75 to 120 GSM for paper products and 10 to 28pt for paperboard.

Coatings For Extra Protection

Coatings enhance sleeve longevity and protection of cone tips while prioritizing food safety and eco-compliance. You can have options such as:

• Lamination: A thin plastic film (PE or PET) applied to both sides for waterproofing and scuff resistance.
• Varnish: UV-cured or aqueous gloss/matte finishes for vibrant and protected printing. This cost-effective layer boosts color pop and fingerprint resistance.
• Grease Barrier: Specialized oil-resistant coatings like silicone or bio-based emulsions, applied to the interior. They block up to 95% grease migration.
• Alu-Free Eco Option: Plant-based or water-based barriers (e.g., PLA-derived) as sustainable alternatives to foil.

We have completed the proper application, ensuring coatings don’t peel or migrate, and have tested for abrasion (ASTM D5264) and barrier efficacy.

Materials	Best For	Thickness	Grease-resistant	Recyclability
Kraft paper	Single-use casual sleeves, natural look	200–250 GSM	Low–Moderate	Fully recyclable & compostable
SBS (Solid Bleached Sulfate)	Premium branding, vibrant graphics, luxury cones, multi-use	250–350 GSM	Moderate–High	Recyclable
C1S (Coated One Side)	Promotional or standard sleeves	200–300 GSM	Moderate	Recyclable

Sizes and Dimensions of the Custom Cone Wrappers

Not every size can fit all your sweet and flavorful ice cream cones. Just like you need different sizes of ice cream packaging for various ice cream types, the same applies to custom cone sleeves. That’s why at Elixir Packaging, we offer a wide range of cone sleeve sizes to perfectly match your needs.

Sizes	Diameter(mm)	Length(mm)
Small	40 – 45 mm	90 – 100 mm
Medium	46 – 50 mm	100 – 120 mm
Large Cones	51 – 60 mm	120 – 130 mm+

You can download the dielines for more accurate reference, which will help you ensure safety and avoid the risk of a wrong investment.

HQ Printing, Finishes & Customization Options for Custom-made Cone Sleeves

We understand that ice cream wrapping doesn’t need to be dull in color. It should come in vibrant packaging that excites kids and delights adults of all ages. How is that possible? By showcasing your flavorful ice cream in standout cone sleeves with customized options. For that, we offer:

Quality Printing Methods

• Digital Printing: These are ideal for short runs (under 1,000 units), offering quick turnaround and no plate costs. It excels in photorealistic images but may show minor banding on solids.
• Offset Printing: Suited for large quantities (1,000+ units) with superior color accuracy and sharp details via plates. Though setup is pricier, it reduces per-unit costs and handles complex gradients seamlessly.

The right printing method and the correct color scheme also hold great importance for custom cone sleeves. You can achieve the perfect look by choosing colors such as:

Color Systems

• CMYK
• PMS (Pantone Matching System)

And without vivid finishes, ice cream cone sleeves cannot attract kids or grab attention. Finishes make your dessert products instantly recognizable to buyers. Our finishing options include:

Finishes

• Embossing: Enhances grip and premium feel, and also increases perceived value.
• Foil Stamping: Boosts brand recall with luxurious & durable shine that is ideal for high-visibility designs.
• Spot UV: Adds depth and protects prints from fading by extending sleeve lifespan.

Grab Printed Cone Sleeves for Every Occasion

Our custom cone sleeves are perfect for any occasion where food safety and branding are a priority. With stylish, themed designs printed on your ice cream sleeves, you can boost sales and promote your business effectively during special events such as:

• Grand Openings: Launch a new ice cream shop with branded single sleeves featuring bold logos.
• Food Festivals and Fairs: Distribute vibrant and cost-effective sleeves to attract festival-goers and highlight ice cream flavors.
• Birthday Parties: Add fun with simple, colorful sleeves featuring playful graphics like balloons or candles.
• Seasonal Promotions: Boost sales by celebrating holidays like Christmas or summer specials with themed sleeves (e.g., snowflakes or beach motifs).
• Wedding Catering and Parties: Personalize bulk sleeves with couples’ initials or floral designs to match wedding aesthetics, enhancing elegance and hygiene for dessert stations.
• Corporate Events: Opt for branded gift sleeves to ensure hygienic and professional dessert service at conferences or galas.

Ice Cream Cone Sleeves Make the Serving Crisp & Clean

Presentation, freshness, and hygiene matter greatly when it comes to eating any frozen dessert, especially flavored ice creams. When your customer holds the ice cream, it often starts to melt through the cone or stick to their hands, which can create an unpleasant experience. To avoid this, we offer custom cone sleeves with a grease-resistant liner that keeps customers’ hands clean and protects against messes. Additionally, adding micro-perforations near the sleeve tops on C1S or Kraft materials helps release condensation that ensures a better customer experience.

Affordable Prices with No MOQS for Waffle Cone Sleeves

We offer flexible, no minimum order quantity (MOQ) options for custom waffle cone sleeves, starting from small batches to suit startups and events. Cone sleeve prices start at 10 cents and increase based on the quantity you need. Contact our team to discuss your details and place your order.

Sustainability and Compliance with the Standards

Our eco-friendly cone sleeves use FSC® and PEFC certified materials (recyclable, compostable per EN 13432). All meet FDA food safety standards. We ensure that the branding through these sleeves for your ice cream store aligns with the sustainable vision of your customers.

Order Now from Elixir Packaging

Elixir Packaging is a leading manufacturer in the USA. We also offer mockups, no MOQ, and faster turnaround times. Additionally, to address your concerns, we have a sample policy available. Reach out to us today to get a quote for custom cone sleeves.