SBS Board
Smooth white board for premium printed retail packaging.
Coasters are usually picked up, moved around and left under cold or hot drinks for hours at a time, so the print surface takes more handling than people expect. If the board softens too...
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Printed coasters are common in cafés, bars, restaurants, exhibitions and promotional campaigns. Some are designed for short-term use at events. Others stay on tables for weeks inside hospitality venues.
Because the coaster sits directly underneath the drink, the branding remains visible throughout the customer experience. That is one reason branded coaster printing is still widely used for drinks marketing and venue promotion.
The product itself is simple, but the exposure time is longer than many printed items.
Not every coaster material behaves the same way once exposed to moisture.
Cardboard coaster printing is commonly used for hospitality venues because the board absorbs condensation while still holding print detail — a balance achieved with specific paperboard grades designed for both absorption and print quality.
Custom printed paper coasters are frequently used for promotional campaigns, cafés and takeaway drinks.
The material needs to handle liquid contact without curling too quickly around the edges. That balance affects how long the coaster remains usable.
Coasters printing is usually kept within practical dimensions because drinks still need stable placement on top.
Round and square formats remain the most common, but custom die cut shapes are also used for campaigns and branded promotions.
Print your own coasters projects often include logos, QR codes or promotional artwork placed directly into the visible centre area.
Some brands choose matte surfaces for a softer finish. Others use coated surfaces where colour sharpness matters more. The print style changes depending on how the coasters will actually be used.
Custom printed drink coasters are often ordered in bulk because they move quickly through restaurants, pubs and events.
A coaster may only stay on a table for a few hours, but it still becomes part of the overall customer experience.
Print pictures on coasters campaigns are also common for weddings, launches and promotional events where visual branding matters more than long-term durability.
Coasters print on demand services are often used for smaller quantity campaigns or limited promotional runs. The production setup changes depending on volume and usage.
Printed coasters wholesale orders usually require consistent sizing and colour matching across batches.
If the print shifts slightly between runs, stacked coasters no longer align properly during packaging or display.
Custom printed coasters bulk production is common for breweries, cafés and retail drink brands needing repeat supply throughout the year.
Healey Packaging has worked on thousands of printed packaging and promotional projects across hospitality and retail sectors. Using consistent print layouts and board specifications helps maintain reliable results across production runs. That becomes important for long-term brand consistency.
Eco-friendly printed coasters are increasingly requested by hospitality brands reducing plastic use. Many coaster materials can be recycled after use depending on the coating and print finish selected.
Disposable paper coasters are often preferred where quick turnover and lower waste handling are priorities.
The material choice usually depends on how long the coaster is expected to remain in use and whether moisture resistance or recyclability matters more.
Print on coasters requires careful colour setup because darker drinks and moisture exposure can change how colours appear under lighting.
Custom printed coasters UK businesses use for hospitality branding are often designed with stronger contrast and simpler layouts so logos remain visible during use.
Even small print alignment issues become noticeable quickly because the coaster surface area is limited. That is why consistent print positioning matters across every batch.
Healey Packaging produces custom coaster printing based on material type, moisture handling and branding requirements.
The board and print finish are selected around how the coasters will actually be used, whether for hospitality, events or retail promotions.
Printing and cutting follow once the layout is approved. Repeat orders use the same specifications to maintain consistency across future runs.
| Dimension (L + W + H) | All Custom Sizes & Shapes |
|---|---|
| Quantities | Low MOQ From 100 Units |
| Paper Stock | SBS, Kraft, Corrugated, Rigid Board |
| Printing | CMYK, PMS, Digital, Offset |
| Finishing | Matte, Gloss, Foil, Embossing, Debossing, Spot UV |
| Included Options | Die Cutting, Gluing, Scoring, Perforation |
| Additional Options | Eco-Friendly, Recyclable, FSC Options |
| Proof | Flat View, 3D Mock-up, Physical Sampling On Request |
| Turnaround | 10-12 Working Days After Artwork Approval |
| Shipping | Free UK Shipping |
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