90mm Molded Fiber Flip-Top Sip Lid is a food-contact-grade molded pulp fiber lid for compatible hot beverage cups, featuring an integrated hinged drinking tab, separate vent hole, press-fit rim, and PFAS-free formulation for B2B beverage packaging programs.
| Material | Food-contact-grade molded pulp fiber |
|---|---|
| Nominal Size | 90mm |
| Sip Structure | Integrated hinged tab with direct-drink opening and separate vent hole |
| Applications | Hot coffee, tea, cocoa, and other takeaway hot beverages |
| Available Colors | Natural and White |
| PFAS Status | PFAS-free as standard |
| Standard Packing | 50 lids per PE bag, 20 bags per carton, 1,000 lids per carton |
Product Introduction
The 90mm Molded Fiber Flip-Top Sip Lid is a molded pulp fiber hot beverage lid developed for compatible cup systems that require direct sip access together with an integrated hinged tab. The tab covers the drinking opening before use and can be lifted to expose the sip area without removing the complete lid.
The White reference product features a raised drinking profile, integrated flip-top tab, separate small vent hole, molded top markings, and a formed outer rim. The underside includes the corresponding cup-rim engagement structure and molded fiber texture.
The lid uses a press-fit structure for correctly matched cup rims. The stated 90mm size is nominal rather than a guarantee of universal compatibility. Actual fit depends on the cup-rim diameter, rolled-edge profile, material, wall construction, and manufacturing tolerances.
Yinco supplies molded fiber cup lids for B2B wholesale, distribution, export, and project-based sourcing. Cup-rim measurements, technical drawings, or physical samples can be reviewed before sampling and bulk production.
Product Specifications
| Product Name | 90mm Molded Fiber Flip-Top Sip Lid |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Molded Fiber Flip-Top Sip Lid |
| Nominal Size | 90mm |
| Lid Structure | Raised hot cup lid with integrated hinged flip-top tab |
| Drinking Structure | Direct-drink opening covered by an integrated hinged tab |
| Vent Hole | Separate small vent hole |
| Closure Type | Press-fit |
| Material | Food-contact-grade molded pulp fiber |
| Compatible Cups | Compatible paper hot cups and molded fiber cups |
| Applications | Hot coffee, tea, cocoa, and other takeaway hot beverages |
| Available Colors | Natural and White |
| PFAS Status | PFAS-free as standard |
| Water Resistance | Water-resistant formulation for intended beverage use |
| Temperature Reference | Up to 100°C under specified test and intended-use conditions |
| Cup Compatibility | To be confirmed against the final cup-rim dimensions, profile, material, and manufacturing tolerances |
| Inner Packing | 50 lids per PE bag |
| Bags per Carton | 20 PE bags per export carton |
| Carton Quantity | 1,000 lids per carton |
| Customization | Diameter, profile, cup-rim fit, flip-top geometry, openings, formulation, molded branding, tooling, matching cups, and packing |
Key Features
- Integrated hinged flip-top tab: Covers the direct-drink opening before use and can be lifted when sip access is required.
- Raised drinking profile: Creates a defined sip area for takeaway hot beverage service.
- Separate vent hole: The standard structure includes a small opening positioned separately from the main drinking area.
- Press-fit rim: Designed for correctly matched cup-rim systems with noticeable fitting feedback during application.
- Food-contact-grade molded pulp fiber: Uses molded fiber material intended for beverage packaging applications.
- PFAS-free formulation: PFAS-free production is standard for this product specification.
- Water-resistant formulation: Developed for intended beverage-service conditions.
- Stable nesting: Supports compact storage, handling, separation, and bulk packing.
Common Applications
The 90mm Molded Fiber Flip-Top Sip Lid is intended for hot beverage programs requiring direct-drink access with a covered sip opening. Typical applications include hot coffee, specialty coffee drinks, tea, milk tea, cocoa, and other takeaway hot beverages served in compatible cups.
It can be evaluated for cafés, coffee chains, restaurants, bakeries, catering operations, hospitality programs, workplace beverage service, and other commercial takeaway drink applications.
Final suitability should be evaluated with the intended production cup, beverage temperature, service conditions, and required opening performance before bulk production.
Why Choose This 90mm Molded Fiber Flip-Top Sip Lid
The main product distinction is the integrated hinged drinking tab. Unlike a closed flat lid, this design provides direct sip access; unlike a permanently open sip lid, the drinking opening is covered by the flip-top feature before use.
The raised profile, separate vent hole, press-fit rim, molded pulp fiber construction, and PFAS-free formulation provide a practical specification base for commercial hot beverage packaging programs.
The flip-top tab should not be treated as a guaranteed resealable or leak-proof closure. Buyers requiring specific reclosing, splash-control, or transportation performance should evaluate the complete cup-and-lid combination during sample testing.
B2B Buyers
The 90mm Molded Fiber Flip-Top Sip Lid is suitable for B2B sourcing by:
- Coffee shops, café groups, and beverage chains
- Restaurants, bakeries, and catering suppliers
- Hot beverage and private-label drink brands
- Paper cup and molded fiber cup manufacturers
- Foodservice packaging distributors and wholesalers
- Packaging importers and regional suppliers
- OEM, ODM, and private-label packaging buyers
Buyer Decision Guide
Before ordering the 90mm Molded Fiber Flip-Top Sip Lid, confirm the intended production cup rather than relying only on the 90mm nominal size. Cup-rim outside diameter, rolled-edge profile, cup material, wall construction, and manufacturing tolerances can affect final fitting.
Buyers should also provide the intended beverage and service conditions together with any requirements for flip-top operation, color, packing, molded branding, documentation, or structural customization. Technical drawings, measured rim data, or physical cup samples are recommended for compatibility review before bulk production.
PE Bag and Outer Carton Export Packing
The standard packing for the 90mm Molded Fiber Flip-Top Sip Lid is 50 lids per PE bag, 20 PE bags per export carton, and 1,000 lids per carton.
The lids are nested for compact storage and handling. We can review custom PE bags, outer cartons, labels, shipping marks, and other project-specific packing requirements based on the final order specification.
The standard carton quantity is a packing specification and should not be interpreted as a fixed MOQ.
OEM, ODM and Private Label Support
OEM, ODM, private-label, and other customized projects can be reviewed according to the buyer’s specification. Customization can include lid diameter, overall profile, cup-rim fit, flip-top geometry, drinking-opening details, vent-hole details, material formulation, molded branding, tooling, matching cups, and packing.
Changes to the flip-top mechanism, opening geometry, vent structure, or cup-rim engagement may require dedicated tooling and technical evaluation. MOQ, tooling cost, mold ownership, sample charges, formulation, and production lead time are confirmed according to the final specification and order conditions.
Why Choose YINCO
Yinco works with wholesalers, distributors, importers, cup manufacturers, beverage brands, and foodservice packaging buyers on molded fiber cup-lid sourcing and project development. For flip-top lid programs, specification review focuses on cup compatibility, opening structure, material requirements, packing, customization, and destination-market documentation.
Applicable FDA, EU, LFGB, or other destination-market documentation can be provided according to the selected specification and buyer requirements. Documentation should be confirmed against the final product specification rather than treated as universal certification for every configuration.
Buyers can provide cup-rim dimensions, technical drawings or physical samples, required quantity, intended beverage application, destination market, and customization requirements at the inquiry stage for project evaluation.
Common Mistakes
- Ordering by nominal diameter alone: A 90mm description does not guarantee compatibility with every cup described as 90mm.
- Confusing the flip-top lid with a fixed-opening sip lid: This model uses an integrated hinged tab over the drinking opening.
- Assuming guaranteed resealability: The tab covers the opening before use, but specific reclosing performance should be evaluated if required.
- Ignoring cup-rim compatibility: Rim diameter, profile, cup material, and production tolerances affect final fitting.
- Making an absolute leak-proof claim: No universal leak-proof or spill-proof claim should be made without testing the complete cup-and-lid system.
- Confusing carton quantity with MOQ: Standard packing is 1,000 lids per carton; MOQ is confirmed separately.
- Making unsupported environmental claims: Compostability, recyclability, and related claims depend on the final formulation, applicable certification, and local processing conditions.
FAQ
What cups fit the 90mm Molded Fiber Flip-Top Sip Lid?
The lid is intended for compatible cup-rim systems around the 90mm nominal size. Final compatibility should be confirmed using cup-rim dimensions, technical drawings, or physical cup samples.
How does the flip-top drinking feature work?
The integrated hinged tab covers the direct-drink opening before use and can be lifted to expose the sip opening without removing the complete lid.
Is the flip-top tab resealable?
Guaranteed resealing performance is not claimed. If reclosing performance is required, the final cup-and-lid combination should be evaluated during sample testing.
Does the lid have a separate vent hole?
Yes. The standard structure includes a separate small vent hole positioned apart from the main drinking opening.
Is the lid suitable for hot beverages?
Yes. It is intended for hot coffee, tea, cocoa, and similar takeaway beverages. The material can tolerate temperatures up to 100°C under specified test and intended-use conditions.
Is the lid PFAS-free?
Yes. PFAS-free production is standard for this product specification.
What is the standard packing?
Standard packing is 50 lids per PE bag, 20 PE bags per export carton, and 1,000 lids per carton.
Can the 90mm Molded Fiber Flip-Top Sip Lid be customized?
Yes. Diameter, lid profile, cup-rim fit, flip-top geometry, opening details, vent-hole details, formulation, molded branding, tooling, matching cups, and packing can be reviewed according to project requirements.
What food-contact or market documentation is available?
Applicable FDA, EU, LFGB, or other destination-market documentation can be provided according to the selected specification and buyer requirements.
Final Note
For wholesale, distributor, importer, OEM, ODM, private-label, or customized inquiries for the 90mm Molded Fiber Flip-Top Sip Lid, please provide your required quantity, destination market, cup-rim dimensions or cup sample, intended beverage application, and any requirements for flip-top structure, molded branding, tooling, packing, or documentation. Yinco can use this information to evaluate the appropriate specification for your B2B cup-lid program.