generics

These sleeves probably seem like the least interesting category in my collection, but I feel it is important to document them anyway. They are easy to order online in bulk for small businesses that don’t have the budget to brand every drink that comes out of their kitchen, or businesses that can’t keep up with demand. Some cafes I have been to will use them when they run out of their custom sleeves and are waiting for a restock. I don’t keep track of where these come from because many businesses have the same ones - but I do my best to track each unique design that I see, as some do have subtle design elements and different textures. As you see more and more cup sleeves, you’ll realize that many custom ones are printed on these “bases” and some of the companies even offer the custom printing directly.

Many generic cup sleeves look the same as each other - you’ll have to look closely to see what makes them different :)