Printing applies a colour logo to the glass surface using pad printing, reproducing the logo's original colours for venues where colour recognition matters. Etching works the logo into the surface of the glass itself, producing a permanent frosted mark that survives commercial dishwasher cycles, and it is the more widely chosen method for hospitality branding and corporate gifting where permanence and finish quality are the deciding factors. The range covers compact espresso cups at the small end, standard coffee glass styles for flat white and filter service, the long-stemmed handled format associated with Irish coffee and layered hot drink service, and glass mug styles. Selected styles come presented in a gift box as standard, covering the presentation requirement for corporate and client gifting without additional packaging.

The choice between printing and etching comes down to the context the glass will sit in. A café running branded glass coffee vessels through the commercial dishwasher daily needs the permanence that etching delivers. A corporate buyer ordering a gift set values the refined appearance of an etched frosted logo on clear glass, or the colour accuracy of a printed logo where brand colours are the priority.

The long-stemmed handled glass style suits bars and restaurants serving layered hot or specialty drink presentations. Branding on these glasses communicates venue identity at the point of service with more visual weight than a standard ceramic mug.

Glass & Branding Guide

What is the difference between pad printing and etching on glass? Pad printing transfers ink onto the glass surface to reproduce the logo in its original colours for multi-colour and brand-colour applications. Etching removes material to create a frosted permanent mark, giving the same logo without colour but with a durability that printing cannot match.

Which format suits espresso and short-format coffee service? Compact glass espresso cups suit espresso, macchiato, and other short-format coffee preparations where the glass communicates care about the presentation that a standard ceramic cup does not. Stackable designs are particularly suited to café storage where space efficiency matters alongside the branding requirement.

Does etching work on all glass styles in this range? Etching is available across the range and works on the bowl or body of the glass vessel where the surface provides sufficient area for the mark to be applied cleanly. Confirming the etching dimensions for the specific style before finalising artwork ensures the logo scales correctly for the available surface.

Which styles come with a gift box included? Selected styles in the range come with a gift box as standard, making them presentation-ready for corporate and client gifting without additional packaging. The gift box option is not available across all styles, so identifying which styles carry this inclusion during the quoting stage ensures the order meets the gifting presentation requirement from the outset.