Step 01 Custom Ice Cream Tub Lids (Flat, Dome & Spoon-In-Lid)Custom Ice Cream Tub Lids Flat Paper, Dome & Spoon-In-Lid
Complete your branded ice cream packaging with precision-engineered lids. From matching custom printed paperboard flat lids to crystal clear dome lids for extravagant toppings and convenient spoon-in-lid options.
Your specification. Your artwork. A clear quotation.
Quality Specification 
Custom printed paper lids and clear dome lids for 4oz to 16oz cups.
Consider The Details
Precision Engineered Rims for Leakproof Sealing
A great tub is only as good as its lid. Loose lids lead to messy spills in takeaway bags and ice crystal formation in freezers. Our lids are manufactured with micrometric precision to snap firmly over our rolled rim cups.
Matching full-colour printed flat paperboard lids with recessed tops
Clear rPET and compostable PLA dome lids with hole or no-hole options
Spoon-in-lid sanitary formats with sealed birchwood mini paddle spoons
100% leakproof lock when paired with QPack ice cream tubs
Technical Matrix
Standard Production Specifications
- Diameters
- 75mm (4oz), 85mm (6oz), 95mm (8oz), 102mm (12/16oz)
- Materials
- Virgin Foodboard, rPET recyclable, or PLA bioplastic
- Lid Formats
- Flat paper, Clear dome, Spoon-in-lid
- Printing
- Top disc CMYK print with spot foiling options
- Certification
- EC 1935/2004 direct food contact compliance
Precision Closure Engineering
Custom Ice Cream Tub Lids: Flat Paper, Crystal Dome & Spoon-in-Lid Formats
A takeaway ice cream tub is only as reliable as the lid that seals it. Loose lids cause messy spills in delivery bags, while brittle plastics shatter in commercial blast freezers. QPack custom ice cream tub lids are precision-machined with micrometer snap tolerances to clasp firmly over rolled rim paper cups. Whether you require flat full-colour printed paper lids for grocery freezer pints, crystal-clear rPET dome lids for towering dessert toppings, or hygienic spoon-in-lid formats for convenience snacking, our closures guarantee 100% leakproof security.
Flat Paper Lids
Full-Colour Printed Paperboard
Features a recessed top groove engineered for stable, interlocked freezer stacking. Offers edge-to-edge CMYK print space for flavour branding, nutritional tables, and barcodes.
Crystal Dome
Recycled rPET Display Domes
Crystal-clear high-clarity domes that showcase whipped cream peaks, hot fudge drizzles, and fresh fruit garnishes. Available with or without top hole for flake insertion.
Spoon-in-Lid
Integrated Birchwood Spoon Format
Houses a sealed, sanitary wooden or paper paddle spoon nestled underneath a protective hygienic paper membrane. The ultimate turnkey format for festivals and to-go retail.
Sub-Zero Grade
Freezer Blast Resistance (-25C)
Formulated with crack-resistant cold-impact polymers and poly-coated virgin cupstock that will not shatter, shrink, or buckle when stored in deep commercial blast freezers.
Standard Rim Diameters: 75mm, 90mm, 95mm, 105mm & 115mm
Our lids are engineered to marry seamlessly with QPack paper ice cream tubs as well as standard global cup dimensions. The dual-bead inner snap profile grips the rolled paper rim with an audible snap, ensuring customers and delivery couriers experience zero leaks even when tubs are inverted during travel.
Rim Fits: 75mm (4oz), 90mm (6-8oz), 95mm (12-16oz)
Materials: Virgin FBB Paperboard or rPET
Security: Airtight Friction Locking Bead
Compliance: UK SUP & Food Contact Approved
Production & Workflow
Our 4-Step Packaging & Production Process
From container measurement and structural CAD dielines to high-definition printing and express UK delivery.
Step 01 
Step 02 Upload your brand logo, Pantone references, or full wraparound artwork. Our UK studio prepares a free 3D digital proof and dieline alignment check.
Step 03 High-definition flexographic and offset printing using odorless, certified food-safe vegetable inks complying with EC 1935/2004 and UK SI 2010/2854.
Step 04 Precision formed, leak-tested, sleeve-packed in sanitary cartons, and dispatched with fast UK mainland delivery.
Clear Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers on sizing, minimum order runs, artwork proofs, board calipers, and free tracked UK delivery.
How do QPack tub lids prevent leaks during takeaway delivery?
Our lids feature a precision-calibrated inner friction bead that locks firmly under the rolled rim of the paper tub with an audible snap. This creates an airtight mechanical barrier that prevents liquid gelato or melted ice cream from leaking even if the tub tilts in transit.
What is the difference between flat paper lids and clear dome lids?
Flat paper lids are made from matching paperboard and are ideal for retail freezer pints, retail grocery tubs, and long-term storage because they allow stable, interlocked vertical stacking. Clear rPET dome lids provide high optical transparency to highlight soft-serve swirls, whipped cream, and fruit coulis for instant over-the-counter consumption.
How does the spoon-in-lid design work for takeaway ice cream?
Our spoon-in-lid formats incorporate a recess inside the lid containing an individually sealed mini birchwood or embossed paper paddle spoon beneath a peelable food-grade hygiene cover. Customers peel off the cover to access the spoon, eliminating separate cutlery distribution.
Can flat paper lids be custom printed with brand graphics?
Yes! The top circular face and the vertical skirt of the paper lid can both be printed with full-colour CMYK graphics, barcodes, nutrition tables, and flavour identifiers, creating a seamless retail appearance.
Do the lids stay secure in commercial blast freezers at -20°C?
Yes. Both our double-poly coated paper lids and crack-resistant rPET lids are formulated for extreme cold environments (-18°C to -25°C). They maintain flexibility and impact resistance without becoming brittle or popping off.
Are the rPET dome lids recyclable under UK waste collection schemes?
Yes. Our crystal dome lids are manufactured from post-consumer recycled rPET (food-grade) and are 100% curbside recyclable in standard UK household plastic recycling bins.
Have a specific requirement or custom dieline?
Our UK packaging specialists can verify bottle clearances, create tailored structural CAD dielines, and supply physical plain samples.
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