The Original and the Best
Java Jacket invented the coffee cup sleeve in 1991 when founder Jay Sorensen burned himself on a hot cup at a Portland, Oregon drive-through. The company's patented waffle-texture design (US Patent, 1995) creates thousands of tiny air pockets for thermal insulation, eliminating the need for double-cupping. Java Jacket has manufactured and sold more than four billion coffee sleeves and remains the original dedicated coffee sleeve company in the United States. Every sleeve is made from sustainably managed fibers using water-based inks and non-toxic, biodegradable adhesives.
Today, thousands of cafes, restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and corporate offices across the country rely on Java Jacket for custom-printed sleeves that turn every cup into a branded touchpoint. With an average exposure time of 53 minutes per cup, a branded coffee sleeve delivers more impressions per dollar than most traditional advertising channels.
Coffee Sleeves for every Need
From stock sleeves ready to ship today to fully custom-printed designs, we offer the right solution for businesses of every size.
Stock Sleeves
Ready-to-ship sleeves in a range of sizes and materials. Available in 8 oz, 10 oz, some 10-24 oz and 12-24 oz fits. Order as few as one case for immediate delivery.
Custom Printed
Full-color CMYK+2 printing with Pantone matching on white kraft, natural kraft, or glossy clay newsback substrates. Upload your artwork or work with graphics to create the perfect sleeve for your brand.
Eco-Friendly Materials
All of Java Jacket's coffee sleeves are made from recyclable, compostable, and recycled-cardboard to meet your sustainability goals. All coffee sleeves use water-based inks and non-toxic adhesives.
Built on Sustainability
Sustainability is not a marketing label for us - it is how we have operated since day one. Our sleeves are made from FSC-certified, sustainably managed fibers. The inks are water-based and follow FDA food contact safety standards.*
We work with cafes, hotel chains, corporate offices, event planners, car dealerships, hospitals, bookstores, and more - helping them meet their environmental targets without compromising on brand quality or beverage performance. Whether you're working toward zero-waste goals or just want a better packaging option, we can help.