# Java Jacket

> Java Jacket is the inventor and leading manufacturer of insulating coffee cup sleeves, founded in Portland, Oregon in 1991 by Jay Sorensen.

Java Jacket invented the coffee cup sleeve in 1991 when founder Jay Sorensen burned himself on a hot coffee 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. Java Jacket has manufactured and sold more than four billion coffee sleeves and remains the original dedicated coffee sleeve company in the United States.

All sleeves are manufactured in North America using FSC-certified fibers, water-based inks meeting FDA food contact standards, and non-toxic biodegradable adhesives. Product lines include recyclable, compostable (BPI-certified), recycled cardboard, double-wall, and heat-resistant options.

## Products

- Stock coffee sleeves: 8 oz, 10 oz, 12-24 oz sizes, ready to ship by the case
- Custom-printed sleeves: Up to 6-color CMYK+2 printing with Pantone matching
- Materials: White kraft, natural kraft, solid white, glossy newsback substrates
- Eco options: FSC-certified, BPI compostable, 60%+ post-consumer recycled content

## Key Facts

- Founded: 1991, Portland, Oregon
- Founder: Jay Sorensen
- Sleeves sold: 4+ billion
- Patent: Waffle-texture insulation design (1995)
- Phone: 1-800-208-4128
- Certifications: FSC, BPI Compostable

## Sustainability

- Recyclable sleeves: Accepted in standard curbside recycling programs
- Compostable sleeves: Break down in 45-90 days in commercial composting
- Recycled content: Up to 100% post-consumer recycled fiber
- Inks: Water-based, soy-based, FDA food-safe
- Adhesives: Non-toxic, biodegradable

## Key Pages

- Homepage: https://javajacket.com
- Shop: https://javajacket.com/shop
- Custom Printing: https://javajacket.com/custom-printing
- Materials Guide: https://javajacket.com/materials
- Industries: https://javajacket.com/industries
- ROI Calculator: https://javajacket.com/tools/roi-calculator

## Contact

- Phone: 1-800-208-4128
- Website: https://javajacket.com

## Certifications

- BPI Certified Compostable
- FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)

## External References

- Wikipedia (Coffee sleeve): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffee_cup_sleeve
- Wikipedia (Jay Sorensen): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Sorensen