Decal on wine glasses (Cyprus)
Decal on wine glasses in Cyprus — vitrified ceramic decal at 800°C kiln-firing on glass wine glasses. Runs from 30 units, 10–14 business day lead time from Limassol.
Why decal is the only decoration that survives commercial dishwasher cycles on glass wine glasses
A Limassol winery wanted 200 branded 450 ml wine glasses for its annual wine-tasting event, each carrying a full-colour winery crest. Sublimation required polymer coating on glass and faded after 50 dishwasher cycles; UV printing sat on the glass as a film and washed off in 30 cycles. Decal printed the crest on a water-slide paper, applied to the glass, and kiln-fired at 800°C to fuse the ink with the glass. Cost: €3.20 per glass on a 450 ml clear glass wine glass (Stein Wine Glass 450 ml).
Models and materials that work with decal on a wine glass
Decal works on glass and crystal. The standard grade is 450 ml clear glass wine glass. The premium tier is 450 ml lead-free crystal wine glass at +€2.40 per glass and 350 ml champagne flute at +€1.80 per glass. Print placements: front-centre (40×40 mm standard, max 60×60 mm), wrap-around (220×40 mm), back-centre (40×40 mm).
Decal specifics: water-slide paper, kiln-firing, and finish
Standard production: print on ceramic decal printer at 1200 dpi with vitrified ceramic inks, apply by water-sliding, kiln-fire at 800°C for 90 minutes. The decal becomes part of the glass and survives 5000+ commercial dishwasher cycles.
Bundling and packaging
Wine glasses ship individually in 200×120 mm glass boxes (€0.40 per box uplift) or in 6-pack cartons for retail sale (€2.20 per carton uplift). Bulk deliveries go in master cartons of 36 glasses each.
Runs, lead times, and budgets
MOQ is 30 units. Lead time is 10–14 business days. EUR per unit at 200-quantity on a 450 ml clear glass wine glass with single-position front-centre decal: €3.20 (450 ml clear glass) to €7.40 (450 ml lead-free crystal). Setup fee €55 per artwork file + €35 per colour screen.
Cyprus context for decal wine glasses
Decal wine glasses in Cyprus are most often ordered by Limassol wineries for wine-tasting gift packs (100–400 units), Nicosia creative agencies for client-handover kits (50–150 units), and Paphos-Larnaca hotel groups for restaurant service (200–500 units). The peak season is September–November (grape harvest) and April–July (hospitality season).
Frequently asked questions
What is the largest decal size on a wine glass?
The standard front-centre placement is 40×40 mm; the maximum is 60×60 mm.
Can decal reproduce a photographic image?
Yes — decal prints full CMYK at 1200 dpi on glass.
How durable is a decal on a glass wine glass?
The decal becomes part of the glass and survives 5000+ commercial dishwasher cycles.
Can each glass carry a unique name?
Yes — variable-data decal is included up to 30 unique names.
Can decal print a metallic finish?
Yes — precious-metal decals (gold, platinum) are available at +€2.40 per glass.
Can decal print on the bowl of the glass?
Yes — front-centre placement on the bowl is 40×40 mm standard. The water-slide decal conforms to the bowl curve.
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