Ensure Hygiene and Style with Synthetic Paper Menus
Coffee spilled on a waterproof menu, demonstrating its resilience.
For restaurant and bar owners, navigating regulations, especially hygiene standards, is paramount. From licensing to health codes, ensuring customer safety is a top priority. Beyond general cleanliness, the CDC has provided specific guidelines for restaurants to minimize health risks, particularly concerning items handled by multiple patrons, like menus. The goal is clear: eliminate potential transmission of illness through every touchpoint, including your menus.
Our Solution: To support the hospitality industry, we specialize in waterproof menu printing using synthetic plastic. We offer a range of styles, from flat menus to folded and scored options, and even plastic-laminated menus for ultimate durability.
Material Excellence: Our waterproof menus are crafted from matte polyester synthetic plastic. This material is inherently non-porous, making it waterproof and grease-resistant. Unlike traditional paper, it won’t absorb spills or stains. While exceptionally durable on its own, lamination can be added for even greater longevity if desired.
Thickness Options: We provide synthetic paper in various thicknesses to suit your needs. Choose from 8pt plastic, which feels similar to 70# (or 28#) paper in flexibility, up to a robust 14pt plastic for a truly premium and resilient menu.
Are all options waterproof? Absolutely! Every synthetic menu option we offer is completely waterproof.
Serve Menus Safely and Stylishly
Many establishments have turned to disposable paper menus or contactless QR codes. While these serve a purpose, waterproof synthetic paper menus offer a superior solution. They combine the tactile experience of a physical menu with the hygiene benefits of plastic, as they can be easily sanitized and reused. For many restaurants, synthetic menus represent the most practical and customer-friendly approach.
Why Waterproof Plastic Menus Are the Ideal Choice:
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Visually Stunning and Tactile Appeal: First impressions matter. Plastic menus not only look fantastic but also feel luxurious.
- Forget the misconception of us as just a paper printing company. We are experts in plastic printing, offering a diverse range of plastic products that will impress you.
- In fact, “plastic menu printing company” is a perfectly accurate description of our specialization and capabilities.
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Superior Print Quality: Synthetic paper provides an exceptional printing surface, far surpassing the results achievable with conventional paper. Colors are more vibrant, and images are sharper.
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Vibrant Full Color Printing: Our synthetic menus are predominantly printed in full color, creating eye-catching designs that enhance your food presentation. The ease of cleaning and sanitizing these menus reassures customers about hygiene, contributing to a positive dining experience and peace of mind.
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Effortless Sanitization: Maintaining cleanliness is simple. Wipe menus clean with soap and water, or use a diluted alcohol solution for enhanced sanitization. Spills and messes are cleaned in seconds.
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Unmatched Durability: Paper menus, even those in protective covers, are prone to damage. Oil stains, grease marks, and torn corners are common. Synthetic paper menus are tear-resistant and virtually indestructible by hand. Pulling or bending won’t damage them, ensuring a long-lasting, professional look.
Enhance Your Restaurant Marketing with Waterproof Menus
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Bars: Elevate the bar experience with specialized drinks menus, durable coasters, and enticing specialty cocktail menus with creative designs. Boost loyalty with bar loyalty cards and offer gift cards for increased revenue.
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Italian Restaurants: While guests may have an idea of Italian cuisine, a visually appealing, full-page menu showcasing your dishes in mouthwatering detail can ignite their appetite and elevate their anticipation.
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Mexican Restaurants: Mexican food is known for its vibrant flavors and presentation. Upgrade your menus to waterproof plastic menus that stay clean and showcase tempting images of your dishes. A visually appealing and hygienic menu can be a powerful marketing tool.
- Partner with plastic printing specialists like ColorCopiesUSA to create custom coasters, loyalty cards, discount cards, and a variety of other marketing materials to complement your menus.
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Pizza Restaurants: Stand out in a competitive market and entice customers to order “just one more slice” with unique marketing tools. Custom-shaped waterproof menus can enhance the dining experience at your pizza place. Plastic coasters, loyalty cards, and gift cards can further differentiate your marketing efforts.
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Fast Food Restaurants: Customer experience is key in fast food. Eye-catching marketing materials, vibrant colors, and custom-shaped menus can become powerful tools to boost promotional sales beyond expectations. Increased sales, customer loyalty, and brand awareness are natural outcomes.
- A fast food menu can be a standard rectangle or die-cut into the shape of a signature sandwich or bowl. Let your imagination guide you – we can bring your vision to life.
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Coffee Shops: Coffee shops are about experience, relaxation, and enjoyment. Beautiful menus with stunning images printed on waterproof plastic enhance the customer experience. Imagine a coffee menu shaped like an elegant cup – a memorable and creative touch!
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Additional Food Service Businesses Benefiting from Synthetic Menus: Sushi restaurants, delis, diners, lounges, pubs, and steakhouses all gain from the durability and hygiene of synthetic paper menus.
- Kitchen Applications: In your restaurant or bar kitchen, custom-printed plastic recipe sheets are invaluable. Easy-to-follow, durable instructions ensure consistent dish preparation, reduce errors, and contribute to profitability. Protect your essential recipes from spills and wear and tear.
Menu Style and Frequency Considerations:
Consider your menu type and update frequency when choosing your waterproof menu options.
Do you offer frequent menu changes?
Do you use cycle menus with daily variations?
Or do you have a static menu with consistent offerings, categorized for easy navigation and infrequently updated?
Whether for dinner or lunch, menus printed on synthetic substrates, often called plastic paper, significantly improve the dining environment for both restaurant staff and customers.
Resources:
1 – CDC – Coronavirus guidelines for restaurant and bar operators
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/business-employers/bars-restaurants.html
2 – Hygiene standard codes
http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/food-safety-and-sanitation/food-manager-code-standards.html
3 – Food Safety
https://www.foodsafety.gov/
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety
ColorCopiesUSA offers not only competitive prices and high-quality synthetic printing but also expert guidance to help you select the perfect synthetic paper for your needs. We understand the unique demands of the food industry and are here to assist you.
Ordering waterproof menus printed on synthetic plastic paper from us means you benefit from: #1 – Highly competitive pricing, #2 – Superior quality standards, and #3 – Dedicated, friendly customer support. You’ll have a real person to work with, every step of the way.
FAQ’s • Frequently Asked Questions
1 – What is the cost of waterproof menu printing in 2024?
Menu printing costs depend on several factors: quantity, number of pages, plastic thickness, and any folding requirements. As of today, here are examples of pricing at ColorCopiesUSA.com:
- Example #1 – 50 full-color, single-sided menus on 8pt plastic: Priced at just $70.98 at ColorCopiesUSA.com.
- Example #2 – 50 full-color, single-sided menus on upgraded 11pt plastic: Only $75.98.
2 – Should I print waterproof menus at home, or use a professional print shop?
Printing on synthetic materials requires specialized equipment. We strongly recommend using a professional printing service like ColorCopiesUSA.com for optimal results. Home printers often lack the capabilities for synthetic paper, especially thicker options.
- 14pt plastic: Most home printers cannot handle this thickness.
- Cost-Effectiveness: With no minimum order quantities, ColorCopiesUSA.com offers a flexible and often more economical solution compared to investing in specialized home printing equipment and materials.
3 – Is synthetic paper printing similar to lamination?
- Synthetic menus are printed directly onto a solid plastic sheet, typically polyester. This sheet is designed to accept inks and toners. Laminated menus, in contrast, are usually paper-based, with a plastic film melted onto the paper surface. Because paper is fibrous and can be torn or scratched, lamination can delaminate over time, exposing the paper core and compromising durability.
- Advanced lamination involves printing on a thin plastic sheet and then laminating it with another plastic film. This creates a highly durable, plastic-on-plastic bond, provided compatible and often expensive plastics are used. Synthetic menus offer inherent waterproofness and durability without the risk of delamination.
4 – What synthetic paper options are available for waterproof menus?
For a detailed guide to paper types, click here to read our comprehensive article.
- 8pt Synthetic Plastic Paper (0.008 inches thick): While only 0.008 inches thick (about double the thickness of standard copy paper), 8pt synthetic paper is significantly stronger and more rigid due to its plastic composition.
- 11pt Synthetic Plastic Paper (0.011 inches thick): At 0.011 inches, this option is nearly three times thicker than copy paper and offers enhanced rigidity and a premium feel for menus.
- 14pt Synthetic Plastic Paper (0.014 inches thick): The thickest option at 0.014 inches, almost four times thicker than copy paper, providing maximum durability and a substantial, high-end menu presentation.
5 – Why is print quality superior on synthetic paper?
- Synthetic plastic papers are manufactured in thin sheets and calendered using highly polished chrome rollers. This process results in consistent thickness and an exceptionally smooth surface finish. Ink and toner sit beautifully on this smooth surface, resulting in superior print clarity, vibrant colors, and sharper images.
6 – Can I design my waterproof menus online for free?
Yes! Our website features a user-friendly, interactive graphic design tool that is completely FREE to use. Design, customize, and perfect your menus directly online with ease.
7 – Is customer support available for waterproof menu printing?
Absolutely! We offer full customer support. Contact our dedicated support team at 1-877-421-0668.
Orders for waterproof menus must be placed online for efficiency. We do not accept phone or email orders.
We are located on the East Coast and available to assist you during business hours.
Remember to place your order online to qualify for free ground shipping!
Contact us: 1-877-421-0668
Email: [email protected]
