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Welcome to Intrinsic

UK manufacturers and suppliers of high quality paper straws

What we do


Cocktail Paper Straws

Cocktail Straws

Diameter: 6mm
Length: 140-180mm

Standard Paper Straws

Classic Straws

Diameter: 6mm
Length: 180-210mm

Milkshake Paper Straws

Milkshake / Smoothie Straws

Diameter: 8-10mm
Length: 180-230mm

Bubble Tea Paper Straws

Bubble Tea Straws

Diameter: 10-12mm
Length: 180-230mm

Wrapped Paper Straws

Wrapped Straws

Diameter: 6-12mm
Length: 180-230mm

Custom Paper Straws

Custom Straws

Diameter: 6-12mm
Length: 100-1000+mm

Why Choose Intrinsic Straws

Why choose Intrinsic Paper Straws?


Sustainable

Our straws are made from sustainably sourced materials which are biodegradable, thus offering a real eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic straws.

Food Safe

All our printing inks are DFC (Direct Food Contact) approved and are compliant with BfR, EU (1935/2004, 10/2001) and US (FDA) regulations.

Long Lasting

Designed to deliver outstanding drink performance, ensuring shape and integrity of straw is retained for many hours and not fall apart instantly.

Sip in Comfort

Product aesthetics (inc. touch / feel) carefully selected in order to create a premium drinking straw that looks great and comfortable on your lip.

All-Purpose

Whether it be fizzy drinks, smoothies, milkshakes or cocktails, our paper straws are fully functional for use with various cold beverages.

Reduced Impact

Paper is a natural fibre that disintegrates much more quickly than plastic, thus reducing their impact on the World around us.

Who we are


15

Team Members

Based at our main production site in Telford, as part of an Employee Owned Business.

12/7

Operation

Achieved through our dual shift pattern, so we can provide a dedicated service.

15+

Straw Machines

Reel slitters, printing presses, straw converting machines and straw wrapping lines.

500m

Annual Capacity

Producing a combination of stock and bespoke paper straws to suit customers requirements.

3

Continents Served

We are supplying straws to customers located in Europe, North America and Asia.

Our certifications


Intrinsic Paper Straws is committed to achieving best practice, by constantly looking to improve its processes, products and services through memberships and accreditations from leading industry bodies and standards.

Our chain of custody certification is how the Forest Stewardship Council® traces FSC® certified material throughout the supply chain from source to consumer. FSC® certified products are available upon request.

Our BRCGS Packaging Materials certification confirms that our premises, plant, systems, and procedures have been independently assessed, and our products are quality assured, legally compliant, and authentic.

As a Carbon Balanced Printer, we are supporting the global conservation charity World Land Trust in their efforts to protect and preserve threatened, carbon-rich habitat around the world. Ask us about carbon balancing your next order for paper straws.

ISO 14001: 2015 Logo

Awarded ISO 14001:2015 certification for implementing an Environmental Management System (EMS) that meets the required global standards for identifying, measuring, and controlling our environmental impacts, such as resource consumption and waste.

Latest news


  • An Intrinsic Paper Straw is not just any paper straw

    An Intrinsic Paper Straw is not just any paper straw

    News The demand for eco-friendly alternatives to single-use plastic products is continuously increasing due to more and more countries implementing policies and restrictions on plastic goods. One product is the paper straw, a simple solution to plastic pollution that has recently been labelled ‘not better for the environment than plastic straws more than ever. However,…

  • Helping the environment, one sip at a time

    Helping the environment, one sip at a time

    In a step towards environmental and sustainable responsibility, we have taken collective action to protect the environment and address the impact of operational admissions on our wildlife and green spaces. We have been recognising the urgency to change our ways of working throughout the world to combat climate change and protect our vital ecosystems. In…

  • Facebook – Giveway Time

    Facebook – Giveway Time

    Giveaway Time – Show Us Your Skills & Your Straws Want to win a £50 Love2Shop voucher and a case of paper straws for your favourite food and drink venue? Today, whether you are a business or a customer, we all want to show that we are trying to make sustainable choices as part of…

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