Welcome to Intrinsic
UK manufacturers and suppliers of high quality paper straws
What we do
Cocktail Straws
Diameter: 6mm
Length: 140-180mm
Classic Straws
Diameter: 6mm
Length: 180-210mm
Milkshake / Smoothie Straws
Diameter: 8-10mm
Length: 180-230mm
Bubble Tea Straws
Diameter: 10-12mm
Length: 180-230mm
Wrapped Straws
Diameter: 6-12mm
Length: 180-230mm
Custom Straws
Diameter: 6-12mm
Length: 100-1000+mm
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.
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
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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,…
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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…
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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…
Contact us
Would you like to know more about our paper straws products?
Need assistance on choosing the right straw for an event or occassion?
We’d love to hear from you!
Please complete our contact form or call us on +44 (0) 1952 980810.
