--- title: "Melamine Bowls & Ice Cream Cups, Wholesale | Direct Eco Green" url: https://directecogreen.com/food-packaging/reusable-foodservice-ware/melamine-bowls-ice-cream-cups/ description: "Direct Eco Green manufactures reusable melamine bowls and ice cream cups in 70 and 170 mm, custom colors and logo. Bulk orders, quote within 48 hours." --- Reusable foodservice ware # Melamine Bowls and Ice Cream Cups for Restaurants and Events Direct Eco Green manufactures reusable melamine bowls and ice cream cups for ice cream parlors, restaurants, hotels and event caterers in the US and Canada. The range resists stains, scratches, heat and cold, and is produced in standard or custom colors in our partner factories, not bought from a stockist. From **$6.34** excl. tax / 1,000 pcs Materials : Melamine resin Formats : Bowls and ice cream cups, approx. 70 mm and 170 mm, custom sizes MOQ : MOQ depends on material, size and printing — it is stated in your quote. Customization : Custom colors, logo, custom size Quote : Within 48 hours [Request a quote](https://directecogreen.com/contact/) · [Request samples](https://directecogreen.com/contact/) · [Book a call](https://calendar.app.google/2tCkUjQC7EfvW6Zu9)[See specifications](#s2) - Quote within 48 h - Samples before production - Factory-direct, audited factories - FSC® certified C204557 ## Melamine bowls and ice cream cups: formats and uses Direct Eco Green produces two melamine families for dessert and table service: classic bowls and ice cream cups (coupes). Both are lightweight, easy to wash and built for daily reuse in busy front-of-house operations. - **Melamine bowls** — for soups, salads, sides, cereals and buffet service. - **Melamine ice cream cups** — for scoops, sundaes, sorbets, fruit salads and chilled desserts. Because melamine tolerates both cold and hot food, the same reference can move from an iced dessert service at lunch to a warm side dish at dinner. The bowls are popular with ice cream parlors, beach and pool bars, hotel breakfast buffets, festivals and caterers who want tableware that does not break like glass or porcelain when dropped on a terrace. Lots are available for large receptions and restaurant openings. ## Specifications & factory formats | Format | Material | Size | Best for | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Small melamine cup / bowl | Melamine resin | 70 mm (2.8 in) | Single scoops, sauces, sorbet, tasting portions | | Large melamine bowl / coupe | Melamine resin | 170 mm (6.7 in) | Sundaes, salads, soups, buffet service | | Custom format | Melamine resin | On request | Your own shape, depth or color program | Colors are offered in standard shades or matched to your brand. Confirm the exact diameter, height and capacity of each reference in your quote. ## Materials, durability and end of life Direct Eco Green melamine bowls are designed for long service, not for one use: they resist stains and scratches, handle hot and cold food, and are light enough for outdoor service and receptions. Melamine is a thermoset resin: once molded it cannot be melted down again, which is why it lasts so long in service and also why its end-of-life options are limited. Be precise when you market it: - **Reusable, not disposable** — the environmental benefit comes from replacing hundreds of single-use items over the product's service life. - **Not compostable** — do not use "compostable" or "biodegradable" for melamine. - **Not for the microwave** — melamine should not be used to heat food in a microwave oven. - **Recycling** — melamine is not accepted in most curbside recycling programs, so avoid "recyclable" claims and the chasing-arrows symbol, which California SB 343 restricts. ## Compliance for the US and Canada Request the factory's **FDA food-contact compliance letter** (21 CFR Part 177 covers polymers used in food contact) with your quote; this is factory documentation for your file, not an FDA approval. In Canada, the **Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations** (SOR/2022-138) target single-use foodservice ware made from problematic plastics, and the Federal Court of Appeal confirmed on January 30, 2026 that the rules remain in force. Melamine bowls and dessert cups sit outside that scope when they are designed and marketed for repeated use — position them that way in your listings and avoid black items colored with carbon black. Under the FTC Green Guides, keep environmental claims specific: "reusable" and "dishwasher-safe" can be supported, vague unqualified green claims cannot. ## Custom colors and private label Direct Eco Green adapts melamine bowls and ice cream cups to your brand at the factory: custom colors, logo decoration and custom dimensions for private-label ranges. This suits ice cream brands that want a signature coupe, hotel groups standardizing their buffet ware, and retailers building a branded outdoor dining line. You can combine the bowls in one shipment with matching [melamine plates](https://directecogreen.com/food-packaging/reusable-foodservice-ware/melamine-plates/) and [melamine tumblers](https://directecogreen.com/food-packaging/reusable-foodservice-ware/melamine-tumblers/), and samples are available before mass production. ## Why buy melamine bowls factory-direct from Direct Eco Green Direct Eco Green is a manufacturer and sourcing partner, not a distributor: it produces melamine bowls and ice cream cups through selected and audited partner factories in Asia and Europe, runs quality control on site from its base in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and consolidates several product lines into one shipment. For high-volume and wholesale buyers this means a lower total cost of ownership than re-sold stock, products built to your specification, and one contact from artwork to delivery. 1. Pick the references in the catalog. 2. Send your quantities, sizes, colors and artwork. 3. Receive a tailored quote within 48 hours. 4. Validate, approve the design, then production, shipping and delivery. Request your quote through the [contact form](https://directecogreen.com/contact/). See all our [reusable foodservice ware](https://directecogreen.com/food-packaging/reusable-foodservice-ware/). ## Frequently asked questions What sizes do Direct Eco Green melamine bowls and ice cream cups come in? Melamine bowls and ice cream cups are listed in approx. 70 mm (2.8 in) and 170 mm (6.7 in) formats, and custom sizes can be produced on request. Send your target diameter or capacity and the quote confirms the closest factory reference. Can melamine ice cream cups go in the microwave? No. Melamine ice cream cups and bowls should not be used to heat food in a microwave oven. They are made for serving cold and hot food, washing and reuse, so reheat food in a microwave-safe container before plating it. Are melamine bowls compostable or recyclable? Melamine bowls are neither compostable nor accepted in most curbside recycling programs, because melamine is a thermoset resin. Their environmental benefit comes from reuse: one bowl replaces a large number of single-use cups over its service life. What is the minimum order for custom melamine bowls? The minimum order for custom melamine bowls depends on the size, the color and the decoration, and it is stated in your Direct Eco Green quote. Quotes are returned within 48 hours. Which food-contact documents can I get for melamine bowls? Direct Eco Green can request the factory's FDA food-contact compliance letter for the melamine resin with your quote. Tell us which documents your buyers or inspectors ask for, and we confirm what the selected factory can supply before you order. ### On this page 1. [Melamine bowls and ice cream cups: formats and uses](#s1) 2. [Specifications & factory formats](#s2) 3. [Materials, durability and end of life](#s3) 4. [Compliance for the US and Canada](#s4) 5. [Custom colors and private label](#s5) 6. [Why buy melamine bowls factory-direct from Direct Eco Green](#s6) 7. [FAQ](#faq) ### Factory-direct quote Send sizes, quantities and artwork. Direct Eco Green answers within 48 hours. [Request a quote](https://directecogreen.com/contact/) ## About Direct Eco Green Direct Eco Green is a manufacturer and sourcing partner of eco-friendly packaging, founded and based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with a sister company in Singapore. It produces food packaging, luxury packaging, reusable bags and sustainable accessories in selected, audited partner factories in Vietnam, China, India, Turkey, Bulgaria and Spain, runs quality control on site, and ships consolidated orders to brands, restaurants and retailers in the US, Canada and Europe. Direct Eco Green holds FSC certification under license code C204557. 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Melamine](https://directecogreen.com/food-packaging/reusable-foodservice-ware/melamine-tumblers/) Request a quote ## Get a factory-direct quote Tell us which products you need, your quantities and your delivery city in the US or Canada. Direct Eco Green replies with a tailored quote within 48 hours, with samples available before production. - **By phone**[+84 77 3984 694](tel:+84773984694) - **WhatsApp**[+84 77 3984 694](https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=84773984694) - **By email**[contact@directecogreen.com](mailto:contact@directecogreen.com) **Let's talk about your project** A 15-minute call with our team to scope sizes, quantities and timing. [Pick a time slot](https://calendar.app.google/2tCkUjQC7EfvW6Zu9) - Written quote within 48 hours - Samples available before production - Audited partner factories, on-site quality control - FSC® certified — license code C204557 - Registered companies in Vietnam and Singapore The Direct Eco Green team in Ho Chi Minh City, close to our partner factories.