Skip to content
What are custom cup buyers actually searching for? This report tracks design demand so resellers and cup makers can stock designs that sell. Updated quarterly.
Current edition (Q3 2026) β what the data shows
1. Seasonal is a year-round category
Christmas and holiday designs start getting searched in August β wholesale buyers plan 2β4 months ahead. Stock holiday designs before the season, not during it.
2. Snow globe and novelty cups keep winning
Snow globe-style cups remain a top-performing format in our store's search data, with strong demand for the tumbler and cup variations.
3. Character and "designer" styles drive engagement
"Designer" and character-style wraps earn steady clicks.Β
4. Glow-in-the-dark and specialty finishes
Specialty finishes (glow, double-side, glitter) attract repeat buyers looking for something different.
What to stock next quarter
- Top 10 designs from your last 90 days of orders β reorder the winners in bulk.
- 5 new designs per format (16oz, 20oz, 24oz, 40oz) to test.
- Seasonal designs 8 weeks before the holiday (Christmas = start now).
How this report is built
We use our store's search and order data plus industry trends. It's a snapshot, not a guarantee β always test designs before buying deep.Β
Stock the designs that sell: browse the UV DTF cup wraps collection or ask us what's trending.
