BAMBOO · PRINTED PAPER SLEEVE · FOOD-SAFE
Chopsticks & Sleeve
Bilir chopsticks are natural bamboo twin or separated sticks packed in a custom-printed paper sleeve, supplied from İstanbul in 21 to 24 cm lengths, available from 20,000 pairs with a 15–25 day lead time for sushi and Asian food brands across the EU, GCC and Africa.
- Minimum order
- 20,000
- units, standard size
- Lead time
- 15–25
- days ex-works
- Length
- 21–24
- cm
- Sizes
- 4
- standard, plus custom
Manufactured by Bilir Basım Yayın Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
· Updated September 28, 2026
01Specification
Technical specification
Material, construction and tolerances for the standard product, as manufactured.
| Material | |
|---|---|
| Chopsticks | Natural bamboo, untreated |
| Finish | Smooth-sanded, twin or tensoge |
| Sleeve | Printed paper, 40 gsm |
| Moisture content | Below 12 % |
| Food contact | EU 1935/2004 compliant |
| End of life | Bamboo: compostable · sleeve: paper |
| Construction | |
|---|---|
| Pair style | Twin (unsplit) or separated |
| Sleeve style | Open-end or fully closed |
| Add-ons | Toothpick or napkin in the sleeve |
| Standard sizes | 4 (see size table below) |
| Custom print | Up to 4 colours on the sleeve |
| Length tolerance | ± 2 mm |
02Sizes
Four standard sizes
Internal dimensions, capacity and pack quantity for each standard size. Custom dimensions are available from 50,000 units.
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CS-21T 1 pair
210 × 10 × 5 mm · Twin, everyday
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CS-23T 1 pair
230 × 10 × 5 mm · Twin, premium
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CS-21R 1 pair
210 × 12 × 6 mm · Round tensoge
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CS-24S 1 pair + toothpick
240 × 12 × 6 mm · Restaurant set
Dimensions are the pair in its sleeve: length × width × thickness.
03Commercial terms
Minimum order and price bands
Indicative unit pricing by quantity, for a printed product in a standard size.
| Quantity | Unit price (EUR per pair, printed sleeve) | Tooling | Lead time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20,000 | €0.022–0.028 | Sleeve plates included | 15–25 days |
| 50,000 | €0.018–0.023 | Sleeve plates included | 15–25 days |
| 100,000 | €0.015–0.019 | Sleeve plates included | 18–28 days |
| 250,000+ | On application | Sleeve plates included | 21–30 days |
Included in the unit price
Custom print on the pack or sleeve, packing in printed master cartons, and export documentation.
Quoted separately
Freight, duty, custom tooling or moulds, and the special options listed under print and finishing.
04Materials & compliance
Food contact, recyclability and PPWR
What the product is certified for, and what happens to it after use.
Food contact
Materials are food-contact compliant to EU 1935/2004, with declarations of conformity supplied per batch.
Hygiene
Produced and packed in a BRCGS-audited area; every unit is sealed until it reaches the diner.
Traceability
Each master carton carries a batch code traceable to its raw materials and production date.
- EU 1935/2004
- BRCGS Food Safety
- ISO 22000
- ISO 9001:2015
05Print & finishing
Print and finishing options
Each option lists its own minimum quantity and the days it adds to the standard lead time.
| Option | Specification | Minimum | Adds to lead time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleeve, 1-colour flexo | Water-based ink | 20,000 | Included |
| Sleeve, 4-colour | Offset or flexo | 50,000 | +3 days |
| Kraft sleeve | Brown paper instead of white | 20,000 | Included |
| Laser-engraved logo | On the stick | 100,000 | +7 days |
Applications
Who these chopsticks are for
Three buyers, three different reasons the same product works.
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Sushi restaurants
Premium twin sticks in a closed sleeve that carries the restaurant's name to every table.
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Delivery aggregators
Hygienic, fully sealed sleeves that drop into any bag, with a napkin inside if needed.
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Supermarket sushi
Short sticks that fit inside a plastic sushi box lid, in a plain or printed sleeve.
06How to order
Ordering in six steps
From first enquiry to a pallet leaving İstanbul. Typical elapsed time for a standard size is four to six weeks.
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Choose a size
Pick a standard code from the size table, or send internal dimensions for a custom die.
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Download the dieline
Free, no registration. AI and PDF with bleed, fold and safety marks already set.
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Send artwork
PDF/X-4 on our dieline. We check trapping, varnish-free zones and barcode contrast.
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Approve the proof
Digital proof within 48 hours; a physical printed sample within 5 working days.
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Production
12 to 18 days from proof approval for a standard size. Finishing options add days as listed under print and finishing.
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Despatch
Flat-packed on Euro pallets with export documentation. Your Incoterm decides where we hand over.
07Production & logistics
Production and shipping
Manufacturing terms, and transit times from İstanbul to the three regions we ship to.
Production
| Artwork format | PDF/X-4 on our dieline |
|---|---|
| Proofing | Digital 48 h · physical sample 5 days |
| Tooling | Print plates 3 days, from 50,000 units |
| Production | 15–25 days after proof approval |
| Capacity | 10 million pairs per month |
Logistics
| Incoterms | EXW · FCA · FOB · CIF · DAP |
|---|---|
| Packing | Flat-packed on Euro pallets, 1200 × 800 mm, shrink-wrapped |
| Documents | Export documentation, with an EUR.1 certificate where applicable |
| Full container (40' HC) | ≈ 1.5 million pairs |
| Transit, United Kingdom | 5–8 days by road |
| Transit, European Union | 4–7 days by road |
| Transit, Gulf (GCC) | 10–14 days by sea |
| Transit, West Africa | 18–24 days by sea |
08Downloads
Dielines and data sheets
Free, and without registration.
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Chopsticks & Sleeve dieline
All 4 standard sizes, AI and PDF, print-ready with bleed and fold marks.
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Technical data sheet
Material, construction, compliance and storage conditions in one PDF.
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EU PPWR checklist
What changes for packaging before 2030, and which of our options already comply.
Download · free
09Procurement FAQ
Questions buyers ask
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How are chopsticks packed?
In inner packs of 100 pairs, 2,000–3,000 pairs to a carton depending on size.
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Can you add a toothpick or napkin to the sleeve?
Yes. The CS-24S restaurant set includes a toothpick, and a napkin can be added to any closed sleeve.
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Are the chopsticks treated with chemicals?
No. The bamboo is dried to below 12 % moisture and sanded smooth, with no bleach, wax or sulphur treatment.
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What is the minimum order for printed chopstick sleeves?
20,000 pairs with a one-colour sleeve. Four-colour sleeves start at 50,000 pairs.
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Order the sample kit
Physical samples in every board grade we run, plus the dielines for your structural team. Sent free to verified business addresses in the EU, GCC and Africa.