Red & White Compostable Paper Straws Ireland | 3-Ply | 197mm × 6mm | 5,000 Per Case

Red & White Compostable Paper Straws Ireland | 3-Ply | 197mm × 6mm | 5,000 Per Case (50×100)

Product: Red & white striped 3-ply paper drinking straw
SKU: 140032
Dimensions: 197mm × 6mm
Ply: 3-ply
Material: FSC-certified paper
Certifications: Compostable, biodegradable, plastic-free, BPA free
Case Quantity: 5,000 straws (50×100)
Price per straw: €0.011 ex. VAT
Suitable for: Cold drinks, cocktails, smoothies, milkshakes
Also available: Individually wrapped red & white version

Red and white 3-ply compostable paper straws, 197mm × 6mm, 5,000 per case. Used by pubs, cocktail bars, restaurants and takeaways across Ireland for cold drinks, cocktails, smoothies and thick milkshakes. Three layers of FSC-certified paper give these straws enough structural integrity to last through a full drink without going soggy — the most common complaint with cheap single-ply alternatives. The red and white stripe is one of the most recognisable bar straw colours — it reads as premium against a cocktail glass or milkshake jar without drawing attention away from the drink. Compostable and biodegradable, so they can go out with food waste rather than general waste. 5,000 per case, packed as 50×100.

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What Makes These Paper Straws Work

The 3-ply construction is the key difference between a paper straw that works and one that collapses halfway through a pint of lemonade. Three layers of FSC-certified paper bonded together — so the sustainability credential runs through the material itself, not just the disposal method — give the straw enough rigidity to hold its shape through a full cold drink, including thick smoothies and milkshakes where a single-ply straw would buckle within minutes.

At 197mm × 6mm, this is a standard cocktail and cold drink straw — long enough for a tall glass, narrow enough for a standard lid hole. For wider bore needs like bubble tea or very thick shakes, see our 8mm kraft bamboo straws. The red and white stripe presents well in a cocktail glass, a milkshake jar or a takeaway cup — the contrast reads clearly against both light and dark drinks without looking like a compromise on the plastic straw.

Compostable certification means these straws can go out with food waste — they break down into nutrient-rich compost rather than sitting in landfill. Biodegradable and plastic-free throughout. BPA free. For Irish businesses subject to the EU single-use plastics directive, these are a compliant, practical replacement for plastic straws that doesn’t require customers to ask for a paper alternative.

Key Features

• 3-ply FSC-certified paper — three bonded layers of sustainably sourced paper; holds shape through a full cold drink including thick smoothies and milkshakes; the sustainability credential runs through the material, not just the disposal
• 197mm × 6mm — standard cocktail and cold drink size; fits standard lid holes and tall glasses; for wider bore needs, see our 8mm straws
• Red and white stripe — one of the most recognisable bar straw colours; presents well in cocktail glasses, milkshake jars and takeaway cups
• Certified compostable — can be disposed of with food waste; breaks down into compost rather than going to landfill
• Biodegradable and plastic-free — compliant with EU single-use plastics directive
• BPA free — food-safe for direct contact with cold drinks
• 5,000 per case (50×100) — enough for a busy week at most bars and restaurants; order two cases for high volume
• Also available individually wrapped — see the wrapped red & white version for hygiene-sensitive settings

Technical Specifications

Full Paper Straw Range

See the full Eco-Friendly Paper Straws collection for all options.

Straw Size Guide

If you’re unsure which size suits your operation, the 6mm is the right starting point for most bars and restaurants. The 8mm is only needed where the drink is thick enough that a 6mm straw creates resistance.

Who Uses These

• Pubs and cocktail bars — compostable paper straws for cold drinks and cocktails across Dublin, Cork and Galway; the red and white stripe presents well against both light and dark drinks
• Restaurants and cafes — cold drinks, smoothies and soft drinks service; compostable disposal fits with food waste streams already in place
• Takeaways and fast food operations — milkshakes, cold drinks and smoothies for delivery and eat-in across Limerick, Belfast, Sligo, Donegal, Cavan and Derry
• Events and catering — 5,000 per case makes these practical for high-volume events where plastic straws are no longer an option

Common with bars and restaurants across Ireland that switched from plastic straws under the EU single-use plastics directive — the 3-ply FSC-certified construction is the practical reason most operations choose these over cheaper single-ply alternatives that collapse mid-drink.

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