Custom Acrylic Trays
Custom trays built to your specs. Not pulled from a catalog.
Wetop Acrylic manufactures custom acrylic trays — also called lucite trays, plexiglass trays, or perspex trays — for hospitality, retail, cosmetics, and home décor. Choose from rectangular, round, or custom shapes with metal handles, cut-out handles, or handleless designs. Add printed artwork, photo inserts, or branded etching to the bottom. MOQ 100 pieces, samples in 3–5 days.
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Acrylic Tray Types at a Glance
Acrylic trays are not one product — they are four use-verticals built from the same material: serving trays, vanity trays, decorative (bottom-art) trays, and bar & hospitality trays. They differ mainly in size range, handle option, and bottom treatment — a serving tray runs large with metal handles and a printed or solid bottom, while a vanity tray runs small, handleless, and often mirrored or frosted. The reference below shows the typical setup for each; every tray is custom-built, so your dimensions, handles, and bottom finish are engineered to your spec at an MOQ of 100 pieces with a sample in 3–5 days.
| Tray type | Typical size range | Handle options | Bottom treatment | Best for | MOQ | Lead time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serving tray | 12"×8" to 20"×14" | Metal, cut-out, or none | Solid, UV-printed, silk-screened, etched | Hotels, restaurants, catering, room service | 100 pcs | 15–20 days |
| Vanity tray | 8"×5" to 14"×10" | Cut-out or none (most common) | Solid, frosted, mirrored, printed | Cosmetics counters, bathrooms, jewelry, boutique retail | 100 pcs | 15–20 days |
| Decorative (bottom-art) tray | 10"×7" to 18"×12" | Metal, cut-out, or none | Insert slot (swappable art), UV-printed, silk-screened, hot-stamped | Home décor, corporate gifting, art prints, retail merchandising | 100 pcs | 15–20 days |
| Bar & hospitality tray | 10"×10" to 18"×14" | Metal or cut-out (grip-first) | Solid, etched, printed — cast PMMA for wash durability | Hotel bars, lounges, premium service, repeat programs | 100 pcs | 15–20 days |
Setups are indicative and depend on tray size, contents, and finish — see each type below, or send your dimensions and intended use for an engineered spec.
Tray Program Pricing at 100 / 500 / 5,000 Pieces
Tray programs typically order at three volumes — a 100-piece first production run, a 500-piece rollout, and 5,000-piece program scale. These are typical FOB bands to budget against, not quotes; your exact number is quoted per spec within 24 hours.
| Order Volume | Program Stage | 10"×7" Vanity Tray (3mm, handleless) | 14"×10" Bottom-Art Insert Tray (5mm, cut-out handles) | 16"×12" Serving Tray (5mm, cut-out handles, etched logo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 pcs (production MOQ) | First production run | from $7–13 / unit | from $9–16 / unit | from $14–24 / unit |
| 500 pcs | Multi-location rollout | from $3–6 / unit | from $5–11 / unit | from $8–15 / unit |
| 5,000 pcs | Annual tray program | from $2–5 / unit | from $4–8 / unit | from $6–12 / unit |
Typical FOB Shenzhen bands — exact quote per spec, within 24 hours. Unit price falls with volume because setup (cutting programs, print setup, polishing changeover) spreads across more pieces; there are no separate tooling fees at any quantity. Metal handles, UV printing, mirrored or colored acrylic, and retail-ready packaging move the number within each band.
Featured Tray Categories
Serving Trays
Need a tray that handles daily use in a hotel lobby, restaurant floor, or event service line? Acrylic serving trays for events and catering combine the look of glass with the durability to survive busy service environments. We build rectangular and round serving trays with metal handles, cut-out handles, or handleless designs — all custom-sized for your service setup. For the three numbers every tray quote lives on, see our guide to serving tray depth, thickness and weight specs.
| Spec | Options |
|---|---|
| Shapes | Rectangular, round, custom |
| Handle options | Metal handles (stainless steel, brass), cut-out handles, no handles |
| Bottom | Solid, printed (logo, pattern), etched |
| Materials | Clear, colored, frosted acrylic |
| Typical sizes | 12"×8" to 20"×14" (custom available) |
Popular with: Hotels & resorts · Restaurants & bars · Catering companies · Airlines & lounges
MOQ: 100 pieces · Sample: 3–5 days
Send Us Your IdeaVanity Trays
Want a cosmetics counter or bathroom display that reads retail-quality? Vanity trays sit on countertops to organize perfume bottles, skincare products, and bathroom accessories — adding a polished, retail-quality look without the weight or fragility of glass. We build them in clear, frosted, mirrored, or colored acrylic, in rectangular, round, and hexagonal shapes from 8"×5" to 14"×10", with optional logo etching or hot stamping. Full formats, finishes, and pricing live on the dedicated sub-page.
Popular with: Cosmetics brands · Hotels & spas · Jewelry stores · Boutique retail
MOQ: 100 pieces · Sample: 3–5 days
See Our Acrylic Vanity Trays
Decorative Trays
Looking for a tray that doubles as a display piece? Decorative acrylic trays feature custom artwork, photos, or branded designs on the bottom — visible through the crystal-clear surface. Choose a bottom insert slot for interchangeable art, or permanent UV-printed / silk-screened graphics. Popular for branded gifts, home décor, and retail displays. Our bottom-print quality spec covers the second-surface ink stack, watertight sealing, and the three defects that fail QC.
| Spec | Options |
|---|---|
| Shapes | Rectangular, round, custom |
| Bottom treatment | Insert slot (holds photos/art), UV printed, silk-screen printed, laser etched, hot stamped |
| Handle options | Metal handles, cut-out handles, no handles |
| Materials | Clear acrylic (to showcase bottom art), colored, frosted |
| Typical sizes | 10"×7" to 18"×12" (custom available) |
Popular with: Home décor brands · Corporate gifting · Art print sellers · Retail merchandising
MOQ: 100 pieces · Sample: 3–5 days
Send Us Your IdeaTrays We've Built
A sample of recent tray projects from our Shenzhen factory.
Hotel Amenity Trays
400 units · Clear acrylic · Rectangular · Cut-out handles · Diamond polished · Laser-etched hotel logo
Cosmetics Counter Vanity Trays
600 units · Frosted acrylic · Round · No handles · Hot stamped gold logo
Branded Serving Trays
200 units · Clear acrylic · Rectangular · Metal handles (brushed stainless) · UV-printed bottom artwork
Art Print Insert Trays
300 units · Clear acrylic · Bottom insert slot for interchangeable prints · Cut-out handles
Corporate Gift Trays
500 units · Colored acrylic (custom Pantone) · Rectangular · No handles · Silk-screen printed company logo
Spa Bathroom Trays
150 units · Mirrored acrylic bottom · Rectangular · Diamond polished edges · No handles
Have a similar project? See how we built bespoke trays with integrated artwork for a hospitality brand, or explore our customization options if your spec doesn't fit a stock category.
Send Us Your IdeaWhy Acrylic for Trays?
Acrylic (PMMA) — often called lucite or plexiglass — is the most versatile material for custom trays. It offers glass-like clarity at half the weight, won't shatter when dropped, and can be laser-cut into any shape. Unlike wood or bamboo, acrylic can be made fully transparent to showcase bottom inserts, printed art, and branded designs underneath.
| Acrylic (PMMA) | Glass | Wood | Bamboo | Metal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarity | 92% light transmission | 90% | Opaque | Opaque | Opaque |
| Weight | ~50% lighter than glass | Heavy | Medium | Light | Heavy |
| Shatter resistance | Won't shatter on drop | Fragile | Durable | Durable | Durable |
| Custom shapes | Laser-cut, CNC, thermoformed | Limited | CNC only | Limited | Stamped, welded |
| Bottom art/insert | Fully transparent — art visible through surface | Possible | Not possible | Not possible | Not possible |
| Branding | UV print, engrave, etch, hot stamp | Limited | Engrave, print | Engrave | Engrave, print |
| Water resistance | Fully waterproof | Waterproof | Requires sealing | Requires sealing | Rust-prone (steel) |
| Cost (custom) | Low–Medium | High | Medium | Low–Medium | Medium–High |
| Best for | Hospitality, vanity, décor, branded | Formal dining | Rustic settings | Casual / eco | Industrial |
Related guide: Acrylic vs Glass for Displays — a detailed comparison of acrylic and glass properties for product buyers.
How Each Tray Material Fails
The four materials buyers compare for custom trays — acrylic, wood, glass, and coated plastic — each fail a different way in daily use. Wood absorbs liquid, stains, and warps once its seal wears through. Glass is heavy and shatters on a hard floor. Coated plastic looks fine until the coating chips, scratches, or peels at the edges. Cast acrylic is fully waterproof, roughly half the weight of glass, won't shatter when dropped, and takes a diamond-polished edge that stays optically clear — which is why it's the default for serving, vanity, and bottom-art trays.
| Material | How it fails in daily use | Weight & safety | Bottom art / branding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic (PMMA) | Fully waterproof; diamond-polished edge holds clarity — avoid ammonia/alcohol cleaners that stress-craze PMMA over time | ~50% lighter than glass; won't shatter on drop | Transparent — art visible through the surface; UV-print, etch, hot-stamp |
| Wood | Absorbs liquid, stains, and warps once the seal wears through; needs re-sealing | Medium weight; won't shatter | Opaque — engrave or surface-print only |
| Glass | Chips and shatters on a hard floor; edges vulnerable | Heavy; fragile — a service-floor liability | Possible, but limited by weight and breakage |
| Coated plastic | Coating chips, scratches, and peels at edges; loses premium look | Light; won't shatter | Print sits on the coating — degrades as the coating fails |
Related guides: Lucite Tray vs Acrylic Tray (they're the same material — here's what actually differs) and Custom Serving Tray Spec Guide (depth, thickness, and weight for a tray that lasts).
Plexiglass vs Cast Acrylic for Serving Trays
Plexiglass and acrylic name the same material — polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). The real material choice for custom plexiglass serving trays is between cast PMMA and extruded PMMA, and the difference shows up in three places: how the tray reads after repeated commercial washing, whether it survives commercial dishwasher heat, and what food-contact documentation you can defend to a regulator or QA buyer. For the full cast-vs-extruded engineering breakdown across all acrylic products (not just trays), see our cast vs extruded acrylic guide.
Cast PMMA — The Serving Tray Default
Cast PMMA is poured between glass-mold cells and cured slowly. Tighter molecular structure, fewer impurities, optical-grade clarity at every thickness. Diamond-polishes to a clean edge that holds up under repeat washing. Heat-deflection temperature around 100°C — handles hot food contact and commercial dishwasher cycles (60–65°C) without softening. For food-contact applications, download our cast PMMA TDS (PDF) and we verify against the regulation your market needs (FDA 21 CFR 175.105 in the US, EU 10/2011 in Europe). Don't accept a generic "food-grade" claim from any supplier — ask for the spec sheet tied to the production lot you're buying.
Extruded Plexiglass — Lower-Cost Picks
Extruded PMMA is pushed through a heated die into continuous sheets. Faster process, lower material cost per square meter, but the molecular structure is less consistent and the surface is softer. Edges flame-polish rather than diamond-polish — acceptable for short-run decorative trays but hazes faster under repeated wiping. Heat-deflection temperature around 80°C — borderline for commercial dishwashers, fine for domestic use. Use extruded plexiglass when the tray is decorative, single-event, budget-driven, or won't see daily commercial service.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Factor | Cast PMMA (premium serving trays) | Extruded Plexiglass (commodity trays) |
|---|---|---|
| Optical clarity | Water-white at any thickness | Slight haze at thicker sections (8mm+) |
| Edge polish | Diamond-polish — optical clarity | Flame-polish only — softer finish |
| Heat-deflection temperature | ~100°C — commercial dishwasher safe | ~80°C — domestic dishwasher only |
| Wash-cycle durability | Holds clarity past 100 cycles | Hazes visibly after 50–80 cycles |
| Food-contact documentation | TDS on request — FDA 21 CFR 175.105 / EU 10/2011 verifiable | TDS available — verify per batch with supplier |
| Cost premium | Baseline for serving trays | –15 to –25% material cost |
| Best for | Hotel bars, restaurant service, premium retail, repeat hospitality programs | Event rentals, light-decor trays, single-use display, budget runs |
Cleaning matters as much as the material. Cast PMMA tolerates commercial dishwasher cycles up to 65°C with mild detergent. Avoid abrasive scrubbers, alcohol-based cleaners, and ammonia degreasers — they trigger stress-cracking in PMMA over months of repeated use, especially around edges and bond lines. We've seen hospitality batches come back at 6 months with visible micro-crack patterns traced back to a staff-favorite citrus degreaser. Mild detergent + microfiber cloth keeps the optical surface intact.
Tell us your serving environment — hotel bar, restaurant floor, event rental, retail — and we recommend the right PMMA grade with material documentation for your jurisdiction.
Acrylic Trays for TCG Collectibles & DTC Retail
Two buyer segments have driven the fastest growth in our custom tray program in 2026: trading card collectors building display trays for Pokemon ETBs and graded card slabs, and direct-to-consumer (DTC) home-goods brands ordering custom lucite trays for retail merchandising and gifting. Both want the same thing the hospitality buyer wants — optical clarity, repeatable specs, and a sample they can hold before bulk — but the spec sheet looks different. Here's how we build for each.
Pokemon ETB & TCG Card Display Trays
Trading card collector brands and graded-card retailers use acrylic trays as in-store display fixtures, online unboxing props, and packaging inserts. Common asks: a tray sized to hold three or four sealed Pokemon Elite Trainer Boxes (ETBs) side-by-side, finger-slot trays for raw card storage, or stepped trays for displaying PSA, BGS, and CGC graded slabs at a card show booth. We build these in 3–5mm clear cast acrylic — the same optical-grade material used for our museum-style display cases — with cut-out finger slots, optional acrylic lids, and laser-etched set or brand logos. A Pokemon-collector startup ordered 200 four-ETB display trays for a card-show launch; a packaging buyer ran 2,000 pieces of stackable card-tray inserts for a graded-slab fulfilment program. See our triple PSA slab display case study and graded card display case guide for full spec walkthroughs.
DTC Retail & Custom Lucite Trays with Handles
DTC home-goods, beauty, and lifestyle brands order custom acrylic trays (sometimes specified as "custom plexiglass serving trays" or "lucite trays with handles" in buyer briefs) as branded retail fixtures, gift-with-purchase items, and packaging inserts. The typical current brief starts at 100 pieces per design: clear or frosted acrylic, brass or stainless-steel handles, monogram or full-color artwork printed on the bottom, and an optional acrylic cover that turns tray + lid into a presentation gift set. For the broader retail merchandising playbook see our retail acrylic display ideas guide, and pair the tray with matched acrylic boxes from our acrylic boxes hub or display fixtures from acrylic display stands.
How we spec a TCG or DTC tray. Send us the item dimensions (card or product), the count per tray, and one reference photo or rough sketch. We'll come back with a wall-height recommendation, material gauge, handle or no-handle call, and a sample at 3–5 days. For collectibles, we hold ±0.3mm slot tolerance so cards and slabs seat without forcing. For DTC retail, we run a pre-production sample first so your founder or art director approves the artwork color match before bulk — no surprises at unboxing.
Materials, Finishes & Specs
Every acrylic tray is built to your specifications. Choose from 3 handle styles, 4 decoration methods, 4 material types, and fully customizable dimensions, shapes, and bottom treatments.
Handle Styles
Metal Handles
Stainless steel or brass handles attached with hardware. Premium feel, strong grip. Popular for serving trays and hospitality use.
Cut-Out Handles
Handles carved directly into the acrylic for a single-piece look. Clean, modern design. No hardware, no assembly — CNC-cut for precision.
No Handles
Clean edges with no handles. Minimal, elegant look. Most popular for vanity trays, decorative trays, and countertop displays.
Decoration Methods
Silk-Screen Printing
Cost-effective for single or multi-color logos and patterns. Ink is applied through a mesh screen for crisp, durable results.
UV Printing
Photo-quality, full-color graphics printed directly onto acrylic. Supports complex artwork, gradients, and photographic images on the tray bottom.
Laser Etching
Permanent, precise marking etched into the acrylic surface. Best for simple logos, text, and line art. Creates a frosted, tactile finish.
Hot Stamping
Gold, silver, or custom foil pressed onto the surface. Adds a metallic, premium accent — popular for luxury branding and gift trays.
Materials
| Material | Properties |
|---|---|
| Clear acrylic (PMMA) | 92% light transmission, shows bottom art/inserts |
| Colored acrylic | 50+ standard colors, custom Pantone matching |
| Frosted acrylic | Diffused light, premium matte appearance |
| Mirrored acrylic | Reflective surface, popular for vanity trays |
Edge & Surface Finishes
| Finish | Result |
|---|---|
| Diamond polishing | Crystal-clear, optically transparent edges |
| Flame polishing | Smooth, cost-effective edge finish |
| Silk-screen printing | Single or multi-color graphics and logos |
| UV full-color printing | Photo-quality, full-bleed graphics on bottom |
| Laser engraving / etching | Precise, permanent marking — ideal for simple logos |
| Hot stamping | Gold, silver, or custom foil accents |
Technical Specifications
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| Thickness range | 3mm – 10mm |
| Max single-piece size | 1200mm × 800mm |
| Shapes | Rectangular, round, hexagonal, custom |
| Handle options | Metal (stainless steel, brass), cut-out, no handles |
| Bottom treatments | Solid, insert slot, UV printed, silk-screened, etched, hot stamped |
| Assembly | Solvent bonding, mechanical fasteners (handles) |
| Shipping | Flat-pack or individually wrapped |
| Production MOQ | 100 pieces per design |
| Sample lead time | 3–5 days |
| Production lead time | 15–20 days |
Thickness guide: 3mm for lightweight vanity trays and insert panels — elegant but delicate. 5mm for standard serving and decorative trays — the most popular choice, balances weight and durability. 8–10mm for heavy-duty hospitality trays and premium countertop displays — feels substantial in hand, built for daily use.
Not sure what you need? Send us a reference photo or sketch — our team will recommend the best combination of materials, handles, and bottom finish.
Send Us Your IdeaWhat Affects Tray Pricing?
Acrylic tray pricing depends on six factors: size, quantity, material, handle style, bottom treatment, and printing or decoration. We don't publish fixed prices because every tray is custom — but here's what drives the cost so you can plan your budget.
Size & Thickness
Larger trays and thicker acrylic use more material. A 10"×7" vanity tray costs less than a 20"×14" serving tray of the same thickness.
Order Quantity
Unit cost drops significantly as quantity increases. 500 units costs less per piece than 100.
Material Type
Clear acrylic is standard pricing. Colored, frosted, and mirrored cost more.
Handle Style
No handles is the most economical. Cut-out handles add machining time. Metal handles add hardware and assembly cost.
Bottom Treatment
Solid bottoms are simplest. Insert slots (for swappable photos or artwork) require precision routing and add machining cost.
Printing & Decoration
Silk-screen printing is most economical for simple logos. UV printing supports complex full-color artwork. Laser etching and hot stamping add precision finishing cost.
Indicative Pricing Ranges (FOB Shenzhen)
Every tray is custom, so these are approximate ranges to help you budget — not fixed prices or quotes. Your final number reflects your exact specs.
| Scenario | Approx. Size | Key Specs | Qty | Indicative FOB Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small clear vanity tray | 10×7" | 3mm clear, no handles, diamond-polished | 500 pcs | from $3–6 / unit |
| Frosted vanity tray, hot-stamped logo | 12×8" | 3mm frosted, no handles, gold hot-stamp | 300 pcs | from $4–8 / unit |
| Bottom-art insert tray | 14×10" | 5mm clear, insert slot, cut-out handles | 300 pcs | from $6–12 / unit |
| Serving tray with metal handles | 18×12" | 5mm clear, brushed-stainless handles, UV-printed bottom | 200 pcs | from $12–22 / unit |
| Premium bar / hospitality tray | 18×14" | 8mm cast, metal handles, etched logo, wash-durable | 100 pcs | from $14–28 / unit |
Prices are approximate FOB Shenzhen and vary with exact dimensions, thickness, material, handle style, bottom treatment, and quantity. UV full-color printing, hot stamping, mirrored/colored acrylic, and retail-ready packaging add cost. CIF and DDP shipping change your landed price. Request a quote for your exact specs.
Most custom acrylic trays fall within a predictable range once you lock in these six variables. Send us your specs and we'll give you an exact number — no ballpark, no surprises.
Send Us Your Ideawe respond within 24 hoursWholesale & Bulk Acrylic Trays
Buying acrylic trays wholesale from Wetop means ordering factory-direct from our Shenzhen plant — no distributor margin, no catalog constraint on size or finish. Bulk acrylic tray pricing runs on three mechanics: a 100-piece MOQ per design, per-design pooling for multi-tray programs, and carton-volume freight that rewards tighter packing. Unit price falls with volume because setup — cutting programs, print screens, polishing changeover — spreads across more trays, and there are no separate tooling fees at any quantity.
MOQ Tiers & Per-Design Pooling
The 100-piece production floor is per design, and wholesale programs typically step through 500-piece rollouts to 5,000-piece annual volumes — the program pricing bands above show how the unit price moves at each step. If your line has several tray designs built with the same process — one artwork across three sizes, or a matched vanity-and-serving family — we coordinate them in one production window and shipment, while each design still meets its own minimum. Serving-tray programs have their own dedicated spec depth on our acrylic serving trays page.
Carton Volume Is Your Second Unit Price
At wholesale quantities, freight behaves like a second unit price: sea freight bills by cubic meter and air freight by dimensional weight, so the carton — not just the tray — decides your landed cost. Tray depth and rim height set how many trays stack per carton, which is why a shallow vanity tray ships dramatically cheaper per piece than a deep-rimmed serving tray of the same footprint. We engineer the packing at quote stage and show per-piece freight alongside the unit price.
| Packing decision | Freight effect |
|---|---|
| Tray depth & rim height | Sets trays per carton — shallower profiles stack tighter and cut cost per cube |
| Flat-pack vs individually wrapped | Flat-pack maximizes density; individual wrap adds protection for retail-ready programs |
| Nested sets | A graduated set ships in the footprint of its largest tray |
| Sea vs air | Sea bills by cubic meter over 25–35 days; air bills by dimensional weight in 5–10 days |
Comparing wholesale suppliers? Compare on landed cost, not FOB alone — our lucite vs acrylic tray guide shows why two quotes for the identical tray can sit tiers apart.
Why Businesses Choose Wetop for Trays
Businesses choose Wetop for tray manufacturing because of responsive communication, crystal-clear finishing quality, and low 100-piece minimums — backed by ISO 9001 certification and 18+ years of custom acrylic experience.
Custom-Built, Not Mass-Produced
No templates, no catalog limits. Send us a sketch, CAD file, or reference photo — our engineering team builds to your dimensions, shapes, handles, and branding. We operate 8 laser cutters, 4 CNC machines, and a dedicated diamond polishing line to handle any tray design.
Flawless Edges, Every Piece
Diamond-polished edges deliver optically clear finishes that make trays look like solid glass — without the weight or risk. Our polishing process eliminates micro-scratches invisible to the eye but visible under retail lighting. The result: trays that feel premium in hand and look premium on display.
From Prototype to Production in Days
Paid samples ship in 3–5 days. Bulk production runs 15–20 days. Our 5,000 m² Shenzhen facility scales from 100-unit first runs to 10,000-unit rollouts — same factory, same quality standards, same team.
We needed custom amenity trays for a hotel refit — clear acrylic, laser-etched logo, tight deadline. Samples came back in a few days, production well inside the window. Every tray matched the sample. We've reordered three times since.
Who Buys Custom Acrylic Trays From Us
Wetop manufactures custom acrylic trays for six main buyer types across different use-verticals: hotels and resorts, luxury cosmetics and beauty brands, restaurant and catering brands, home décor and art brands, corporate gifting and event teams, and spa and wellness chains. Each card below pairs the buyer type with a representative project scenario — the use, typical volume, finishing, and lead time — anonymized from the kind of orders we routinely quote and produce.
Hotels & Resorts
Housekeeping and F&B teams sourcing amenity trays for guest bathrooms and serving trays for lobbies, minibars, and room service — durable enough for daily cleaning. Representative scenario: 400 clear rectangular amenity trays with cut-out handles and a laser-etched property logo, ~18-day delivery.
Luxury Cosmetics & Beauty
Skincare, fragrance, and makeup brands staging counter and vanity displays where the tray reads as a premium fixture, not packaging. Representative scenario: 600 frosted round vanity trays with a hot-stamped gold logo, no handles, ~16-day delivery.
Restaurant & Catering Brands
Restaurant groups, cafes, and caterers needing service trays that survive a busy floor and match brand identity. Representative scenario: 200 clear rectangular serving trays with brushed-stainless metal handles and UV-printed bottom artwork, ~20-day delivery.
Home Décor & Art Brands
Home-goods and art-print sellers using bottom-art trays as a display piece where the artwork shows through the clear surface. Representative scenario: 300 clear trays with a bottom insert slot for interchangeable prints and cut-out handles, ~15-day delivery.
Corporate Gifting & Events
Brands and event teams ordering branded trays as gifts, launch props, or favor trays with custom color and logo. Representative scenario: 500 custom-Pantone colored trays with silk-screened company logo, no handles, ~18-day delivery.
Spa & Wellness
Spas, salons, and wellness chains sourcing treatment-room and retail-counter trays with a calm, premium finish. Representative scenario: 150 mirrored-bottom rectangular trays with diamond-polished edges and no handles, ~14-day delivery.
MOQ: 100 pieces · Sample: 3–5 days · Production: 15–20 days · 100% inspection against your approved sample
Send Us Your IdeaWho Uses Acrylic Trays?
Acrylic trays are used across hospitality, cosmetics, food service, retail, and home décor industries. Wetop has built custom trays for hotel chains, cosmetics brands, restaurants, event and catering companies, and corporate gifting programs worldwide.
Hospitality & Hotels
Amenity trays for bathrooms, serving trays for lobbies and room service, branded trays for minibar displays. Durable enough for daily housekeeping.
Cosmetics & Beauty
Vanity trays for skincare counters, perfume displays, and makeup stations. Frosted and mirrored finishes add a premium look.
See cosmetics displays ›
Food & Bakery
Serving trays for cafes, bakeries, and catering. Clear acrylic lets food presentation speak for itself.
See food & bakery displays ›
Retail & Corporate
Branded trays for in-store merchandising, product launches, and corporate gifting. Custom Pantone colors and logo printing available.
Home Décor
Coffee table trays, vanity organizers, and decorative accent trays. Bottom insert designs let buyers swap seasonal artwork.
Events & Weddings
Favor trays, display trays for place cards, and branded event trays with custom printing or hot stamping.
How to Order Custom Acrylic Trays
From your first message to delivered trays — 3 steps.
Send Your Design
Share a CAD file, sketch, photo, or reference image with dimensions, quantity, handle preference and bottom treatment. No design file? A photo and rough dimensions are enough to get started.
We respond within 24 hoursApprove a Sample
We build a production sample for your review. What you approve is what we produce — same materials, same finish, same quality. Sample fees are paid separately and are not credited to production orders.
Sample ready in 3–5 daysReceive Your Order
Every piece passes 100% inspection against your approved sample before shipping. FOB Shenzhen standard; CIF and DDP available for door-to-door delivery.
Production in 15–20 daysFrequently Asked Questions
What types of acrylic trays does Wetop manufacture?
We manufacture all types of acrylic trays including serving trays, vanity trays, and decorative trays. Shapes include rectangular, round, and custom. Handle options include metal handles, cut-out handles, or no handles. Every tray is custom-built to your specifications with a minimum order of 100 pieces.
Can you add custom artwork or photos to acrylic trays?
Yes. We offer two options: bottom insert trays with a slot that holds interchangeable printed artwork or photos, and printed-bottom trays where the design is permanently applied using UV printing or silk-screen printing. For simpler logos or patterns, laser etching and hot stamping are also available. For bottom-insert trays, we create a removable printed insert that slides into a slot — buyers can swap artwork seasonally or for different product lines. Send vector artwork (AI/EPS preferred) with exact insert dimensions and we'll confirm fit during sample stage.
What handle options are available for acrylic trays?
Three options: metal handles (stainless steel or brass, attached with hardware), cut-out handles (carved directly into the acrylic for a single-piece look), and handleless designs (clean edges, popular for vanity and decorative use). Handle style is fully customizable to match your product's purpose.
What is the minimum order quantity for custom acrylic trays — and can I start small?
Our production MOQ is 100 pieces per design. Buyers who want to validate a tray before that run start with a paid sample, then approve the exact size, handle, artwork, and finish for production. If your program includes several tray designs, each design normally needs 100 pieces; we can coordinate them in one production window and shipment to reduce handling and freight. Ask for 100 / 500 / 5,000-piece pricing tiers in your quote.
How long does it take to produce custom acrylic trays?
Sample production takes 3–5 days. Once you approve the sample, bulk production runs 15–20 days depending on complexity and quantity. We ship FOB Shenzhen, with CIF and DDP options available.
How much do custom acrylic trays cost?
Pricing depends on five factors: size, quantity, material type, handle style, and bottom treatment. A simple rectangular tray without handles costs less than a round tray with metal handles and UV-printed bottom art. Send us your specs — we respond within 24 hours with a detailed quote.
What's the fastest timeline for a tray with custom bottom artwork?
Fastest route: approve vector artwork, rush sample in 3 days, approve the sample, then 15-day bulk production = 18 days total for a market deadline. We compress timelines for time-sensitive launches. If you need something in 10 days, contact us immediately with artwork and we'll confirm feasibility. Expedited timelines sometimes incur a rush fee — we'll quote it upfront.
Will the sample tray be the exact size and thickness of the final production tray?
Yes — the sample is a production sample, not a mock-up. It's built to your final exterior dimensions, wall thickness, handle hardware, and bottom treatment on the same lines that will run your bulk order, so what you hold is what ships. Once you approve it, we retain it as the master sample and inspect every bulk piece against it — dimensions, insert depth, handle fit, and artwork are all locked at that gate, not re-decided during production.
How early should I order samples if I'm working toward a market or launch deadline?
Work backwards from your market date: 3–5 days for the sample, transit and your review time, then 15–20 days for bulk production plus freight — and we'll confirm a realistic sample cutoff date for your specific launch. Two things keep that schedule honest: sample only the SKUs that anchor the launch (quick price comparisons for the rest don't need physical samples), and send layered artwork with cut lines and the print or foil method marked per layer so nothing gets re-drawn at sample stage. Our tray branding methods guide covers how each method affects artwork prep.
What dimensions and artwork do you need before making a tray sample?
Three dimension calls and one artwork rule. Confirm the exterior footprint, the interior capacity (what actually sits in the tray), and — for insert trays — the insert size and thickness, since the slot is machined to it; also state whether your dimensions are internal or external. Artwork must be vector (AI or EPS) with fonts outlined, so logos scale cleanly to the etch or print file. Add quantity and destination and we can quote freight in the same pass. The bottom-insert spec guide shows how insert dimensions drive the slot design.
Can you quote freight included so I know my landed cost per tray?
Yes. FOB Shenzhen is our standard quote, and on request we quote CIF or DDP so freight — and for DDP, duties and delivery — roll into one per-tray figure. Freight per piece is driven by carton volume as much as weight: tray size, rim depth, quantity, and how the trays pack all move it. Tell us your target delivered budget and we'll quote scenarios by quantity and shipping method, so you're comparing landed costs, not just unit prices.
My trays are for an event with a fixed date — can you make it?
Send the date first, before anything else. We work backwards through sample, approval, production, and transit and tell you straight whether it clears — including where air freight or a split air/sea shipment buys the date back. If the math doesn't work, we say so and quote the fastest realistic alternative rather than promising a date we'd miss.
Can a thinner tray cut my freight and unit cost?
Often, yes — thinner acrylic uses less material and drops both unit weight and carton weight, which shows up directly in air-freight bills. The check is function: going from 5mm to 3mm adds flex, so it suits decorative and amenity trays but not daily service under loaded plates. We only recommend a thickness change when function and your deadline are both protected, and the sample confirms the real weight before you commit. Our serving tray spec guide covers the depth-thickness-weight math.
Can I order bottom-insert trays where the artwork is interchangeable?
Yes. The tray features a slot on the bottom that holds a printed insert card. You approve the tray frame once; then you can swap artwork seasonally, for different product lines, or for different markets — without reordering trays. Insert cards are reprinted and shipped separately. Most clients order 500 trays and 5 different insert designs rotated through the year. Inserts are cheaper per-unit because they skip the tooling step.
Can you laser-etch my logo directly onto the acrylic instead of printing?
Yes. Laser etching creates a permanent frosted marking on the acrylic surface — no ink, no fading. It works best for simple logos (1–2 colors) and works on clear, colored, and frosted acrylic. Etching costs more than UV printing because it requires per-unit laser time. For intricate multi-color logos, UV printing is more economical. We'll recommend the best method during quoting.
Do you make acrylic display trays for Pokemon ETBs and TCG cards?
Yes. We build custom acrylic display trays sized to Pokemon Elite Trainer Box (ETB) footprints, sealed booster boxes, and graded card slabs (PSA, BGS, CGC). Common specs: 3–5mm clear cast acrylic, cut-out finger slots, optional lids or stacking lips, and laser-etched brand or set logos. Tell us the card or box dimensions and the count per tray — we'll spec wall height, slot tolerance, and material gauge accordingly. MOQ 100 pieces per design.
Can you make custom lucite trays with handles for DTC retail brands?
Yes. We manufacture custom lucite trays — clear, frosted, or Pantone-matched — with brass, stainless steel, or cut-out handles for direct-to-consumer home-goods, beauty, and lifestyle brands. Add a printed bottom for monogram artwork, a removable insert slot for seasonal swaps, or an acrylic cover (lid) to convert the tray into a presentation gift box. MOQ 100 pieces. We ship FOB Shenzhen, CIF, or DDP to your warehouse or 3PL.
Can the same tray ship in two split batches — air-freight rush, sea-freight balance?
Yes. For new product launches we can split an approved production run: a 100–200-piece air-freight first shipment to hit your launch date, with the balance moving by sea 25–35 days later at a lower landed cost. We quote both legs together so you see total landed cost upfront. DDP is available for the US, EU, UK, and Australia.
Have a Tray Design? Let's Quote It.
Send us your design, sketch, or reference photo. We respond within 24 hours with a detailed quote — material options, handle choices, bottom treatment, and timeline included. No commitment required. Sample before you commit to production.