Tattoo & PMU Ink Caps

High-Quality Clear Tattoo & PMU Ink Caps

Streamline your workstation setup with I MAX International Tattoo Ink Caps (also widely known as Tattoo Ink Cups). Molded from premium, heavy-duty clear plastic, these disposable cups are engineered to hold your tattoo inks and PMU pigments securely throughout demanding procedures. The crystal-clear transparency ensures accurate color visibility, allowing artists to blend, dilute, and select shades with absolute confidence and zero color distortion.

Available in versatile 9mm and 16mm sizes, and offered in convenient 100pcs or 1000pcs bulk packaging, these essential accessories adapt perfectly to both single-practitioner PMU rooms and high-volume, busy tattoo parlors.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

• Premium Clear Polymer: Manufactured from high-quality, non-toxic, medical-grade plastic that will not react with or contaminate your tattoo inks or cosmetic pigments.
• Dual Professional Sizes: Available in 9mm (Small) for detailed linework and PMU, and 16mm (Large) for heavy color packing, shading, or custom wash mixing.
• Flexible Packaging Options: Choose a 100pcs convenience pack for smaller studios or a 1000pcs bulk box for long-term inventory savings.
• Strictly Disposable & Hygienic: 100% single-use design to prevent cross-contamination and guarantee compliance with European health regulations.
• Universal Compatibility: Works flawlessly with all liquid inks, thick microblading pigments, acrylic-based colors, and standard ink cap holder trays.

Buying Guide & Size Selection Tips

Selecting the correct ink cup size optimizes your pigment consumption and prevents wasting expensive materials:

9mm Ink Caps (Small)

Ideal for fine-line tattoo details, delicate geometric work, or cosmetic tattooing procedures such as PMU eyebrows, eyeliner, and lip blushing. It holds just the right amount of pigment for micro-pigmentation, keeping your product fresh.

16mm Ink Caps (Large)

Perfect for solid blackwork, tribal filling, large color realism gradients, or when mixing custom grey wash series directly in the cup. This size accommodates larger needle groupings (magnums) without damaging the needle tips against the plastic walls.

Safety, Hygiene, and Professional Storage

⚠️ CRITICAL HYGIENE NOTICE: These ink caps are strictly single-use products. To ensure absolute client safety, never attempt to clean, re-sterilize, or reuse an ink cap between sessions.

• Workstation Preparation: Always place your ink cups on a clean, barrier-protected surface (such as a dental bib or medical tray wrap). Secure them using a tiny dab of petroleum jelly, grip ointment, or place them in a dedicated silicone/stainless steel cap holder.
• Safe Disposal: Immediately after completing the session, dispose of all used caps and leftover pigment into a designated clinical waste or biohazard container.
• Storage Guidance: Store the remaining unused stock in their original sealed packaging inside a dust-free, dry cabinet away from direct sunlight to maintain optimal sanitary conditions before use.

Tattoo & PMU Ink Caps Specifications

Complete Your Setup (Frequently Bought Together)

Achieve a sterile, highly efficient, and professional workflow by pairing these disposable cups with our top-tier studio essentials:

• Tattoo Inks: Use with professional tattoo pigments for lining, shading, and colour work.
• Tattoo Cartridges and Needles: Pair with the correct needle setup for your tattoo style.
• Tattoo Machines: Use with professional tattoo machines for complete studio workflow.
• Disposable Gloves: Essential for hygiene during tattoo preparation and work.
• Barrier Film: Helps protect work surfaces and equipment.
• Surface Covers: Useful for maintaining a cleaner workstation.
• Skin Preparation Products: Support proper preparation before tattooing.
• Aftercare Products: Offer clients suitable aftercare according to studio protocol.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the difference between Tattoo Ink Caps and Ink Cups?

There is no difference. Both terms are used interchangeably within the tattoo and permanent makeup (PMU) industries to describe the small plastic containers used to hold color during a procedure.

Are these plastic ink caps safe, non-toxic, and compliant?

Yes, absolutely. All I MAX supplies undergo strict quality control. These cups are molded from premium, inert plastic that does not react with, degrade, or alter the chemical composition of your tattoo or PMU pigments.

Can these cups stand on their own or do I need an ink cap holder?

These caps feature a standard curved/flat-bottom profile. For maximum safety and to prevent accidental spills during fast-paced sessions, we highly recommend securing them to your tray using a small dab of ointment or placing them into a stainless steel or silicone ink cap holder.

Can I use these plastic caps for permanent makeup (PMU) and microblading?

Yes. The 9mm size is incredibly popular among PMU specialists and microblading artists because it perfectly accommodates the smaller pigment doses and thicker consistencies typical of cosmetic tattooing.

Are these ink caps reusable if sterilized?

No. These ink caps are strictly disposable and single-use. They cannot be autoclaved or chemically sterilized after use. Reusing them poses a severe cross-contamination risk and violates professional hygiene regulations.