Paper Tube Packaging
Round rigid tubes with printed wraps for candles, tea, spirits, cosmetics and gifts.
- Spiral-wound rigid paperboard
- Metal or paper ends
- Printed wrap with foil options
About our paper tube packaging
Round rigid tubes with printed wraps for candles, tea, spirits, cosmetics and gifts. At Box Sense every paper tube packaging is produced in our own facility, so the dieline, print, die-cutting and finishing are handled by one team. That means fewer surprises, faster turnarounds and a single point of contact from the first proof to the delivered pallet.
Structurally, this product is based on our paper tubes format. Spiral-wound paperboard tubes with printed wraps and metal or paper ends. For candles, tea, cosmetics, spirits and gifts. It is most often ordered by brands in candles & home fragrance, coffee & tea, cosmetics & beauty and beverage, wine & spirits.
Materials and board options
- Rigid Greyboard (Chipboard): Thick board wrapped in printed paper. 1.5 mm to 3 mm.
- Kraft Paperboard: Natural brown board for an organic, eco look. 14 pt to 24 pt.
Printing and finishing
Choose full-color CMYK offset for runs above 500 units or digital printing for short runs from 10 pieces. Pantone spot colors, white ink on kraft and full inside printing are available. Popular finishes for paper tube packaging include matte lamination, gloss lamination, soft-touch lamination, aqueous coating, spot uv, foil stamping.
Sizes
Typical range: 1.5 in dia × 3 in up to 6 in dia × 14 in. There are no fixed sizes. Send us the product dimensions, or the dimensions of your current box, and our structural team will build a dieline that fits with the right tolerances for your board.
Free design support
Every order includes a free dieline, artwork setup and two rounds of revisions. If you only have a logo, our designers will lay out the full box for you. You approve a 3D digital proof before anything goes to press.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum order for paper tube packaging?+
10 units. Short runs are printed digitally; from roughly 500 units we move to offset for the best unit price.
What sizes can you make?+
Paper Tube Packaging are made to your exact dimensions. Typical range: 1.5 in dia × 3 in up to 6 in dia × 14 in. Send your product dimensions and we will engineer the box around it.
Which materials are available?+
Rigid Greyboard (Chipboard), Kraft Paperboard. Our engineers recommend the lightest board that protects your product.
How long does production take?+
8–12 business days after proof approval, plus free shipping. Rush production in 5 business days is available.
Can I get a sample first?+
Yes. Unprinted structural samples are free. A printed sample of your approved artwork is free on orders of 100 or more and otherwise costs a small fee that we credit to your order.
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Let's build your paper tube packaging.
Tell us what you are packing. You will have a quote, a free dieline and a free sample plan within 24 hours.