Paper Tube Packaging
Round rigid tubes with printed wraps for candles, tea, spirits, cosmetics and gifts.
- Any diameter and height
- Telescoping, cap and push-up styles
- Liners for food and powders
In short
Paper tube packaging is round, rigid packaging made from spiral-wound or rolled paperboard with a printed wrap and a lid, used for candles, tea, cosmetics, spirits and gifts. Box Sense makes them from 10 tubes, with production in 8–12 business days after proof approval. Shipping is free to any address in the USA.
About our paper tube packaging
A tube stands out among square boxes, wraps a design around 360 degrees and feels solid in the hand. Brands use tubes for candles, loose tea, protein powder, deodorant, posters, spirits and gift sets, and many choose them to replace plastic jars.
We make tubes to your diameter and height with telescoping or lift-off lids, in kraft or printed wraps, with liners where the product needs a barrier, from 10 tubes.
Tube styles
Choosing the board
| Board | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Spiral-wound paperboard | Most tubes | Strong, rigid walls |
| Kraft board | Natural looks | Brown fiber; dark or white ink |
| Foil or food-grade liner | Tea, powders and food | A barrier against moisture and air |
What affects the price of paper tube packaging
Every box is made to order, so each order is quoted individually. These are the things that move the price most, in order:
- Size. Larger diameters and taller tubes use more board and wrap.
- Lid style. Full telescoping tubes use more material than a short cap; metal ends cost more than paper.
- Liner. Foil or food-grade liners add cost.
- Finishes. Foil and embossing on the wrap add steps.
- Quantity. The unit price falls as quantity rises.
Send your size, quantity and artwork through the quick quote form for a firm price within 24 hours.
What to tell us
- Inside diameter and height of the product
- Whether the product touches the tube directly
- The lid style you prefer
- Whether it must be airtight or just closed
Plastic-free positioning
Paper tubes are popular with brands replacing plastic jars and tubs. An all-paper tube with paper ends is the easiest to recycle; liners and metal ends improve protection but mix materials. We explain the trade-off for your product.
How ordering works
- Send your specs. Product size, quantity and artwork (or just a logo). A packaging specialist replies with a firm quote within 24 hours.
- Approve the proof. We send a dieline and a 3D proof so you can see the box before it is made.
- Production. 8–12 business days in our own facility, or 5 days on rush.
- Delivery. Boxes ship flat to you anywhere in the USA, free of charge.
Frequently asked questions
Can food go directly in a paper tube?+
With a food-grade liner, yes; otherwise use an inner bag.
Can you make push-up tubes for balms?+
Yes.
Are paper tubes recyclable?+
All-paper tubes are widely recyclable; mixed-material ends make it harder.
What is the minimum order?+
10 tubes.
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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 sample plan within 24 hours.