What Are Custom Paper Tubes?
Custom paper tubes are cylindrical containers wound from layers of paperboard and finished with your printed artwork. The format replaces rigid boxes and plastic jars in a single structure: a telescoping cap, a solid base, and a printed body that shows your brand from every angle. Because the tube is wound to order, you choose the exact diameter, length, and wall thickness instead of settling for a stock size.
Materials and Construction
We wind tubes from recyclable kraft and cardboard plies. Choose a natural kraft finish for an earthy look, a white base for bright print, or a printed wrap laminated over the core. Wall construction ranges from lightweight single-wall spirals for tea and confectionery up to heavy multi-ply walls that protect candles, glassware, and bottles in transit. End closures include metal lids, paper caps, and plugged bases, and we can add a shoulder insert for a two-piece presentation.
Printing and Finishes
Artwork prints in full color across the body wrap, with options for matte or gloss lamination, spot UV highlights, foil stamping, and embossed logos. Interior tissue, custom labels for the lid, and printed base discs complete the look. Send finished artwork or use our free design support: our team sets up the dieline, checks print tolerances around the seam, and sends a proof before anything goes to production.
Popular Uses
Paper tubes suit cosmetics and skincare, candles, coffee and loose-leaf tea, apparel and accessories, posters and prints, spirits and specialty gifts. For brands moving away from plastic, a kraft tube is one of the fastest swaps that customers notice immediately, and it photographs well for product pages and unboxing content.
Why Order Paper Tubes From Custom Packaging Lane
Minimum orders start at just 100 tubes, so you can trial the format without warehouse-scale commitments. Bulk pricing starts from $0.49 per unit at volume, every order ships free within the US, and design help is included at no charge. Production typically runs 10 to 14 business days after you approve the proof, with delivery on top. Want to feel the material quality first? Order our $19.99 sample kit and judge the print and board with your own hands. Also see our cardboard tube packaging and kraft paper tubes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order for custom paper tubes?
Minimum orders start at 100 tubes. Larger runs unlock better per-unit pricing, with bulk rates starting from $0.49 per unit at volume.
How much do custom paper tubes cost?
Pricing depends on diameter, length, wall thickness, and finish. Bulk pricing starts from $0.49 per unit at high volume, and every job is quoted to your exact spec before production.
How long does production take?
Production typically runs 10 to 14 business days after proof approval, plus delivery time. Complex finishes or very large runs can take longer, and your quote includes the current timeline.
Can I get fully custom sizes?
Yes. Tubes are wound to order, so you specify the diameter, length, and wall build rather than choosing from stock sizes. Our design team confirms the dieline before production.
Are paper tubes recyclable?
The kraft and cardboard constructions we use are recyclable paper materials. If you want the most easily recycled build, ask us to quote an all-paper closure instead of a metal lid.
