Rigid Tube
A rigid tube is a cylindrical rigid box with a lid, for candles, bottles, tea and rolled goods. We make rigid tubees in our own factory in Pakistan from 500 units, with a digital proof and 3D mockup before print.
- MOQ
- 500
- Lead time
- Confirmed with your quote
- Material
- 1.5–2.0 mm greyboard
- CMYK + Pantone
- 1.5–2.0 mm greyboard, wrapped by hand
- Closure: lid over neck or lid over body
- Wraps: printed art paper, specialty textured paper, kraft paper and more
- Made in our own factory
Free design support included · 15+ years in packaging. Read about our materials, the factory and how it works.
Spiral- or convolute-wound board tubes wrapped in printed paper, with a matching lid and an optional inner neck. Ends can be board or metal.
Options
Customize your box
Sizes
Custom L × W × H
Millimetres or inches
Sized to your product
Board
1.5 mm greyboard
2.0 mm greyboard
Printing
CMYK
Full colour offset print for photography and gradients.
Pantone spot
Exact brand colours matched to a Pantone reference.
Inside print
Printing on the inside surface for an unboxing message or pattern.
Finishes
Hot foil blocking
Metallic or pigment foil pressed with a heated die. Gold, silver, copper, holographic.
Spot UV
Gloss varnish on selected areas, usually over soft-touch or matt.
Soft-touch lamination
Velvet-feel matt film over printed wraps.
Embossing
Raised artwork pressed from behind with a matched die.
Inserts
EVA foam disc
Card insert
Folded paperboard dividers. Recyclable and easy to print on.
Wrap & closure
Printed art paper
157 gsm coated paper printed CMYK or Pantone, then laminated.
Specialty textured paper
Uncoated or embossed stocks with colour through the sheet.
Kraft paper
Natural brown wrap for a raw, recycled look.
Lid over neck
Lid over body
Features
Why choose a rigid tube
Round profile
A cylinder stands out on a shelf full of square boxes.
Telescopic lid
The lid slides over a neck for a smooth, slow opening.
Many diameters
Sized to fit bottles, tea, candles or rolled prints.
Full-wrap print
Artwork runs all the way around the tube.
Gallery
See the details
Specifications
Technical specs
| Board | 1.5–2.0 mm greyboard |
|---|---|
| Wrap | Printed art paper, Specialty textured paper, Kraft paper |
| CMYK offset, Pantone spot colours | |
| Finishes | Hot foil blocking, Spot UV, Soft-touch lamination, Embossing |
| Inserts | EVA foam disc, Card insert |
| Closure | Lid over neck, Lid over body |
| MOQ | 500 boxes per design |
| Lead time | Confirmed with your quote |
| Ships | Assembled, in export cartons |
Perfect for
Industries we pack for
How to order
Four steps to your boxes
- 1
Send your brief
Size, quantity and how you want it to look.
- 2
Get a quote
A clear price within 24 hours.
- 3
Approve the proof
A digital proof and 3D mockup; nothing is printed until you approve.
- 4
Production & delivery
Made in our factory, shipped by air or sea.
FAQ
Rigid Tube questions
Tubes are made on mandrels per diameter. Tell us the product size and we will confirm the closest tooling.
Guides
Related guides
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Paperboard grades and board thickness for boxes
A guide to paperboard grades (SBS, FBB, CRB, kraft), corrugated flutes and rigid greyboard thickness, and how to choose the right board for your box.
Rigid vs folding carton boxes: which does your product need?
How the two constructions differ in board, feel, cost and shipping, and how to choose between them.
Design services for this box
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Get a price for your rigid tube
Send your size and quantity. Free design support with every order.
- Quote reply within 24 hours
- First concepts in 48 hours