Round / Cylinder Boxes
A fully round box is one of the most distinctive shapes packaging can take, and it shows.
A shape that stands out from every angle
Custom tube boxes with a cylindrical shape, ideal for gifts, drinks and premium products.
Presentation packaging that doubles as protection
The rigid, round structure of a tube box gives strong protection with genuine shelf presence.
What Is a Tube Box?
A tube box is a cylindrical container, usually made from wound paperboard, with flat or shaped end caps that close each end. Its round shape sets it apart from almost every other box style on a shelf, which is why tube packaging is often chosen for products where presentation matters as much as protection.
Why Brands Choose Tube Packaging
The wraparound shape gives a continuous, uninterrupted surface for print, without the panel breaks a rectangular box has at each corner. This makes tube boxes popular for premium spirits, gift sets, candles, and specialist food and drink products, where a distinctive shape helps a product stand out.
Where Tube Boxes Are Used
This style is common for bottled drinks, candles, rolled or cylindrical products, and gift sets built specifically around a tube presentation. It works especially well combined with custom labels for the end caps or a metallic accent for a premium finish.
Materials and End Caps
Tube bodies are typically made from wound paperboard, with metal, plastic-free card, or wood end caps depending on the finish and budget. We will recommend end cap material based on your product's weight and the look you are going for.
Order Sizes We Support
Custom tube boxes are available from around 50 to 100 units, suiting gift ranges and limited product runs without a large upfront commitment.
Average Prices
As a general guide, tube boxes typically cost between £0.60 and £2.50 per unit, depending on diameter, length, end cap material and finish. These are guide figures only.
Sustainability
Paperboard tube bodies are widely recyclable, and plastic-free card end caps are available as an alternative to plastic, keeping the whole structure easier to recycle.
Getting Started
Tell us your product's size and shape, and we will suggest a suitable tube diameter, length and end cap style. We build a proof before production and UK-wide delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our tube boxes.
What is a tube box made from?
The body is typically wound paperboard, with metal, plastic-free card, or wood end caps depending on the finish you choose.
Why choose a tube box over a standard rectangular box?
The continuous, round surface gives an uninterrupted area for print and a distinctive shape that stands out on a shelf.
What is the smallest order for tube boxes?
Custom tube boxes are available from around 50 to 100 units.
How much do tube boxes cost?
Typically between £0.60 and £2.50 per unit, depending on diameter, length, end cap material and finish.
Are tube boxes recyclable?
Paperboard tube bodies are widely recyclable, and plastic-free card end caps are available to keep the whole structure easier to recycle.
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