Custom Butted Printed Tubes – Premium, Versatile & 100% Recyclable

Our butted printed tubes are a sleek, high-performance option for brands seeking fully recyclable, premium packaging. Clean, minimal, and endlessly adaptable, these tubes are built from rigid cardboard with flush-fitting lids for a seamless look — ideal for high-end retail, gifting, and sustainable packaging formats.

Also known as butt-jointed tubes or butted cardboard tubes, these containers are popular across industries including cosmetics, wellness, food, drinks, and candle packaging. As a leading UK manufacturer of custom printed butt-jointed tubes, we build every tube to order — tailoring the dimensions, materials, and finish to suit your exact product requirements.

Whether you’re launching a luxury supplement, refillable beauty product, or food-grade item, butted tube packaging helps your brand stand out with understated style, while keeping your sustainability goals firmly in focus.

500 Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) for all tubes!

Custom Printed Butted Tubes – Materials, Finishes & Full Branding Control

We offer full creative flexibility when producing custom butted tubes, from eco finishes to high-end retail presentation.

Materials:

• Brown Kraft – Natural, rustic, and fully recyclable
• White Kraft – Clean and clinical with high print clarity
• Uncoated board – Ideal for a soft-touch, tactile finish
• Food-safe inner linings – Greaseproof or aluminium options

Printing & Branding:

• CMYK or Pantone-matched print
• Foil stamping (gold, silver, rose gold, and custom colours)
• Embossing / debossing for tactile detail
• Spot UV or soft-touch matte lamination
• Full inner and outer printing available

We also offer eco-conscious enhancements, including plastic-free adhesives, recyclable metal caps, and soy-based inks to support your sustainability messaging.

Walt Disney – Luxury Butted Tube Packaging for a Global Icon

To celebrate Disney’s 50th anniversary, we collaborated on a truly magical project: creating custom printed butted cardboard tubes that captured the timeless appeal of the brand. The goal was more than packaging — it was to design an experience.

Each luxury butted tube featured full CMYK printing on uncoated paper, paired with blind embossing and foil detailing to match the high standards of the Disney name. The internal spigot was also printed to maintain the storytelling inside and out.

With a keepsake glass bottle, invitation, and even built-in lights, these custom butted tube boxes delivered a tactile, immersive unboxing — showcasing the power of butted cardboard tube packaging in creating brand moments.

Coral Eyewear – Eco Butted Tubes with a Natural Kraft Finish

Coral Eyewear needed sustainable packaging that aligned with their brand, known for eyewear made from ocean plastics. We delivered eco-friendly butted paper tubes crafted from brown Kraft board and printed with soy-based inks.

With no lamination or plastic components, these recyclable butted cardboard tubes supported Coral’s mission — while offering a premium, tactile feel ideal for display and gifting.

This project highlights the effectiveness of Kraft butted tube packaging in reflecting sustainable values without compromising on presentation.

Chiltern Firehouse – Boutique Butted Tubes for VIP Gifting

For London’s Chiltern Firehouse hotel, we designed luxury butted tube packaging for an exclusive guest invitation experience.

Using uncoated paper and subtle CMYK tones, the tubes reflected the hotel’s interior design aesthetic. Embossed lids and custom tassels added elegance and tactile charm.

These high-end butt-jointed cardboard tubes turned a simple invite into a memorable brand touchpoint — proof that cylinder packaging can deliver luxury without excess.

Maison Macolat – Elegant Butted Tubes for Belgian Chocolates

Maison Macolat needed premium cardboard tube packaging that matched the elegance of their handcrafted chocolates.

We used textured rigid board with gold foil detailing and high-resolution CMYK printing to produce luxury butted tubes that felt indulgent even before opening.

The strong internal spigot protected delicate products, while the finish elevated Macolat’s retail presentation. A perfect example of how butted tube packaging can turn confections into gifts.

Planet Superfood – Bold Eco Butted Tubes for Vegan Nutrition

Vegan brand Planet Superfood needed scalable, eye-catching, eco tube packaging for a wide range of SKUs.

We created printed butted tubes using brown Kraft paper and plant-based inks, maintaining full recyclability. Bold CMYK artwork brought energy to the packaging, while the internal build ensured protection in retail environments.

These eco friendly butted tubes aligned with Planet Superfood’s clean, sustainable brand — from materials to final delivery.

Palmarae Gin – Butted Drinks Tubes for Ceramic Bottle Packaging

Palmarae Gin sought a packaging partner for their high-end, heavy ceramic bottles — with a focus on form and function.

We produced drinks butted tubes from reinforced cardboard, featuring precision CMYK print, subtle foil, and matt varnish. The tailored internal spigot provided exact fit and security during shipping.

These custom printed cardboard tubes elevated the brand’s premium positioning and ensured every bottle arrived in perfect condition.