These paper lip balm tubes are made for solid balms and daily personal care items. If you want to move away from plastic, this is a simple and workable option. The tube feels sturdy in hand, opens smoothly, and does the job without fuss. It’s designed to be easy to use, easy to brand, and better for the environment.
- Easy open and close rotating mechanism
- Smooth push-up base for solid balm
- Made from recyclable kraft paper
- Optional inner foil lining for extra protection
- Works with most common lip balm formulas
- Good for hand labeling, stamping, or DIY branding
- Minimum order quantity: 1,000 pieces
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Description
An empty lip balm paper tube is made from hard cardboard with multiple layers, so it holds shape well and protects the balm inside. A waterproof coating helps manage moisture during normal use. You can customize size, color, and artwork as per your need.
Why Use Paper Lip Balm Tubes
Plastic tubes are common, but they don’t break down easily. Paper tubes are a cleaner choice and still practical for daily use. These tubes are fully plastic free and made using sustainable materials, matching earthycores aim for responsible packaging.
They work well for handmade brands, small businesses, and bulk production too. Many customers also use them for test batches or limited runs.
Technical Details
Material
The tube is made from hard kraft cardboard that holds its shape well during daily use. It uses a multi-layer structure to give better strength and protection. The outer surface has a waterproof layer to handle light moisture, and an inner foil lining can be added if extra barrier protection is needed for the balm formula.
Size
The standard size of the lip balm paper tube is 95 mm in height and 25 mm in width. This size works well for most solid lip balm formulas. Other sizes can be made based on your product requirement, whether you need something slimmer, shorter, or larger.
Mechanism
The tube uses a twist base mechanism that pushes the balm up smoothly. The movement feels steady and controlled, with no loose parts. Even after repeated use, the rotation stays smooth and satisfying, making it comfortable for daily application.
Customization
The size, color, and printed design can be adjusted as needed. You can choose a plain kraft look for a natural feel or go with printed artwork for branding. Empty tubes are also available if you prefer to fill and label them at your own setup.
Use Cases
These paper tubes are commonly used for lip balm, herbal balms, solid perfume, and other small solid skincare products. They are easy to fill by hand or with simple filling tools, so the setup stays straightforward and doesn’t need heavy machinery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this lip balm tube plastic free?
Yes, it’s 100% plastic free, made from kraft cardboard. Optional foil lining only for extra protection.
Can I customize the size and design?
Yes, you can change size, color, and print. Empty tubes are also available for your own filling.
What is the production and shipping time?
Production takes 7–15 days. We ship worldwide, including US, UK, Japan, UAE, and Australia.
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Custom Tubes Details
There is a variety of add-on options for your paper-tubes to make them look more unique. That includes but not limited to: Embossing, Foil Stamping, Spot UV, Aluminum foil lining, Inserting, Die-Cut windows, etc There is no limited for color printing. You can design your tubes without limit in colors. We can produce any Pantone or process colors for special orders. We do both digital printing and offset printing. For sampling or pre-production press for color checking we will use digital printing, for mass production, we use offset printing.
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Design Tips
Product sizes vary. You can send us your product. As we have a wide range of different tube sizes in stock which can help us quickly determine which size fit your products. Below are some loose guidelines for the most popular product categories we work with.
Coffee Beans
– 4″ H x 3″ D (4 oz)
– 4″ H x 3.5″ D (4 oz)
– 4.5″ H x 3″ D (4 oz)
– 4.5″ H x 3.25″ D (4 oz)
– 5″ H x 3″ D (4 oz)
– 6.5″ H x 3.25″ D (8 oz)
– 8.5″ H x 3.75″ D (12 oz)
– 10″ H x 3.5″ D (12 oz)
T-Shirts
– 6.5″ H x 3.25″ D
– 8.5″ H x 3.75″ D
– 10″ H x 3.5″ D
Boston Round Bottles
– 3.66″ H x 1.18″ D (15ml)
– 4.13″ H x 1.38″ D (30ml)
– 4.72″ H x 1.69″ D (60ml)
– 5.51″ H x 2.15″ D (120ml) -
Delivery Times
The lead time is 15 days-20 days depending on quantity, customization and order complexity. Shipping times depends on location and shipping method chosen.
