Printed cardboard tubes
Custom Printed Butt Jointed Tubes
A neat lid line. A strong shelf presence. Butt jointed tubes combine a rigid cardboard body with a short lift-off lid, creating a balanced format for branded retail packaging, gifts and product launches.
- Flush-fitting lid and body.
- Custom printed exterior.
- Size and finish selected around your product.
- Orders from 250 units per design.
A tidy closure with room for your brand
A butt jointed tube uses an inner shoulder to locate the lid. When closed, the outer lid and body meet at a visible joint, with their outside surfaces aligned.
The short lid leaves most of the body available for your artwork. It is a versatile option for brands that want a straightforward opening experience and a considered, compact presentation.
Make the lid part of the design
Continue a pattern across the pack or use a contrasting lid to frame your branding. The joint position should be considered during artwork preparation so that important text and logos sit comfortably on the finished tube.
For artwork that needs precise alignment across the joint, discuss the design with us before finalising the files.
Common applications
Candles & home fragrance
Presentation packaging for candle vessels, diffusers and home fragrance gifts.
Beauty & skincare
Branded outer packaging for jars, bottles and coordinated product collections.
Retail gifts
A distinctive format for accessories, keepsakes and promotional products.
Bottles & speciality products
A presentation option where dimensions, product weight and any internal support are agreed in advance.
Specification
Construction & commercial details
Internal dimensions describe the space available for your product. Allowance may also be needed for the shoulder, lid, product removal and any insert. Share the finished product dimensions before choosing a tube size.
Dispatch times refer to production. Delivery time is additional and depends on destination.
Print & finish
A simple logo, a full-colour illustration or a repeating pattern can each give this format a different character. Choose a finish that supports your artwork and the way the pack will be handled.
Discuss foil details and spot UV areas before artwork approval so that the design can be prepared for the selected production method.
Finish availability depends on the selected material and specification — options are confirmed with your quotation.
FAQs
Questions, answered
It is a cardboard tube with a short removable lid that fits over an inner shoulder. The lid and body align on the outside, meeting at a distinct joint.
Other tube styles
Telescopic
A full-length lid that slides over the tube body for a longer, slower reveal. Maximum crush strength with an air-cushioned unboxing feel.
Explore
Give your product a considered first impression.
Tell us what you are packing, the quantity and your preferred finish. We will help turn those details into a practical tube specification.