Printed cardboard tubes
Custom Printed Cardboard Tubes with Metal Lids
Combine a printed cardboard body with a removable metal lid for a distinctive canister-style pack. This format brings together generous branding space and a clearly defined metal closure.
- Rigid cardboard tube body.
- Removable metal lid.
- Custom printed wrap.
- Orders from 250 units per design.
A different finish at the top
The metal lid adds a contrasting material and a recognisable closure detail. The printed tube body remains the main canvas for branding, illustrations and product information.
Lid fit, rim detail and base construction depend on the chosen format and should be confirmed with the overall specification.
Coordinate the lid with your artwork
Choose the printed body colour and lid finish together. A restrained design can draw attention to the metal detail, while an illustrated wrap can create a more decorative retail pack.
Ask which lid finishes are available for your selected diameter — options are confirmed for the chosen construction during quotation.
Common applications
Tea & coffee presentation
Outer packaging for products held in an appropriate sealed inner pack.
Confectionery & biscuits
Gift packaging for wrapped or suitably contained food products.
Spirits & speciality bottles
Branded presentation specified around the bottle and handling requirements.
Gifts & keepsakes
Canister-style packaging for retail collections and promotional items.
Specification
Construction & commercial details
Dispatch times refer to production. Delivery time is additional and depends on destination.
Food packaging requirements
If you are packing food, tell us whether it will be wrapped, bagged or placed directly inside the tube. Direct food contact, moisture protection and aroma retention require an appropriate material and lining specification.
A removable metal lid alone does not establish that the pack is airtight or suitable for direct food contact.
Materials & disposal
This construction combines paper-based and metal components. Disposal guidance should reflect the complete specification, including the wrap, finishes, lining and any inserts. Separate components where required by the local recycling service.
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 combines a rigid cardboard body with a removable metal closure, creating a canister-style presentation pack.
Other tube styles
Butt Joint
A clean, compact format where the lid meets the body at one precise joint. The flush outer wall gives an uninterrupted canvas for full-wrap print.
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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.
ExploreBuild a distinctive canister-style pack.
Tell us about the product, quantity and preferred appearance. Include any food-contact or barrier requirements so these can be considered from the start.