Custom Cardboard Tubes
At Essex Tubes, we specialise in providing custom cardboard tubes tailored to your unique packaging requirements. Whether you need custom-sized mailing tubes, branded cardboard packaging, poster mailing tubes or durable cardboard tubes in various sizes, we provide high-quality, made-to-order solutions for businesses across the UK.
Our custom-printed cardboard tubes can feature your logo, brand colours, and messaging to deliver a cohesive, professional look. We also offer a choice of stock colours and finishes to enhance visual impact while maintaining product protection.
Perfect for shipping fragile items, our printed postal tubes combine functionality, branding, and secure packaging, ensuring your products arrive safely and leave a lasting impression.
Custom Tubes
Any Size Mailing Tube
Do you have a specific-sized poster, artwork or document? Whether it is a large or small cardboard tube, we can produce bespoke cardboard tube packaging for any-sized product.
Coloured Postal Tube Outers
To make an impact when your customers receive your products, we have a range of vibrant stock colours we can wrap around each tube for a more personal feel.
Fully Customisable Mailing Tubes
For companies who want to create a reputable and professional image, we offer fully branded mailing tubes where we can print your company logo or web address on the tube outer.
No Minimum Orders
We can cater for any order quantity, large or small. This means if you only require a minimal number of cardboard tubes, you are not obliged to order in bulk.
Why Choose Custom Printed Mailing Tubes?
Choosing custom-made cardboard tubes over standard brown mailing tubes can add a personal touch for your customers and can give a professional and high-quality feel to your products. It can also act as an advertisement for your company, whether this is whilst they're in the shipping process or if they are being reused by the customer in the future.
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High Quality Custom Cardboard Tubes
Our custom printed postal tubes are manufactured to your exact size, ensuring your prints or documents fit securely with minimal movement. You can personalise your cardboard tubes with printed logos, text, and brand colours directly on the tube for a professional, branded finish.
When ordering, please note that tube dimensions must account for the plastic end plugs. For help with accurate cardboard tube sizing, contact our team for expert advice.
We pride ourselves on being a completely eco-friendly company; all elements are considered, and we are on the continuous lookout to discover additional ways to ensure we do not harm the environment. All of our custom-printed mailing tubes are manufactured from previously recycled materials and can be reused up to three times. We also offer a range of paper tubes as a lightweight, eco-friendly alternative for shipping needs. Our tube winding process is chemically waste-free, and any cardboard wastage is repurposed and reused.
Boost Your Brand Recognition with Custom Cardboard Tubes
Branded cardboard tubes are a powerful way to increase brand visibility while ensuring strong, practical packaging. Our custom-printed tubes allow you to showcase your logo, brand colours, and messaging directly on the outer tube, reinforcing your identity from the moment a product arrives.
Ideal for retail packaging, promotional campaigns, and subscription services, these branded cardboard tubes offer a premium unboxing experience that leaves a lasting impression.
We offer customisation across all tube sizes and styles, giving your business the flexibility to maintain a consistent, professional look across every shipment.
For inspiration, read our blog: Boost Your Brand Recognition with Custom-Printed Mailing Tubes.
There are many benefits to purchasing from the manufacturer. Not only do you get a great deal, but by buying directly, it’s much more reliable to get any answers you need.
Your order will be safely delivered to you with both speed and efficiency. You’ll know the whereabouts of your package at all times, thanks to cutting out the middle man. All printed mailing tube orders are delivered within a 3-5 day lead time and can be tailored in any way.
Why Choose Custom Cardboard Tubes for Your Packaging Needs?
Custom cardboard tubes offer a versatile packaging solution that not only protects your products but also enhances your brand presentation. Whether you’re packaging luxury items, promotional products, or retail goods, custom-made tubes allow you to create packaging tailored to your exact needs and specifications.
At Essex Tubes, we manufacture cardboard tubes in a wide range of sizes, thicknesses, and finishes to suit your business needs. All are made from 100% recyclable materials.
Customisation Options to Suit Every Product
Our bespoke tubes can be personalised to create a premium unboxing experience for your customers. Choose from:
- Custom sizes to ensure a perfect fit
- Printed logos and branded designs for standout packaging
- Coloured outer wraps to match your brand identity
- Extra-thick walls for added protection of fragile or valuable items
Whether you’re packaging promotional materials, retail products, or artwork, our custom tubes offer the perfect combination of protection, presentation, and sustainability.
High-Quality, Sustainable Packaging
All our cardboard tubes are recyclable and biodegradable, helping your business reduce its environmental impact without compromising on quality. Plus, any waste from our manufacturing process is repurposed through re-pulping, helping to support a circular economy.
Want to learn how bespoke cardboard tubes can enhance your brand image? Read our blog on how to Boost Your Brand Recognition with Custom Printed Mailing Tubes for expert insights into branded packaging solutions.
Looking for Protective Packaging Solutions?
If you’re shipping fragile or valuable items, be sure to check out our Mailing Tubes page, where we offer premium, protective packaging that ensures your items arrive safely. Our Piling Tubes are designed for more heavy-duty applications and are perfect for industrial use, while our Display Tubes are ideal for creative projects, such as film set props or window displays.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I order custom cardboard tubes in any size?
Yes, at Essex Tubes, we manufacture cardboard tubes to your exact requirements. Including internal diameter, wall thickness, and length.
Whether you need a tube for A0 artwork, bespoke retail packaging, or a non-standard product size, we can produce made-to-order tubes, ensuring a secure fit for your products with minimal movement in transit.
When ordering, make sure you account for plastic end plugs. If you're unsure about sizing, our team are here to advise you on the correct specifications for your product.
Can you print logos and branding on cardboard tubes?
Yes, we can. At Essex Tubes, we offer fully custom-printed cardboard tubes featuring your logo, brand colours, and messaging.
Branded mailing tubes help:
- Reinforce brand identity during shipping
- Create a premium unboxing experience
- Increase brand visibility in transit
- Add a professional finish to retail or promotional packaging
We also provide coloured outer wraps in a range of stock colours for enhanced visual impact.
Is there a minimum order quantity for custom tubes?
No. We do not enforce minimum order quantities.
Whether you require a small batch for a limited campaign or large volumes for ongoing distribution, we can manufacture to suit your individual needs. This flexibility makes our custom cardboard tubes ideal for SMEs, e-commerce brands, marketing agencies, and larger enterprises alike.
Are your custom cardboard tubes eco-friendly?
Yes. All of our custom cardboard tubes are manufactured from recycled materials and are fully recyclable and biodegradable.
Our production process is chemically waste-free, and any cardboard waste is repurposed through re-pulping. Tubes can also be reused multiple times before recycling, supporting sustainable packaging practices.
For businesses looking to reduce their environmental impact, custom cardboard tubes provide a practical and responsible alternative to plastic or non-recyclable packaging.
How quickly can I receive custom printed mailing tubes?
Standard lead times for custom printed mailing tubes are typically 3–5 working days, depending on order size and specification.
Because we manufacture directly, you benefit from:
- Faster turnaround times
- Reliable UK delivery
- Direct communication with the manufacturer
- Competitive pricing
If you have a time-sensitive requirement, our team can discuss your project timeline and advise accordingly.
Customer Testimonials
Presented below are testimonials from our customers who have purchased our mailing tubes.
Our belief lies in fostering robust customer relationships, attainable solely through the delivery of mailing tubes that are both high-quality and efficient.
As the creators of the mailing tubes themselves, you have a direct connection to the individuals responsible for their production. Should you have any inquiries regarding our mailing tubes, please contact us today!