Packaging Education

A practical guide to choosing the right closure for your custom plastic bottle, from pumps and sprayers to screw caps and droppers.

When choosing laminate tube packaging, one of the most common questions we hear from brand owners and contract manufacturers is: what’s the difference between ABL and PBL tubes — and which one is right for my product? Both ABL (Aluminum Barrier Laminate) and PBL (Plastic Barrier Laminate) tubes are widely used across cosmetics, personal care, … Read more

Choosing the right tube packaging for your product can feel overwhelming, especially with so many material types, sizes, barrier options, and decoration methods available. Whether you are launching a new skincare line, formulating a hair care product, or bringing a food product to market, the tube you choose plays a major role in protecting your … Read more

Sustainability is no longer a trend in the beauty industry. It is a expectation. Consumers are actively choosing brands that take responsibility for their environmental impact, and packaging is one of the first things they notice. If you are a beauty brand looking to make the switch to more sustainable tube packaging, this guide breaks … Read more

When it comes to custom tube packaging, the decoration method you choose is just as important as the tube itself. Your decoration affects print quality, color vibrancy, finish options, minimum order quantities, and cost. Choosing the right method for your brand can make the difference between packaging that stands out on the shelf and packaging … Read more

One of the biggest challenges small brands face when sourcing tube packaging is minimum order quantity, or MOQ. Many large tube manufacturers require orders in the tens of thousands of units, which is simply not practical for a brand that is just starting out, launching a new product line, or testing a new formula in … Read more

Not all tubes are made the same. The material your tube is made from affects everything from barrier performance and sustainability to feel, appearance, and cost. If you are sourcing tube packaging for the first time or looking to switch materials, this guide breaks down the four main tube material categories and what makes each … Read more

If you have ever reviewed a tube packaging specification sheet, you have probably come across terms like LDPE, MDPE, and HDPE. These refer to different densities of polyethylene plastic, and the density you choose has a direct impact on how your tube looks, feels, and performs. This guide breaks down the differences and helps you … Read more

How PCR and Bio-PE tubes are actually made, from recycled plastic and sugarcane ethanol through to the extrusion process that forms the final tube.

Plastic tubing is used in just about every industry you can think of including cosmetics, food, and pharmaceutical. The process of making plastic tubes is called extrusion which is a process that takes raw hard plastic and melts it into a liquid. The melted plastic is then is formed into a solid shape through a … Read more