Custom Pre Roll Tubes
Tubes have been the default single serve format in this category for years, mostly because they work. A cylinder protects a cylinder better than any square carton will, and the shape survives a pocket in a way a flat box never does. We produce a lot of pre roll tubes at ZEE Packaging and there is more variation in them than people realise.
There is a practical reason pre roll tubes hold their position on dispensary shelves.
- A round wall spreads pressure evenly, no corner for a tip to crush against
- Fits a pocket without the customer worrying about it
- Airtight closure is easier to achieve on a cylinder than a carton
- Labels wrap right around, giving you full brand surface
- Stack and display neatly in a tray or bowl at the counter
- Reusable, and buyers genuinely do keep them
Material Options We Offer
- Paperboard tube with metal or board end the recyclable choice in pre roll tubes
- Kraft spiral wound tube natural look, popular with craft growers
- Rigid card tube with a friction lid premium feel, satisfying to open
- Push top with CR mechanism child resistant pre roll tubes
- Board tube with foil liner better moisture retention
- Printed sleeve over a plain tube cheaper way to brand a stock tube
Sizes We Run Regular
Every one of our pre roll tubes is built to your product, though these come up often:
- 98mm x 15mm for a standard single joint
- 109mm x 15mm for a king size
- 116mm x 18mm for a wider roll
- 90mm x 12mm for a dogwalker
- 120mm x 20mm for a two joint tube
- 140mm x 25mm for an infused or oversized format
Give us the joint length and diameter, and tell us if a humidity pack goes in.
Freshness And Closure
This is where cheap pre roll tubes let a brand down.
- A friction lid that resets properly, not one that loosens after a week
- Foil or coated liner where you need real moisture retention
- Humidity packs sit beside the joint, never pressed against it
- Board alone breathes, so a liner matters if the tube sits in stock
- Test the closure on a physical sample before you commit to a run
Branding On A Curve
- Full wrap label, the simplest route on stock pre roll tubes
- Direct print on paperboard for a cleaner finish
- Foil stamping works beautifully on a curved surface
- Emboss on kraft for a tactile craft feel
- Print the lid face too, it gets seen every time
- Strain colour coding round the range so it reads as a family
Kinder Material Choices
- Paperboard instead of plastic, the single biggest change you can make
- Recycled kraft body with no lamination
- FSC certified stock, certificate on request
- Soy based ink through the run
- Compostable liner rather than foil
- Reusable design, because a buyer keeping the tube is waste avoided
Working With Us
- 100 unit minimum on custom pre roll tubes
- Free dieline and artwork layout from our own designer
- Physical sample so you can test fit and closure
- Urgent turnaround at 5 to 8 business days
- Free shipping worldwide, nothing hidden
- One contact from artwork right through to delivery
Frequently Asked Questions
What do pre roll tubes cost?
Rough estimate is $0.18 to $0.50 per unit for a plain paperboard tube, $0.35 to $0.85 printed and $0.70 to $1.80 for CR or lined at moderate quantity. Volume moves this a lot. Shipping is included in our price. This is estimate only, so ask our team for a exact quote.
Are paperboard tubes as good as plastic?
For protection yes, easily. For airtight sealing plastic still edges it, so we add a liner where moisture retention really matters.
Can you do child resistant?
We can on push top mechanisms. Certification attaches to the tested design and requirements differ by state, so tell us your market.
Will a label wrap sit flat on kraft?
On smooth kraft yes. Heavily textured stock lets the label edge lift over time, so we would steer you smooth.
Do you print directly on the tube?
We do on paperboard. It looks cleaner than a label and it avoids the seam line entirely.
Can a humidity pack fit inside?
Yes, we size the tube to allow for it. It should sit beside the joint rather than under it.
Do tubes need an outer carton?
Not for retail, though a sleeve or carton gives you more panels for compliance copy.
Can we sample before ordering?
Yes, we send physical samples so you can check fit and closure yourself.
