How to Choose a High-Quality Cosmetic Tube

As a convenient and economical way to package cosmetics, cosmetic tubes are widely used in the daily cosmetics industry. A high-quality tube can not only protect the contents but also enhance the grade and brand effect of the product, thus gaining more consistent and stable customers.

So for a cosmetic company, how to choose a suitable and high-quality plastic tube? We mainly focus on a few aspects.

New Trends of Cosmetic Packaging Materials in 2023

The choice of materials is a guarantee of tube quality, so we need to be aware of the latest trends in cosmetic material packaging. With the expanding cosmetics market and fierce market competition, it is crucial to choose the right packaging materials in the way of expanding cosmetics sales. In order to meet different needs, cosmetic packaging materials are also showing diversified development to facilitate consumers’ choices.

Environmentally friendly materials, recyclable materials and refillable containers

With consumers becoming increasingly aware of the importance of environmental protection, the use of recyclable packaging and materials has become a top priority. Some of the benefits of using green packaging are:

Communicates your brand concept: protect the environment and reduce waste.

Expands your user base: using recyclable and refillable containers is a way to build brand loyalty with your users by returning empty containers after purchasing a new product.

Save you money: recyclable packaging materials are cheaper than non-recyclable plastic and metal.

We predict that with current consumers seeking greener products and a greater willingness to pay for individual brand concepts, our product packaging can convey two voices – providing consumers with a sense of pampering while communicating environmental responsibility.

Learn Different Types of Cosmetic Tubes

All kinds of hand creams, eye creams, face washes, oral care products, etc. are very suitable for hose packaging, the following is the popular tube classification.

Category 1: Extruded Cosmetic Plastic Tubes

These squeeze tubes are usually produced as cylinders with heads attached after being cut to different lengths, ideal for packaging hand creams, face washes, oral care products, and creams.

Category 2: Laminated Cosmetic Tubes

The laminate tube has excellent barrier performance and using feel, while having design space and fashionable aesthetics.

Category 3: Aluminum Cosmetic Tubes

Aluminum tubes are usually made of 99.9% pure aluminum through an impact hammer extrusion process. Hairdressing products, pharmaceuticals, etc. are well suited for aluminum tubes.

Learn the Production Process of Cosmetic Tube

The production process of common cosmetic tubes is generally as follows：

Tube extraction–According to the requirements of customers, the corresponding tube diameter and length are extracted from the tube body.

Shoulder injection–according to the matching cap of the customer, inject the corresponding shoulder.

Offset printing – 1-6 color screen printing, according to the customer’s requirement, the gloss and matte effect is determined.

Screen printing, hot stamping, labeling – complete screen printing, hot stamping and labeling procedures according to design draft requirements.

Covering or sealing – according to customer requirements, cover or seal.

Product check – Inspect the product quality. Ensure 100% factory quality.

Package – According to the customer’s packaging requirements, package and leave the factory.

Choose a Supplier of Cosmetic Tubes

When choosing a cosmetic packaging supplier, the following are your primary considerations.

Manufacturing Capability – When choosing a supplier, make sure you are dealing with a company that is up to date and that the scale of their services must be comprehensive and diverse.

Quality Assurance – Each manufacturing process should be above industry standards, not meet minimum requirements.

Good reputation – Choosing a reputable supplier is the first step in ensuring your journey is easier and more sustainable.

Industry Experience-Industry experience is key for your supplier to understand the latest information, regulatory standards, packaging requirements, and trade requirements within the industry.

Design Expertise – The broader the range of design services a cosmetic tube supplier can offer, the better, to add appeal to your product.

Find Exactly What You Need – LongTai Packaging

Since 2006, Long-Tai has been a professional cosmetic packaging manufacturer in China. We have 250 employees and a facility that covers an area of 30, 000 M2 factory. We have 8 production lines with advanced production equipment that fully support our annual production of hundreds of millions of soft squeeze tubes, cosmetic bottles or jars for cosmetics and hand soaps related to skin care, body care, hair care, and lip care.

• One-stop solution professional sales team, and professional R&D team, to help you to register products.
• 15 years of experience Since 2006, rich export and production experience
• Factory Price, we are a factory with 20+ certificates, supports you with the best price