Custom Mailing Tubes
from $1.20 / unitStarting price per unit, shipping included. Your price depends on quantity, size, material and finishes, and drops as quantity grows. The final price comes with your quote, and it includes shipping.
Protective tubes that keep rolled or fragile items safe in the mail, such as posters, prints and tools. Tell us the size, quantity and print requirements, and we will confirm what is possible and send you a quote.
- Custom sizes
- Free design support
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Custom Sizes
Tell us the size you need and we will quote it.
Design Support
Free artwork and design assistance are included with your quote.
Fast Quotes
We reply to quote requests within 1 business day.
What to Look for in Mailing Tubes
A mailing tube protects things that must not be folded, so its length, its diameter and its ends are the points to check.
- Length and diameter. Measure the rolled item and add room at each end. A tube that is too tight is hard to pack and a loose one lets contents slide.
- Rolled or flat. Posters, prints and maps roll well. Some items must not be rolled, and a flat envelope or a box suits them better.
- End closure. Plug caps, folded ends and lids all work. Decide how often the tube will be opened.
- Wall strength. A tube must survive being dropped or crushed. Tell us the contents and how they travel, and we confirm what is possible.
- Shape. Round and triangular tubes behave differently in a stack and on a shelf. Ask what is possible.
Where Mailing Tubes Are Used
- Poster, print and art sellers posting rolled artwork.
- Architects and designers sending drawings and plans.
- Retailers shipping rolled items such as yoga mats, wrapping paper and fabric.
- Gift brands packing a bottle, a candle or a small item in a tube.
Artwork and Printing Tips for Mailing Tubes
- A tube is a curved surface, so artwork wraps around it. Place the logo where it faces the viewer when the tube stands on a shelf.
- Keep the seam clear of your logo, and keep text off the end edges where the cap fits.
- Use a design that works when the tube is turned. A pattern repeated around the body hides any slight misalignment.
- Put a clear space for the address label on the long side.
- Tell us your colors as Pantone or CMYK values, and ask for a proof.
Planning Your Order
Roll your product the way you ship it, and measure the length and the diameter. Think about the end caps, and check how many tubes fit in a carton. Tubes are bulky to store, so check the space.
Test a sample with a real item. For $50, shipping included, the Standard Sample Kit is the simplest way to start, and more sample types are on the Samples page. Pricing and minimums are confirmed in your quote.
How It Works
Share Your Requirements
Send us your required or product dimensions, preferred style, required quantity, delivery location, and artwork.
Review Your Quote
We will prepare pricing based on the selected size, material, printing, finishing, and quantity.
Approve Dieline & Artwork
Review the layout and artwork before production begins.
Production and Delivery
After approval, your order moves into production and is shipped to your specified location.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I order custom mailing tubes?
Send your size, quantity, delivery location and artwork with a quote request. We prepare pricing based on the size, material, printing, finishing and quantity, and reply within 1 business day. After you approve the layout and artwork, the order goes into production.
How much do custom mailing tubes cost?
Pricing depends on the size, quantity, material, printing and finishes. Request a quote and we will prepare pricing for your project.
How long does it take to get custom mailing tubes?
Timing depends on the product, the size and the quantity, and it is confirmed with your quote. Production starts once your artwork is approved and payment is received. Delivery usually takes another 4–5 working days, depending on the carrier and your location, so a typical order arrives in about 2 weeks and larger orders take longer. See the turnaround guide.
What size mailing tube do I need?
Roll your item as you ship it, and measure its length and diameter. Add room at each end and send the size, and we confirm what works.
Will a mailing tube protect posters from creases?
A tube keeps rolled items from folding. How well it resists a crush depends on the wall, so tell us how the tube travels.
How do I stop contents from sliding in a mailing tube?
Roll the item with a little tension and pad the ends with paper so it cannot slide. A tube only slightly wider than the roll helps.
Is a mailing tube the same as a cardboard tube?
They are close. A mailing tube is made for posting, while cardboard tubes cover packaging for products. Tell us your use, and we advise.
Ready to start your packaging project?
We reply within 1 business day, and quotes include shipping.
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