Empty Laminated Tubes for Cosmetic & Personal Care Packaging
Empty laminated tubes provide beauty, skincare, sunscreen, oral-care and personal-care brands with a customizable tube package ready for their own filling process. Xinfly Packaging manufactures ABL and PBL empty laminated tubes with custom tube sizes, closures, printing, decoration and filling-line specifications.
What Are Empty Laminated Tubes?
Empty laminated tubes are finished tube packages supplied without the customer's cosmetic, skincare or personal-care formula inside. They can be manufactured with the required laminate structure, diameter, tube length, shoulder, orifice, closure, printing and decoration before being delivered to the customer or contract filler.
Ready for Filling
Tube specifications can be developed around the customer's downstream filling and sealing process.
ABL & PBL Options
Choose aluminum-barrier or plastic-barrier laminate according to formula, appearance and package requirements.
Custom Tube Sizes
Multiple diameters, capacities and tube lengths are available for cosmetic and personal-care projects.
Brand Decoration
Customize artwork, colors, surface appearance, printing and closures before filling.
ABL & PBL Empty Laminated Tubes
Material selection should begin with the formula, required barrier performance, appearance and finished package requirements.
Empty ABL Tubes
ABL stands for Aluminum Barrier Laminate. An aluminum foil barrier layer is incorporated into the laminate construction.
- High light-barrier capability
- Strong oxygen and moisture barrier potential
- White or metallic appearance options
- Suitable for selected sensitive formulations
- Widely used for toothpaste, sunscreen and skincare
Empty PBL Tubes
PBL stands for Plastic Barrier Laminate. Selected structures use EVOH as a functional gas-barrier layer while maintaining a plastic laminate construction.
- White and transparent options
- Good gas-barrier potential
- Suitable for many cosmetic applications
- Supports premium printed decoration
- Useful where an all-plastic laminate direction is preferred
| Feature | ABL Empty Tube | PBL Empty Tube |
|---|---|---|
| Barrier Layer | Aluminum foil | EVOH in selected structures |
| Appearance | White / metallic options | White / transparent options |
| Light Barrier | Strong due to aluminum layer | Depends on color and complete construction |
| Gas Barrier | High barrier potential | Strong gas barrier with suitable EVOH construction |
| Typical Selection Driver | Barrier + opaque/metallic structure | Plastic laminate + appearance flexibility |
| Final Selection | Confirm using formula, filling process, tube design and compatibility testing. | |
Empty Laminated Tube Sizes & Capacities
Xinfly Packaging can match tube diameter, length and capacity to different cosmetic and personal-care applications.
| Tube Diameter | Typical Capacity Direction | Common Applications |
|---|---|---|
| Φ19 mm | Small-volume formats | Eye cream, treatment cream, sample tubes |
| Φ22 mm | Small cosmetic tubes | Eye care, spot treatment, travel products |
| Φ25 mm | Small / medium formats | Face cream, BB cream, specialty treatment |
| Φ30 mm | Approx. 30–60 ml project range | BB/CC cream, skincare, hand cream |
| Φ35 mm | Approx. 40–100 ml project range | Sunscreen, skincare, toothpaste |
| Φ40 mm | Approx. 60–150 ml project range | Face wash, sunscreen, lotion, toothpaste |
| Φ45–50 mm | Larger tube formats | Body care, cleanser, shampoo, hair treatment |
Empty Laminated Tubes by Application
One laminate tube structure is not automatically suitable for every formula. The application should be defined before selecting ABL, PBL, tube dimensions, orifice and closure.
Sunscreen Tubes
Empty laminate tubes for SPF, mineral, chemical and other sun-care formulations.
Face Cream Tubes
Custom empty tubes for moisturizers, anti-aging creams and facial treatments.
Facial Cleanser Tubes
Laminate tube packaging for cleansers, face wash, exfoliating products and scrubs.
Toothpaste Tubes
ABL and PBL empty tube solutions for household, travel and specialty oral-care products.
BB & CC Cream Tubes
Printed laminated tubes for BB cream, CC cream, foundation, primer and complexion products.
Hand Cream Tubes
Empty laminate tubes for moisturizing, repair and premium hand-care formulations.
Retinol & Vitamin C Tubes
Barrier-oriented tube options can be evaluated for formulas sensitive to oxygen, moisture or light.
Hair Treatment Tubes
Larger laminate tube formats for masks, conditioners and specialty hair treatments.
Body Lotion Tubes
Custom empty tubes for body lotion, body cream and selected personal-care formulations.
How Should Empty Laminated Tubes Be Supplied?
The tube's delivery condition should be confirmed against the customer's filling equipment and production process before mass production.
Open-Tail Tubes
A common configuration for customers who fill the product through the tube tail and seal the tail after filling.
Pre-Sealed Requirements
Certain projects may require a different tube supply condition. Confirm the filling method and sealing process before ordering.
Filling-Line Matching
Tube length, tail allowance, orientation marks and material behavior should be matched to the intended filling equipment.
Closure Options for Empty Laminated Tubes
Screw Caps
A versatile closure option for skincare, toothpaste, treatment and cosmetic tubes.
Flip-Top Caps
Convenient for cleansers, lotions, sunscreen and frequent-use products.
Stand-Up Caps
Useful where shelf presentation and inverted storage are important.
Nozzle Closures
Suitable for targeted dispensing of selected creams, gels and treatment formulations.
Airless Pump Heads
Can be evaluated for premium cosmetic tube projects requiring controlled dispensing.
Acrylic Caps
Decorative closure options for premium skincare and cosmetic packaging.
Custom Color Caps
Match the closure color to the tube artwork and brand identity.
Custom Orifice
Typical projects may use approximately 1.5 mm, 3 mm or 5 mm dispensing openings, depending on the formula.
Custom Printed Empty Laminated Tubes
Empty laminated tubes can be supplied as custom branded packaging before filling, allowing the brand or contract manufacturer to receive tubes ready for downstream production.
Offset Printing
Suitable for multi-color cosmetic tube graphics and large-volume production projects.
Silk Screen
Useful for strong solid colors, logos and selected premium graphic elements.
Hot Stamping
Adds metallic decorative details for premium skincare and beauty packaging.
Custom Surface Finish
Matte, glossy and other finishing directions can be evaluated according to the selected laminate and artwork.
8 Common Empty Laminated Tube Sourcing Problems
Many packaging failures begin before filling because the empty tube was selected without considering the formula, filling line and complete package system.
ABL or PBL?
The buyer knows the capacity but is uncertain which laminate structure is appropriate.
Start with the Formula
Review sensitivity to light, oxygen and moisture, then evaluate the suitable laminate structure.
Wrong Tube Size
A nominal capacity is selected without considering diameter, length and headspace.
Confirm Finished Dimensions
Match capacity with diameter, tube length, shoulder and actual filling requirement.
Tube Does Not Fit Filling Equipment
The empty tube arrives but the tail length or tube dimensions do not match the filling line.
Review Filling & Sealing Parameters
Confirm filling method, sealing method, tube dimensions and tail allowance before production.
Orifice Is Wrong for the Formula
A thick cream dispenses too slowly, or a low-viscosity formula flows too quickly.
Match Orifice to Viscosity
Evaluate formula viscosity and dispensing behavior before confirming the opening.
Cap & Tube Do Not Match
Closure thread, shoulder or sealing interface creates leakage or assembly issues.
Validate the Complete Closure System
Check tube head, thread, cap fit, sealing surface and dispensing performance together.
Printing Changes After Tube Forming
Artwork may look correct on a flat proof but shift visually after conversion.
Approve a Finished Tube Sample
Evaluate artwork, seam position, orientation and color on the actual tube.
Formula Compatibility Is Unknown
Barrier performance alone does not prove compatibility with the customer's formulation.
Run Filled-Package Testing
Evaluate the actual formula with the tube, inner contact layer, closure and filling conditions.
Repeat Orders Look Different
Color, material or decoration can drift when specifications are not clearly locked.
Lock the Approved Specification
Maintain approved material, dimensions, artwork, color references and production parameters.
From Empty Tube Specification to Filling-Ready Packaging
Xinfly Packaging evaluates the empty tube as part of the customer's complete filling and packaging system.
Formula Review
Identify formula type, viscosity, sensitivity and dispensing requirements.
Material Selection
Evaluate ABL, PBL and the required laminate construction.
Tube Dimensions
Confirm diameter, capacity, length, shoulder and headspace.
Closure Engineering
Match cap, thread, orifice and dispensing requirements.
Artwork & Printing
Confirm colors, print area, seam position and decoration.
Filling Validation
Check the empty tube against the customer's filling and sealing requirements.
Custom Empty Laminated Tube Manufacturing Process
Why Source Empty Laminated Tubes from Xinfly Packaging?
15+ Years Experience
Long-term manufacturing experience in cosmetic and personal-care tube packaging.
ABL & PBL Capability
Multiple laminate structures for different formula and packaging requirements.
60M+ Annual Capacity
Scalable manufacturing capability for growing brands and international B2B projects.
Custom Printing
Offset, silk screen, hot stamping and additional decoration options.
Engineering Support
Support for material, tube size, closure, orifice and filling-line matching.
OEM / ODM
One-stop customization from empty tube concept through sample and mass production.
Empty Laminated Tubes RFQ Checklist
Providing complete specifications helps the factory quote the correct tube instead of estimating from capacity alone.
Send These Details to Xinfly Packaging
If you already have an existing tube, drawing or filling-line specification, send it together with your inquiry.
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Common questions from cosmetic brands, contract fillers and packaging buyers.
1. What are empty laminated tubes?
2. What materials are available for empty laminated tubes?
3. What is the difference between ABL and PBL empty tubes?
4. What sizes of empty laminated tubes are available?
5. Can you customize the tube length?
6. Can empty laminated tubes be custom printed?
7. What closures are available?
8. Can you supply empty laminated tubes for sunscreen?
9. Can empty laminated tubes be used for toothpaste?
10. What is the MOQ for custom empty laminated tubes?
11. Should I test my formula with the tube before mass production?
12. What information should I send for a quotation?
Looking for Empty Laminated Tubes?
Send Xinfly Packaging your formula type, capacity, diameter, tube length, ABL/PBL preference, closure, artwork, filling method and quantity. Our packaging engineers can help match the empty tube specification to your formula and filling process.