Custom Paper Tube Material Options

Thick paper made from pure wood pulp that meets food contact safety standards. It is white on both sides and contains no fluorescent whitening agents or harmful chemicals. SBS refers to Solid Bleached Sulfate, the industry standard term for premium white paperboard. Pure material, good stiffness, smooth surface, and good printability. It does not provide oil or moisture barrier functions, serving only as a physical separator. Virgin pulp offers long fibers, high strength, and minimal contamination risk.Directly wound inside the can body or die-cut into discs placed at the bottom or under the lid.

Applications: Suitable for dry foods that do not require high barrier properties, such as cookies, candies, dried flower teas, and traditional pastries. Also commonly used in premium personal care products.

Composite material formed by melting polyethylene resin and extrusion-coating it evenly onto the paper surface.Low cost, good water and moisture resistance, heat-sealable; improves tear resistance and stiffness of paper. Petroleum-based, difficult to separate from paper for recycling. PE coated paper has a Water Vapor Transmission Rate (WVTR) of approximately 0.4-0.71 g/hour•m², offering excellent barrier performance.Extrusion coating directly bonded to paper; used as inner layer during tube winding; can be heat-sealed for closure; available in single-side or double-side coating.

Applications: Common dry foods, pet treats, laundry powder, some dry goods, powdered products. PE is one of the most common options in the plastic foil category, suitable for low-temperature storage products.

Material made by laminating rolled aluminum foil (typically around 0.2mm thick) or vacuum-metallized aluminum onto paper (e.g., kraft paper) using adhesives.Excellent barrier properties against moisture, light, oxygen, and odors; maintains freshness, flavor, and nutritional value; non-toxic and safe for direct food contact; heat-resistant; highly recyclable. Disadvantages: opaque, foil layer can crease or tear if bent repeatedly.Lamination requires base paper with high tensile strength; integrated seamlessly as one ply during spiral winding.

Applications: Coffee powder, milk powder, protein powder, health supplements, tea, and other products requiring long shelf life with sensitivity to light and oxygen. Widely used in food and pharmaceutical industries.

Paper coated with wax (such as microcrystalline wax, paraffin wax, or plant-based waxes like candelilla or rice bran wax) on the base paper surface to form a barrier layer.Traditional moisture-proofing method; smooth surface, provides some water and moisture resistance; good heat-sealing properties; poor heat resistance, wax may melt or migrate at high temperatures; easy peelability under frozen conditions. Traditional waxed paper has a WVTR of approximately 6.5-6.9 g/hour•m², significantly lower barrier performance compared to PE coated paper. Wax coatings may hinder recyclability.Wax is applied evenly by hot-melt coating, then cooled to form a barrier layer.
Applications: Traditional food packaging (e.g., bread wrappers), frozen seafood packaging, applications requiring specific heat-sealing properties. Can be used for eco-positioned products when paired with bio-based waxes.

Paper free from mechanical pulp, having a high resistance to penetration by oils or fats, obtained by intensive mechanical treatment during stock preparation.Natural, breathable, biodegradable; has some wet strength but is not water-resistant; cannot provide long-term moisture barrier; has a crisp paper feel. Greaseproof paper is typically lightweight at 20-50 g/m² with an ignition point of approximately 150-200°C. PFAS-Free grease-resistant solutions are now available, complying with global PFAS restrictions.Typically wound directly inside the can body or made into bags placed inside the can. Fluorine-free oil repellent coatings can be applied via roll coaters, flexographic printing, etc.
Applications: Artisan cookies, pastries, shortbreads, nuts, fried snacks. Also suitable for fast food wrappers requiring short-term oil resistance and industrial greaseproof liners.

Strong paper made from unbleached sulfate wood pulp with a natural brown color and high tensile strength. It is the most fundamental load-bearing material in paper tube manufacturing.Excellent toughness and high burst strength. Different basis weights provide varying levels of support. Virgin pulp offers long fibers, high strength, and low impurities.During spiral winding or convolute winding, it is continuously wound as the main load-bearing layer. Adhesive is typically applied between plies for bonding.

Applications: The main structural component of most industrial paper cores, textile tubes, and gift paper tubes.

Kraft paper produced primarily from recycled waste paper pulp, typically light brown or gray in color. It serves as an eco-friendly alternative to virgin kraft paper.Lower cost than virgin paperboard with good environmental attributes. Ring crush is a key performance indicator. Surface is relatively rough, strength slightly lower than virgin kraft, but good stiffness can still be maintained through process improvements.Used as a middle filler or reinforcing layer between stronger kraft paper plies to increase wall thickness without significantly increasing costs.

Applications: Cost-sensitive large-volume orders, or as a middle layer in composite cans requiring high stacking strength.

Base paper specifically used for making the fluted layer of corrugated board, but can also serve as a reinforcing material in paper tube middle layers. Ring crush strength (CMT) is its core performance indicator.High ring crush (CMT), good stiffness. Moderate cost, provides good radial compression strength. COBB value is typically controlled within a reasonable range for optimal adhesive penetration and bonding.Used as a reinforcing middle layer, wound in composite with other papers. Tension must be controlled during spiral winding to ensure tight bonding between plies.

Applications: Heavy-duty paper tubes requiring high ring crush strength, industrial paper cores, textile tubes.

Thick paper made from pure wood pulp, white on both sides, with a coated surface that offers good smoothness and brightness .Pure material, good stiffness, smooth surface, and excellent printability, capable of presenting vibrant colors and fine details. Virgin pulp offers long fibers and high strength, suitable for premium product packaging .Typically uses offset printing for high precision and color fidelity . Can be laminated with gloss or matte film to enhance durability and water resistance .

Applications: Packaging for cosmetics, health supplements, premium foods, luxury goods, and other products requiring high visual appeal .

High-quality printing paper with a white coating and super-calendering treatment on the base paper, resulting in an extremely smooth surface .Smooth surface, high brightness, excellent dot reproduction, capable of printing fine gradients and photographic images. Moderate cost with high cost-performance ratio. Not scratch-resistant and prone to curling when damp, usually requires lamination for protection .Printed (mainly offset), laminated (gloss or matte film), then mounted onto the paper tube or directly wound . Can be combined with hot stamping, UV coating, etc., to enhance texture.

Applications: Gift cans, food cans, daily chemical products, laundry detergent pods, and other mass-produced items requiring accurate color reproduction.

Strong paper made from unbleached sulfate wood pulp with a natural brown color and high tensile strength .Excellent toughness, high burst strength, tear-resistant, and abrasion-resistant. Natural texture and vintage feel, suitable for conveying eco-friendly and natural brand images . Colors appear darker when printed directly, typically requires dark or spot colors .Process: Can use flexographic printing for high speed and wear resistance, creating a natural and rustic style . Surface can be laminated, varnished, or left natural for a handmade feel.

Applications: Agricultural products, artisan foods, eco-brands, industrial-style products, tea canisters, and natural packaging.

Artistic paper with special textures, tactile qualities, or properties (e.g., containing metallic particles, translucent) .Unique visual and tactile experience, significantly enhancing product distinctiveness and brand value. Wide variety available, such as leatherette, linen texture, watermarked paper . Expensive, with high requirements for printing and mounting processes .Difficult to print, typically uses screen printing or combines with hot stamping, embossing to enhance texture . Mounting requires high-quality adhesives and workmanship, with pre-testing needed to prevent bubbling or glue seepage.

Applications: Luxury packaging, limited edition cultural products, premium tea canisters, jewelry boxes, high-end gifts.

Paperboard with a metallic foil layer or vacuum metallization on the surface, presenting a metallic luster .Strong metallic luster and visual impact, outstanding texture, significantly enhancing packaging grade. Gold and silver cardboard are common types . Requires high gloss, high brightness, smooth surface, and good adhesion of the metallized film .Attention needed for ink adhesion to the metallic layer, typically uses UV-curable inks to ensure abrasion and fold resistance of the printed layer. Often combined with hot stamping, embossing to enhance three-dimensional effect and texture.

Applications: Wine packaging (especially high-end liquor boxes), tea gift sets, holiday gifts, cosmetic gift boxes, and other products requiring enhanced texture and festive atmosphere.