Digital Tube Printing
Short Run Digital Tube Printing with Optional Filling
So, you’re ready to start selling squeezable tubes for your salves, creams, shampoo’s and body butters to your customers. Tired of using jars that can easily become contaminated and give a bad experience? Tubes are the fastest growing segment of cosmetic containers and the hardest to print and fill in small quantities.
Blue Line has made the process of digital tube printing easy. We can print and fill as few as 100 units and as many as 50k units with our state-of-the-art German engineered digital tube printing equipment. The only digital tube printing machinery of its kind in North America.
Without the proper guidance, printing on tubes can turn out to be a costly lesson. Blue Line Labels has 40 years of experience and helps thousands of customers with their quality printed tubes. Please let us help you.
Blue Line can help you with all or any of the following:
- Supply Quality Tubes with Tamper Evident Safety Seals
- Professionally Decorated Tubes in Full Color
- Fill your tube in many different sizes from 1/4oz up to 8oz
- Each Tube will be Crimped, Sealed and Lot Coded
- Tubes will be Master packed based on your needs.
- Master Cartons will be Labeled as needed
- Cartons will be packed with a packing list ready to ship LTL, Ground or Air.
We deliver retail-ready products within 3-6 weeks after your artwork approval
Price Includes 2oz Tubes and Printing
| Quantity | Unit Cost | Setup |
| 200-399 | $2.50 | $95 |
| 400-499 | $2.25 | $95 |
| 500-749 | $2.00 | $95 |
| 750-999 | $1.75 | $95 |
| 1,000 | $1.50 | $95 |
The one-time $95 set up charge to digitize art files (convert pictures and text) into a digital format for crisp and clean results.
Call Blue Line Labels at 954-969-9500 about quantities over 1,000 and larger size tubes.
Why You Want a 5-Layer Squeeze Tube
Layers are formed by:
- White PE Material
- Adhesive
- EVOH ( increases the barrier properties of the tube structure )
- Adhesive
- White PE Material
The addition of the EVOH layers increases the barrier properties of the tube, which allows you to have a soft LDPE tube with high barrier properties or a very high barrier HDPE tube. EVOH is extensively used to improve the shelf life of topical products. The interior of each tube offers a high resistance for your creams and lotions.
Fill Top Squeeze Tube Construction Facts
| Capacity | 2oz | 4oz | 6oz |
| Size | 35mm x 107mm | 40mm x 140mm | 50mm x 149mm |
| Orifice | 3mm | 3mm | 5mm |
| Material | 5-Layer | 5-Layer | 5-Layer |
| Color | White | White | White |
| Foil Safety Seal | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cap | White Flip Top | White Flip Top | White Flip Top |
Blue Line Labels provides a one stop shop providing 5 layer tubes, design, print, fill, crimp, heat seal in the crimp area or ink jet expiration and lot code. We pack properly in master carton for retail ready sales.
Call Blue Line Labels 954-969-9500 with any questions.
ALL NEW! Full Color Digital Tube Printing
Print full crisp and clean CM YK colors! Your tubes will stand out from the crowd.
Full Color Digitally Printed Squeeze Tubes
Prices include Tubes, Printing, and Cap Alignment.
| Size | 100 | 200 | 300 | 500 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 3,000 | 5,000 |
| 1/4oz | $2.95 | $2.20 | $1.95 | $1.65 | $1,30 | $1.25 | $1.20 | $1.10 |
| 1/2oz | $2.95 | $2.20 | $1.95 | $1.65 | $1.30 | $1.25 | $1.20 | $1.10 |
| 1oz | $3.05 | $2.30 | $2.05 | $1.75 | $1.40 | $1.35 | $1.30 | $1.20 |
| 2oz | $3.25 | $2.50 | $2.25 | $1.95 | $1.60 | $1.55 | $1.50 | $1.40 |
| 3oz | $3.30 | $2.55 | $2.30 | $2.00 | $1.70 | $1.65 | $1.60 | $1.50 |
| 4oz | $3.40 | $2.65 | $2.20 | $2.10 | $1.80 | $1.75 | $1.70 | $1.60 |
| 6oz | $3.55 | $2.80 | $2.35 | $2.25 | $1.95 | $1.90 | $1.85 | $1.75 |
| 8oz | $3.70 | $2.95 | $2.50 | $2.40 | $2.10 | $2.05 | $2.00 | $1.90 |
Setup Charge of $95 includes pictures and text converted to a digital format for crisp and clean results, as well as unpacking and repacking of tubes in the same box.
Price also includes cap alignment! Cap alignment, also known as registration, as shown above ensures the artwork is centered on the tube with the cap perfectly aligned. Notice how all of the snap caps are square with the tube artwork and are not offset in either direction.
Optional: Let Blue Line fill your tubes. Save time and money. Tube Filling Pricelist. Call Blue Line Labels with any questions at 954-969-9500.
Cost Comparison: Digital Printing vs. Silk Screen Printing for 2oz Tubes
Unfilled Tube Printing Costs
The following prices include a 2oz tube, setup, and cap alignment — with no additional costs.
| Method | 100 Tubes | 300 Tubes | 500 Tubes | 1,000 Tubes |
| 1-Color Silk Screen | $6.95 | $3.25 | $2.20 | $1.50 |
| 2-Color Silk Screen | $11.75 | $4.65 | $3.55 | $2.45 |
| Full-Color Digital Printing | $4.95 | $2.50 | $2.25 | $1.55 |
Printed and Filled Tube Costs
Want your tubes filled, crimped, and ready for retail?
Add $1.00 per tube for filling, crimping, lot coding, and trimming. A one-time $250 cleaning fee applies to all filling orders. Tubes will be boxed in dividers and shipped retail-ready.
| Method | 100 Tubes | 300 Tubes | 500 Tubes | 1,000 Tubes |
| 1-Color Silk Screen | $10.45 | $4.75 | $3.70 | $2.75 |
| 2-Color Silk Screen | $15.25 | $6.55 | $5.05 | $3.70 |
| Full-Color Digital Printing | $8.45 | $4.35 | $3.75 | $2.80 |
Ready to Get Started with Digital Tube Printing?
Download the Proper Digital Tube Printing Templates to Place Your Artwork
Blue Line Labels is your one-stop place that can supply tube, print tube, and fill tube. Learn more about our Tube Filling Service!
Important Information if Blue Line is Not Filling Your Tubes
Know Before You Go
- If Blue Line Labels is not filling your tubes, verify with your lab or co-packer if they have the correct size puck for automatic filling. Blue Line can send samples to verify. This is not important if you have a table top crimping system that does not need an i-mark.
- Do you need an i-mark for automatic filling.
- Do you want a lot code and expiration number printed on the tube or Heat Sealed in the Crimp area?
- How much trim will be taken off the top and side. This is very important when Printing a Box for your Tinctures. If you are placing your tube into a box, make sure you know how much plastic will be expanded out the sides after crimping and trimming. This will insure that your tube fits your box correctly.
- Blue Line Labels can help you avoid the costly amateur mistakes by advising you before you have any issues. We carry a full line of multiply white tubes with a foil tamper evident safety seal in 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 & 8 oz.
Need Your Tubes Filled?
Ship your 5-Gallon Pail or 50 Gallon Drum to Blue Line Labels for Turn-Key One-Stop White-Glove Service.
How Much Formula Do I Send?
Use the below handy chart for filling guidelines for tubes, sachets, jars, and bottols. We have already factored additional formula for setup. Orders are shipped 4 weeks after final artwork.
Bulk Product Filling Guidelines
Ship Formula with the Bulk Formula Freight Bill to Blue Line Labels, 1817 Banks Road, Margate, FL 33063
Call Blue Line Labels at 954-969-9500 and we’ll be happy to answer your questions.
Digital Tube Filling and Printing Pricelist
Print full crisp and clean CM YK colors! Your tubes will stand out from the crowd.
Fill You Full Color Digitally Printed Squeeze Tubes
| Size | 100 | 200 | 300 | 500 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 3,000 | 5,000 |
| 1/4oz | $3.95 | $3.20 | $2.95 | $2.65 | $2,30 | $2.25 | $2.20 | $2.10 |
| 1/2oz | $3.95 | $3.20 | $2.95 | $2.65 | $2.30 | $2.25 | $2.20 | $2.10 |
| 1oz | $4.05 | $3.30 | $3.05 | $2.75 | $2.40 | $2.35 | $2.30 | $2.20 |
| 2oz | $4.25 | $3.50 | $3.25 | $2.95 | $2.60 | $2.55 | $2.50 | $2.40 |
| 3oz | $4.30 | $3.55 | $3.30 | $3.00 | $2.70 | $2.65 | $2.60 | $2.50 |
| 4oz | $4.40 | $3.65 | $3.20 | $3.10 | $2.80 | $2.75 | $2.70 | $2.60 |
| 6oz | $4.55 | $3.80 | $3.35 | $3.25 | $2.95 | $2.90 | $2.85 | $2.75 |
| 8oz | $4.70 | $3.95 | $3.50 | $3.40 | $3.10 | $3.05 | $3.00 | $2.90 |
Setup charge of $195 to setup tube-filling and crimping mechanisms and digitize art files (convert pictures and text) into a digital format for crisp and clean results. Call Blue Line Labels 954-969-9500 to place your order today.
Price also includes cap alignment! Cap alignment, also known as registration, as shown above ensures the artwork is centered on the tube with the cap perfectly aligned. Notice how all of the snap caps are square with the tube and are not offset either direction.
How It Works
Customer Supplies Blue Line Labels the 55 Gallon Drum of Cream or Lotion Formula.
Blue Line Labels will deliver Master Packed and Retail Ready Decorated Squeezable Tubes ready to ship in 4-6 weeks.Tube Crimping and Sealing Turn-Key Price Includes:
- 5 layer white plastic tube with aluminum removable tamper evident safety seal.
- Quality flip top cap, with your choice of silk screen printing 1 or 2 colors or full color digital printing.
- Filling your tubes following Blue Line Labels Stand Operating Procedures (SOP) following our GMP guidelines, Each tube is crimped with lot code and master pack for final shipment on a pallet.
- A no hassle retail ready product to sell in 4-6 weeks after final artwork approval.
Samples must be sent in advance to match & confirm final batch consistency. Call 954-969-9500 For Pricing on 6 and 8 oz tubes
Tube Filling and Printing PRICE LIST Quantities are based on customer supplying one 55 gallon drum of Cream or Lotion.
- 1 oz tubes = 7000 Units – Cost $2.95 per unit
Boxed 162 units (44 Master Cartons) - 2 oz tubes = 3500 Units – $3.15 per unit
Boxed 81 units (44 Master Cartons) - 3 oz tubes = 2333 Units – $3.30 per unit
Boxed 81 units (29 Master Cartons) - 4 oz tubes= 1740 Units – $3.45 per unit
Boxed 81 units (22 Cartons)+ a $250 Set-Up Charge for each formula
Important Notes
The customer supplies the 55-gallon of Cream/Lotion/Formula.
IMPORTANT: Blue Line Labels only fills topical creams, lotions, lubricants, hair products, and more.
Please mail a 4oz jar that we will be filling so we can do a quick test before we move forward.
Explore Our Full Range of Printing, Packaging, and Co-Packing Capabilities
Custom Printed Packaging
Co-Packing Services
Our award-winning art department will correctly prep your files for all your printing needs. Call Blue Line Labels at 954-969-9500 with any questions.