LAMINATE

TUBES

In addition to being cost-effective, laminate tubes allow for realistic graphics and subtle color gradations that are not possible on plastic or aluminum tubes. Laminate tubes are printed on flat material before the tube is formed, which allows for full flexographic range.

Many personal-care and beauty brands have switched to laminate tubes because they provide barrier properties that preserve the product creating longer shelf life. Also, with a vast selection of sizes—ranging from 11mm to 60mm in diameter—laminate tubes are ideal for cosmetic, skincare, pharmaceutical, industrial, and more.

LAMINATE TUBE DIAMETERS

Amber has a complete line of caps and dispensing closures to match your product’s requirements.

11.00mm

12.70mm

13.00mm

13.50mm

16.00mm

19.00mm

22.00mm

25.00mm

28.00mm

30.00mm

32.00mm

35.00mm

38.00mm

39.00mm

40.00mm

41.25mm

50.00mm

60.00mm

LAMINATE TUBE
MATERIAL OPTIONS

The right material for your laminate tube depends on the compatibility of your product’s formulation. We recommend stability testing to ensure your product is compatible with the tube material.

AMBER OFFERS SEVERAL MATERIAL OPTIONS, INCLUDING:
  • ABL is made up of three layers—plastic, aluminum, and plastic—which gives it the barrier properties of an aluminum tube but the look and feel of a plastic tube. The middle layer of aluminum serves as a barrier and blocks light, air, moisture, odor, and flavor absorption.

    • Excellent printing capabilities
    • User-friendly; easy to dispense the product
    • Less energy used to manufacture than aluminum
  • Made of three layers of plastic, APT is a laminate tube that holds its form and shape like an extruded plastic tube.

    • Feel and quality of an extruded tube
    • Superior graphics with flexographic printing technology
  • Made of post-consumer recycled materials from reprocessed and recycled plastic, the PCR APT is an environmentally-friendly alternative.

    • Uses sustainable materials, more eco-friendly
    • Compatible with all forms of decoration and all colorants
  • Consisting of five layers—plastic, adhesive, EVOH, adhesive, and plastic—PBL has the look and feel of an extruded tube, but with excellent barrier properties as well.

    • EVOH is a gas-oxygen barrier which blocks active ingredients and essential oil molecules from migrating through the tube
    • Best for products with compatibility issues, such as challenging formulations like sunscreens and highly sensitive products
    • Outstanding decoration capabilities, including photo-like images
  • To give your package a unique look while maintaining excellent barrier protection, choose one of our specialty foil laminate options.

    Combining function and aesthetics, foil polymer tubes offer a combination of benefits, including:

    • Strong barrier properties of an aluminum tube
    • Keeps its shape without creasing, similar to an extruded plastic tube
    • Excellent decoration and graphic capabilities

    Customized industry specific ABL with proven success:

    • HALO Foil
    • Beauty Foil
    • Pharma Foil

LAMINATE TUBE
HEAD STYLES

Amber offers several head styles and cap options, depending on the size of the laminate tube you require. We also provide open and closed orifice options, as well as foil seal and tamper evident shrink wrap.

Amber will also create custom tooling for head styles and caps. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, please contact us and we will help you develop a solution.

HEAD STYLES & CAPS

TAMPER EVIDENT HEAD STYLES & CAPS

LAMINATE TUBE DECORATION &
PRINTING

With Amber’s state-of-the-art decoration services, your laminate tube will stand out on the shelves. Thanks to our custom color matching, sophisticated printing options, and innovative varnish options, we can bring your brand’s personality to life.

The best printing methods for your project will depend on the material, artwork design, and size of the tube. Contact us to find the best options for your laminate tube.

    • Up to 8 Colors
    • Practical for art with multiple colors
    • Full Sleeve Printing
    • Up to 6 colors
    • Art is slightly raised for a tactile effect
    • Ink often works well on darker plastic tubes
    • A high-quality, upscale look
    • CMYK + 6 spot colors
    • Provides finer detail and better image quality than Offset Printing
    • Able to print images and pictures that replicate photographic quality
    • Full range of tube and cap colors, from translucent to opaque black
    • Custom color matching to any PMS color or with just a chip
    • Able to match to any metallic or neon PMS color, as well as add metallic and pearl to any color
    • Color Matched
    • Metalization
    • Gloss or Matte Finish
    • Embossing
    • Debossing
    • Metallic Overshell
    • Hot Stamping
    • Silk Screening
    • Gloss
    • Matte
    • Spot Varnish
    • Colored foil applied to the surface of the tube
    • Calls attention to brand name and logo
    • Adds elegance to your plastic tube
    • Rotogravure printing offers better image quality
    • Exceptional detail and excellent color strength
    • Dark and metallic colors print well

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WITH AMBER.

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