Basically, a toothpaste tube is a cylindrical hollow piece and made of aluminum plastic.
Before 1996, aluminum tubes are widely used for toothpaste, then aluminum-plastic laminated tube dominates the market in China.
Why?
- because aluminum tube costs more,
- aluminum tube has a high loss in the production,
- aluminum tube brings water-pollution problems, which leads to a higher cost to deal with pollution.
- nowadays, the aluminum tube is basically for ointment or shoe polish.
Aluminum tubes are made exclusively of aluminum, which includes the hull, the shoulder, and the head.
Actually, the aluminum-plastic tube has been the new generation of tube models since 1996.
The advantages
- very competitive cost,
- made of 5 layers, which are PE, EAA, AL, EAA, and PE
- as strong and pressure-resistant as the aluminum tube,
- same as a plastic tube with acid and alkali resistance and corrosion resistance.
Tube with 5 layers
PE: polyethylene
EAA: Ethylene Acrylic Acid
AL: Aluminum
Also, an all-plastic toothpaste tube is required by some clients in some markets.
They have unlimited decorative options, various caps, and surface finishes.
All tubes are custom made with the choice of standard Pantone colors. They are available in glossy and matte finishes.
FAQ
Q: What tubes do you offer?
A: We carry: aluminum-plastic tube (poly-foil tube), an all-plastic tube.
Q: What tube sizes are available?
A: Tubes come in virtually any size, and they usually range from 24g to 290g.
Q: Can I sterilize the tubes?
A: Yes, depending on the material, you can sterilize our tubes with UV light.
Q: How long can I store the tubes?
A: From production to filling/sealing, our tubes have a shelf life of 12 months.
