Cosmetic tube packaging / 073-PAN-SLT
Custom High-Gloss Gold ABL Cosmetic Tube
Panpac branding concept based on the supplied reference. Approve the actual pack before production.
Product Overview
The gold finish is the point of this ABL range, so approve it after filling and sealing. A flat artwork proof will not show where the sleeve seam lands, how the shoulder catches the light or whether the tail fold disturbs the finish.
Use this format for facial cleanser, hand cream, premium skincare sets. Approve the gold finish on a filled and crimped sample. Inspect laminate seam registration, shoulder transitions and scratches after carton handling.
For a custom printing quote, send the target fill, artwork count and preferred finish together. This lets the sleeve, closure and decoration be reviewed as one pack before a printed sample is ordered.
Full Specifications
| Item | Reference and order confirmation |
|---|---|
| Packaging format | Gold ABL cosmetic tube |
| SKU | 073-PAN-SLT |
| Reference fill | 10–200 g supplier reference; confirm volume using formula density |
| Sleeve and materials | Aluminium barrier laminate per supplier reference |
| Closure and outlet | Matching gold-tone closure; confirm fit by size |
| Tube diameter / length / orifice | Confirm from signed drawing |
| Tail condition / sealing window | Agree with filler after trials |
| Temperature and pressure limits | No rating supplied; agree test method and limits for the intended conditions |
| Compliance and certificates | Request documentation for the exact pack and destination |
| MOQ | Quote by size, print and closure |
| Lead time | Confirm sample, approval and production dates separately |
Key Features
- Align the sleeve seam away from priority artwork
- Compare colour before and after crimping
- Rub decorated samples against the intended carton contact surfaces
Applications
For a coordinated cleanser and hand cream range, agree the fill and tube size independently for each formula. Keep the same approved gold reference where the substrates and decoration process permit.
For orders to Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East, Africa or Latin America, state the destination and any packaging document requirements when requesting a quote.
Quality & Material Test
Request the laminate layer specification and confirm which layer contacts the formula. Inspect the sleeve seam and crimp on filled samples.
| Material grade and contact parts | Confirm each component separately. Use food-contact or cosmetic-grade wording only if documentation supports the exact grade and intended use. |
|---|---|
| Material declarations and reports | Specify the exact construction, colour and batch or sample reference. Request available declarations or agree additional testing before ordering. |
| Heavy metals and migration | Agree the analytes or migration scope, sample configuration, test conditions and destination requirements first. Existing reports must cover the requested material or finished pack. |
| Appearance and functional approval | Inspect the sleeve, print, cap and applicable dispenser against the signed sample. Agree checks for leakage, dose, rubbing and closure fit as relevant. |
Surface Finishing Options
Treat the gold laminate as the background. Compare a contrasting screen print with foil on the formed sleeve before choosing a second metallic effect.
| Screen printing and hot foil | Review screen print for solid logos and text; request gold or silver foil proofing where the sleeve, print zone and artwork support it. |
|---|---|
| UV spray, frost and colour spray | Review available finishes for the actual sleeve or cap substrate. Confirm flex, adhesion and appearance on a formed sample. |
| Electroplating and embossing | Consider only for a suitable component. Confirm plating or metallisation method for the cap; moulded relief may require new tooling. Avoid assuming the same process fits a flexible sleeve. |
Packaging & Shipment
Use individual sleeves or bags and dividers to stop the reflective surfaces rubbing.
| Individual protection and inner boxes | Quote individual PP bags where suitable for the finish, plus inner boxes or dividers for decorated sleeves and caps. Confirm counts and whether closures ship fitted or separately. |
|---|---|
| Export cartons and pallet option | Agree export carton strength, pack orientation, pallet pattern if required, and outer labels by SKU and artwork. |
| Sea shipment preparation | Agree moisture protection and handling for the intended route. Review a packed sample for rubbing, deformation or damage under the proposed stack. |
Buying Notes
| Sample policy and timing | Ask for separate dates and charges for stock samples, decorated pre-production samples and samples requiring a new mould. |
|---|---|
| MOQ tiers | Request tiers per size, sleeve or cap colour and artwork. Ask which combinations can share a production run. |
| Custom tooling | Confirm stock tooling versus a new mould, drawing approval, trial schedule, ownership and maintenance in the quote. |
| Colour and artwork | Send vector artwork, colour references and the current dieline. Agree print-safe areas and an assembled colour sample before release. |
| Lead time and warranty | Agree when production lead time starts, the dispatch window, the approved inspection standard and the written claim or replacement terms. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the gold tube be specified by grams alone?
No. Share target net fill and density, then agree actual fill volume, headspace and tail-seal allowance.
Can I specify one gold finish for every component?
Set a visual reference for the assembled tube. A laminate sleeve and a separately decorated cap can reflect light differently.
What should I send with my RFQ?
Quote reference 073-PAN-SLT. Include the target fill, quantity per artwork, formula type, filling method and destination country. State any required documents and delivery date so sample and production schedules can be quoted separately.
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