Aqueous coating
Clear, fast-drying, water-based and eco-friendly. Available in gloss or matte finish.
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Custom Cylinder Boxes
Need a box that looks different? Aqua Printers makes custom cylinder boxes for candles, tea, cosmetics, snacks, and gifts. The round shape helps your product stand out on the shelf. Printing options are wide: choose offset for sharp colors on large orders, digital for small orders and quick design changes, or screen printing for bold colors on kraft tubes.
Want extra shine? Add foil, embossing, spot UV, or soft-touch coating. You can also choose window cutouts, rope handles, custom inserts, metal or plastic lids, and sleeve wraps, so you can pick what fits your product and budget.
Ordering is simple. Orders start at 100 boxes, with wholesale pricing on bulk orders and free shipping across the US. Production takes 6 to 8 business days. Not sure about the quality? Ask for free samples first, and send us your size and design to get a free quote on your cylinder boxes.
Starting price. Final cost depends on size, quantity and finish — request a quote for exact pricing.
Free shippingAcross the USA
Low minimum orderFrom 100 units
Fast turnaround6–8 days
Best price guaranteeWe beat any quote
Experience10+ years in packaging
Specification
| Box style | Custom cylinder boxes |
| Suitable for | Candles, tea, cosmetics, snacks, gifts |
| Dimensions | All custom diameters and heights |
| Minimum quantity | 100 boxes |
| Material | Paperboard tubes, kraft tubes |
| Lids | Metal, plastic |
| Printing | Offset, digital, screen printing |
| Colors | CMYK, Pantone |
| Coating | Soft-touch, spot UV |
| Add-on finishes | Foil stamping, embossing |
| Features | Window cutouts, rope handles, custom inserts, sleeve wraps |
| Samples | Free samples |
| Pricing | Wholesale pricing on bulk orders |
| Turnaround | 6 to 8 business days |
| Shipping | Free across the US |
Order process
01
Choose your Packaging
Start by browsing our extensive range of packaging styles and designs. Whether you're in the market for something simple and classic or intricate and bespoke, we've got a multitude of options to suit your needs.
02
Customize the design
Once you've chosen a style, it's time to make it uniquely yours. Upload your design or collaborate with our in-house design team to craft a packaging solution that resonates with your brand's aesthetic and vision.
03
Select materials and finishes
Our platform allows you to pick from a variety of materials, be it eco-friendly options, premium finishes or durable structures. Enhance the tactile experience with finishes like matte, gloss, embossing or specialty textures.
04
Review and approve
Before we move to production, we'll send you a digital proof or a physical sample upon request. This ensures you're 100% satisfied with the design and materials chosen. Review, make any necessary changes, and give us the green light when you're ready.
05
Production begins
Once you've approved the design, our team gets to work. With state-of-the-art machinery and a dedicated workforce, we ensure that every order is crafted to perfection, adhering to the highest quality standards.
06
Shipment and delivery
With our efficient logistics network, we guarantee timely deliveries. As your order is packed and prepared for shipment, we'll provide tracking details to keep you informed every step of the way.
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Coatings, printing, materials & finishes
UV coating
Fast-drying coating cured with ultraviolet light. Available in gloss or matte finish.
Spot gloss UV
UV coating applied to a specified area only, then cured with ultraviolet light.
Soft touch coating
Creates a velvety texture on the surface for a more tactile, premium feel.
Varnish
Clear coating applied using the CMYK printing method. Gloss, satin or matte.
Lamination
Protective film bonded to the surface of packaging to maximize durability.
Anti-scratch lamination
BOPP film that resists scratches, scuffs and fingerprints. Cost-effective option.
Soft touch / silk lamination
Similar to peach skin to the touch. Available in a satin or matte finish.
Digital printing
Elevate your brand image with high-quality digital printing for product packaging.
Offset printing
Our offset printing process produces vibrant and precise results at volume.
Oil based inks
Print with durability and richness using oil-based inks for long-lasting colour.
Pantone colors
Get accurate colour representation with Pantone colour-matching for your packaging.
Pantone metallic colors
Add shimmer and luxury with Pantone metallic colours for your packaging.
Soy vegetable based colors
Eco-friendly printing with soy-based vegetable inks for packaging items.
UV printing
Instantly cured ink that sits crisp and bright on coated surfaces.
Water based ink
Reliable, eco-friendly printing with water-based ink for your packaging.
SBS C1S
Premium-grade bleached white paperboard coated on one side for high-quality printing and finishes.
SBS C2S
Premium-grade bleached white paperboard coated on two sides for high-quality printing and finishes.
CCNB
Duplex paperboard made from 90% recycled paper pulp with a white surface for high-quality printing.
Fully recycled CCNB
Duplex paperboard coated on one side and made from 90% recycled paper pulp.
Natural kraft board
Uncoated and unbleached kraft linerboard made from a mixture of virgin and recycled paper pulp.
Oyster white board
Coated, textured linerboard featuring an off-white surface for high-quality printing.
Kemi white board
Coated, semi-gloss linerboard with a brilliant white and smooth surface for high-quality printing.
Bleached white board
Bleached white board with a brilliant white finish for high-quality vibrant printing.
Hot foil stamping
Form of relief printing in which foil is transferred to a surface at high temperatures.
Cold foil printing
Foil transferred to a surface by pressing onto UV curable adhesives.
Blind embossing
A die is pressed on the back of the material to form a raised motif.
Blind debossing
A die is pressed on the front of the material to recess the motif.
Registered embossing
A die is pressed on the back of the material, aligned to the printed artwork.
Combination embossing
Embossing combined with foil stamping to create a 3D motif with a foil finish.
Window patching
A die-cut shape layered with plastic film to showcase the product inside.
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Frequently asked questions
Everything brands ask us before their first run — minimums, materials, artwork and lead times.
Free design supportWe rebuild your file to print standard.
Reply within 2 hoursWritten pricing back the same day.
Free printed sampleHold your artwork before you commit.
NDA on requestYour artwork and specs stay confidential.
01 What Are Cylinder Boxes?
Cylinder boxes are round tube-style boxes, usually with a lid, used for candles, tea, cosmetics, snacks, and gifts. The round shape looks different from the square boxes around it on a shelf.
02 Which Printing Method Should I Choose for Cylinder Boxes?
Offset gives sharp, consistent color and suits large orders. Digital suits small orders and quick design changes, since it doesn’t need printing plates. Screen printing gives bold, solid colors on kraft tubes. Tell us your quantity and artwork, and we’ll recommend one.
03 What Lid Options Are Available?
Metal and plastic lids are both available, along with other closures depending on the tube. Metal lids look premium and hold well, and plastic lids are lighter and more cost-effective. Tell us what you’re packing, and we’ll recommend a lid.
04 How Do I Size a Cylinder Box?
Measure your product’s diameter and height, including any cap or topper. Because the box is round, diameter matters more than length and width. We’ll size the tube with a little room so the product slides in cleanly.
05 Can I Add a Window, Rope Handle, or Sleeve Wrap?
Yes. A window cutout shows the product, a rope handle makes the box easier to carry, and a sleeve wrap adds a printed layer around the tube. Tell us which features you want, and we’ll check how they fit together on your size.
06 What Finishes Can I Add to a Cylinder Box?
Foil stamping, embossing, spot UV, and soft-touch coating. Foil and embossing on a lid or logo work especially well on round tubes, and soft-touch gives a smooth, premium feel.
07 Can Cylinder Boxes Hold Tea, Snacks, and Other Food?
Yes, with the right lining. Tell us whether the food touches the tube directly or sits in a pouch or tin, and we’ll recommend a food-safe liner or coating.
08 Do Cylinder Boxes Need Inserts?
Custom inserts hold products in place, which suits candles, cosmetics, and gift sets. Tell us your product, and we’ll recommend a fit.
09 Can I Ship Products in Cylinder Boxes?
Tubes can dent if they’re knocked, and round boxes roll, so for parcel shipping we recommend an outer shipping box. Tell us how you ship, and we’ll advise.
10 What Are the Minimum Order, Samples, and Shipping Terms for Cylinder Boxes?
Orders start at 100 boxes, with wholesale pricing on bulk orders and free shipping across the US. Production typically takes 6 to 8 business days, and free samples are available before you commit.
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Ordering packaging with my own logo from Aqua Printers was the best decision for my brand. Beautifully printed, strong, and it gives a luxury feel to every package. My customers are impressed every time they open it.
EPEdwin PatrickApparel brand ownerGoogle
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I didn't expect anyone to comment on packaging. After switching to Aqua Printers, customers kept posting pictures of it and our branding on social improved dramatically. It basically became free marketing for us.
MJMargaret JerryBakery ownerGoogle
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Very happy with the final product and it shipped to me quickly. The proof stage caught a colour issue before production, which saved us a whole run. I'll be coming back for more.
CBCindy BerkaSnack startup founderTrustpilot
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