Aluminum Collapsible Tubes | Travel, hair care, cosmetics | 100% aluminum (EN 10088), 80–100ml capacity (ISO 10725), 35–40mm diameter (ISO 2281) | ▲ Lightweight ▲ (30% lighter than plastic), oxygen/moisture barrier ▲ (ASTM F1307), customizable printing (offset/silk screen ▲ ASTM D6909) | Higher cost ▲, limited flexibility compared to plastic |
Plastic Flexible Tubes | Everyday lotions, toothpaste | HDPE material (ASTM D883), 50–150ml capacity (ISO 10725), bendable (ASTM D2240) | Cost-effective, flexible, transparent options ▲ (FDA-compliant clarity) | Permeable to oxygen ▲ (ASTM D1434), UV degradation risk ▲ (ISO 11341) |
Standard Rigid Plastic Tubes | Home cosmetics, non-fragile products | PP material (ASTM D883), 50–200ml capacity (ISO 10725), rigid structure (ISO 13314) | Durable, affordable, stackable ▲ (ISO 780 stacking test) | Heavy, non-collapsible, limited customization ▲ (only basic printing) |
Biodegradable Plastic Tubes | Eco-friendly lotions, short-term use | PLA material (ASTM D6400), 50–100ml capacity (ISO 10725), biodegradable (EN 13432) | Environmentally friendly ▲ (compostable in 180 days), lightweight | Short shelf life ▲ (6–12 months), higher cost ▲, less durable |
Metal Foil Laminated Tubes | High-end cosmetics, sensitive products | Foil laminated (ASTM D3015), 30–100ml capacity (ISO 10725), barrier protection (ISO 14683) | Superior barrier properties ▲ (blocks 99% UV light), sleek design ▲ (hot stamping) | Expensive ▲, rigid, heavier than aluminum ▲ (ISO 10725) |
Glass Containers | Luxury cosmetics, non-pressurized items | Borosilicate glass (ISO 3585), 50–200ml capacity (ISO 10725), non-reactive (USP Class VI) | Non-porous, heat-resistant ▲ (up to 500°C), luxurious aesthetic | Fragile ▲ (drop test failure at 1m ▲ ISO 2244), heavy, non-portable |