When we talk about “UV protection” in the context of a cosmetic tube, we’re not talking about sunscreen—that’s a different topic, one that concerns skin protection. It’s about how the packaging design and material protect the formula inside the tube from light, which accelerates the degradation of unstable active ingredients. This guide, however, covers a […]
Soft Touch varnish is a coating that gives the tube’s surface a matte, velvety texture, often compared to suede or peach skin. It’s this texture—not the color or print itself—that makes the packaging feel different from a standard, smooth tube. The surface not only looks more subdued but also creates a distinctive soft feel under […]
The octagonal cap is a tube closure with an octagonal profile, whose flat walls increase the number of finger contact points during unscrewing. This shape can facilitate turning even when hands are wet or slippery, while also giving the packaging a distinct geometry. In MPACK tubes, the cap is part of the overall specification, so […]
A cosmetic tube is often thought of as being made from a single material – ‘plastic’ – but in practice its body is usually a carefully engineered blend of three polyethylene grades: LDPE, HDPE and LLDPE, each contributing a different property to the finished packaging. This matters when you choose a tube for a cream, […]
Brands working with light–sensitive actives often assume they have to choose between an opaque tube that protects the formula and a transparent one that shows it off. In practice, a UV filter compounded into the tube wall can offer both. This matters when your product story depends on texture, colour or formula visibility. It also […]
A tube for mayonnaise and a tube for hand cream can look almost identical – yet they fall under entirely different legal regimes, material requirements and quality tests. The difference isn’t in appearance. It’s in what happens inside the packaging. If you work with mustard, mayonnaise, tomato concentrate, honey, spreads or sauces, you need more […]
