Cardboard postal tubes for secure protection
Black mailing tubes post and store rolled items such as posters, maps, prints, charts and plans in a matt black Kraft finish. The 65gsm spiral wound Kraft board gives all-round protection around large-format documents that don't fold, and black plastic end caps are fitted as standard to close both ends. The caps sit snugly but reduce the usable length by 15mm at each end, so allow 30mm when choosing a size. Lengths of these black postal tubes cover 483mm for A2, 686mm for A1 and 1067mm for B0 documents. The board is at least 70% recycled, and both tubes and caps can be reused or recycled.
Sold in packs of 5, 20 or 25, dependant on size, priced per tube.
Where do black mailing tubes work best?
Black mailing tubes suit posting and storing rolled documents and long cylindrical items that need all-round protection with a matt black finish.
- Posters and prints, where the round tube protects rolled artwork from creasing and edge damage.
- Maps and charts, where the 65gsm spiral wound board holds large-format documents that don't fold.
- Plans and drawings, where architects, engineers and contractors send A2, A1 or B0 sheets in a presentable black tube.
- Gift and promotional mailings, where the matt black finish stands out and the fitted caps keep contents in place.
Not for
- Flat documents that must arrive flat and uncreased. Use cardboard envelopes to keep them flat.
- Items that need a flat-sided outer for stacking or palletising. Use cardboard boxes for square-sided storage and handling.
- Royal Mail despatch of the longest size. Reference ST4260B isn't suitable for sending through Royal Mail, so check carrier size rules first.
Specifications
- Colour: black
- Finish: matt black Kraft
- Material: 65gsm spiral wound board
- End caps: black plastic, fitted as standard
- End cap allowance: reduces usable length by 15mm at each end
- Lengths: 483mm for A2, 686mm for A1, 1067mm for B0
- Recycled content: at least 70%
- Reuse and recycling: tubes and caps can be reused or recycled
- Pack quantities: 5, 20 or 25 tubes per pack
- Royal Mail: reference ST4260B isn't suitable for Royal Mail
Choose the right postal tube
Black postal tubes are the ideal choice when a clean matt black finish is needed for mailing tubes with caps to give a premium feel for the goods being shipped.
- Choose black mailing tubes when you need to ship rolled up items such as posters, prints, maps and gift mailings, but a matte black finish is needed or preferred over the standard brown.
- Choose a cardboard postal tube when you want a natural brown finish with a thicker 1.5 to 2mm wall for heavier protection.
- Choose triangular postal tubes when you want a format that resists rolling on benches, shelves and conveyors.
FAQs
How much length do the end caps take up?
Each fitted cap reduces the usable length by 15mm, so allow 30mm in total when choosing a size.
Can I store documents in them as well as post them?
Yes. They work for posting and storing rolled maps, plans, posters, charts and prints.
Are the caps supplied with the tubes?
Yes. These mailing tubes with caps come with black plastic end caps fitted as standard.
Can the tubes be reused?
Yes. The tubes can be reused, and the end caps can be reused if they stay in good condition.
Are any sizes unsuitable for Royal Mail?
Reference ST4260B isn't suitable for sending through Royal Mail. Check carrier size rules before despatch.
Also useful
- Postal tubes for comparing tube sizes, wall thicknesses and finishes across the range.
- Postal tube caps for replacing caps that go missing from reused black tubes.
- Labels for address and handling details on the matt black tube surface.