Large-Diameter Cardboard Tubes: Bespoke Options for Wider Products

Learn how to plan large-diameter cardboard tubes for wide products, gift sets and bundles, including bespoke plates, fit and artwork proportions.

By Big Tubes editorial team · Published 15 July 2026 · Size guide

Quick answer

Large-diameter cardboard tubes are useful for wider bottles, bundled products, gift sets and formats that do not fit a standard opening. Start with the complete packed width and height, then confirm whether a stocked diameter is suitable or whether a large order may require new plates.

When a larger tube makes sense

Use a wider tube when the product itself is wide, when several items share one pack or when the insert needs room to present the product properly. Do not make a tube wider simply to create “more luxury”: excess empty space can make the pack feel under-filled.

Proportion matters

As diameter grows, height and artwork scale need to be considered together. A wide, short tube can feel like a canister; a tall, wide tube becomes a statement pack and may need additional base support.

Bespoke plate considerations

Big Tubes stocks diameters from 35mm to 150mm. For large orders that need a larger tube, new plates may be required. Share the product dimensions and expected quantity early so the route can be discussed before artwork is finalised.

Design for the circumference

A wider tube gives more printable area, but it also changes how much artwork is seen at once. Use a clear front-facing hierarchy and let the pattern or supporting story travel around the sides.

Read the tube size guide and send a product sample or dimensions.

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