
Qtubes
QFlex® technology
QFlex® technology - a combination of the perfect quality of flexographic printing with a flexible extruded PE tube.
QFlex® - Excellent quality and precision of flexographic printing on the print substrate
- 11 printing stations
- Cold Stamping
- printing on a metallized print substrate
- glossy or matte varnish using QProtect® technology
- full visual control of print quality
- 360-degree print
QFlex® New materials, new possibilities
- metallized – 100% of the surface
- transparent or white
- tubes with diameters of 35, 40 and 50 mm
QFlex® Tube structure
- extruded PE tube (option: PCR, green PE)
- PE layer
- EVOH barrier (optional)
- printing layer (optional: PET, PP, PE or 100% metallized)
- decorative layer (UV paints, cold stamping)
- varnish layer (optional: QProtect® bacteriostatic varnish)
QFlex® Care for the environment
- production of cosmetic tubes according to the 3R philosophy – REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE
- the possibility of producing a tube consisting of PCR or BIO materials up to 83% of its volume
- minimal amount of waste
QFlex® EVOH barrier
- an excellent barrier against oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide and helium
- reduces the need for preservatives and extends the possible shelf life of the product
- the smell, color and freshness of the products remain intact
- recyclable and environmentally safe
Screen printing
- special colors
- selective and effect varnishes
- additional decorations

Other products & services

Tubes with low profile caps
Slim caps for Ø35/40/50 mm cosmetic tubes: lightweight, minimalistic design with less material and a premium look.

Monotube
Monotube: 100% PE mono-material cosmetic tube designed for easier recycling and future PPWR requirements.

QTubes Academy
Qtubes Academy: hands-on training for clients to explore QFlex technology, packaging options and share know-how.

Sustainable Cosmetic Tubes
PE cosmetic tubes Ø35/40/50 mm, optional EVOH, green PE and PCR up to 50%; selected structures reach 83% PCR/BIO.

3R philosophy – REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE
Cosmetic tubes made in line with the 3R philosophy: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – for a more sustainable future.

QProtect®
QProtect®: antibacterial lacquer with active silver nanoparticles that inhibit bacterial growth for lasting protection.

QExpress
From concept to shelf in 10 days.