Postal tubes for shipping with royal mail

Discover our range of premium postal tubes, designed specifically for secure and reliable shipping with Royal Mail.

Our tubes are ideal for sending important documents, posters, artwork, and blueprints, ensuring your items arrive at their destination in excellent condition.

Royal Mail Postal Tubes – Requirements 

When shipping postal tubes with Royal Mail in the UK, there are specific requirements and guidelines you must follow to ensure your items are accepted and delivered efficiently. Here are the key requirements:

Size and weight restrictions: 

The length of the tube plus twice the diameter MUST NOT exceed 104cm. 

The maximum length of the tube MUST NOT exceed 90cm. 

Royal mail accommodates for parcels up to 20kg. 

Packaging requirements: 

Ensure postal tube is securely sealed with end caps or plugs that are fixed in place.

Royal Mail Postal Tubes – Requirements 

When sending postal tubes with Royal Mail in the UK, there are specific requirements and guidelines you must follow to ensure your items are accepted and delivered smoothly. 

Size and weight restrictions: 

  • The length of the tube plus twice the diameter MUST NOT exceed 104cm. 
  • The maximum length of the tube MUST NOT exceed 90cm. 
  • Royal mail accommodates for parcels up to 20kg. 

Packaging requirements: 

  • Postal tubes must be securely sealed using end caps or plugs that are fixed in place.
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OUR PRODUCTS

At Postal Tube Shop, we offer a range of high-quality postal tubes from A1 to B2 sizes, perfectly suited for sending with Royal Mail.

Our postal tubes are available in sizes that meet Royal Mail’s strict size and weight requirements, making it easy to choose the right option for your delivery.

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Postal Tubes

A1 POSTAL TUBES

Price range: £19.20 through £424.68
Stacks of postal tubes with end caps at the end

Postal Tubes

A2 POSTAL TUBES

Price range: £16.80 through £795.80
Stacks of postal tubes with end caps at the end

Postal Tubes

A3 POSTAL TUBES

Price range: £15.90 through £704.53
Stacks of postal tubes with end caps at the end

Postal Tubes

B1 POSTAL TUBES

Price range: £18.18 through £441.61
Stacks of postal tubes with end caps at the end

Postal Tubes

B2 POSTAL TUBES

Price range: £18.48 through £369.54
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Benefits of Using Our Postal Tubes with Royal Mail:

Our postal tubes are designed to work within Royal Mail’s pricing and size structure, helping to keep postage costs low without compromising on protection.

Made from strong yet lightweight cardboard, they provide reliable protection for posters, prints and documents during transit.

Royal Mail offers flexible delivery options, including First Class (1-2 working days), economical Second Class (2-3 working days), secure Signed For, and next-day Special Delivery with tracking and insurance.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Our postal tubes meet Royal Mail’s size and strength requirements and are suitable for sending posters, documents and other rolled items safely through the postal network.

Royal Mail permits a range of tube sizes depending on the service selected. Our product listings include detailed dimensions so you can easily choose a postal tube that complies with Royal Mail’s size and weight requirements.

Yes. Bulk pricing is available for businesses, fulfilment centres and regular shippers. Please contact us for a wholesale quote.

All cardboard used in our postal tubes is fully recyclable. Plastic end caps are also recyclable through standard plastic recycling streams.