A3 RECAP POSTAL TUBES

Plastic-Free A3 Recap Postal Tubes

Our A3 Recap postal tubes pair our compact, durable cardboard tube with a fully plastic-free end cap, so certificates, diplomas and smaller prints travel in packaging that’s recyclable from end to end, not just the tube body. It’s our most sustainable option for shipping documents that are often kept and framed rather than thrown away.

What Makes a Recap Tube Different?

Our Recap range goes further, using an upgraded end cap material designed to remove plastic from the closure entirely, without losing the grip and seal strength of a conventional plug. For universities, award bodies and businesses with a zero-plastic sourcing policy, Recap gives you a tube built around that requirement, rather than a general-purpose tube that happens to be recyclable.

Built for Certificates, Diplomas & Compact Prints

A3 is our most compact standard size, and Recap tubes at this size are most often used for certificates, diplomas, maps and smaller artwork or photography prints, where a rigid tube matters more for presentation and protection than for sheer scale.

Need A Lower-Cost Standard Option?

If the Recap end cap isn’t a requirement for your shipment, our standard A3 Postal Tubes offer the same protective construction at a lower price point, with our regular plastic-free plug fitted as standard.

Looking to Buy in Bulk?

We offer transparent tiered discounts and wholesale rates on our A3 Recap tubes, with standard stock packs available to suit both single orders and larger graduation, awards or print-run batches. As a direct UK manufacturer, we can accommodate large commercial orders and custom manufacturing runs. View pricing on our Bulk Buy Postal Tubes page, or contact us for a custom quote.

Custom & Anti-Roll Options

Recap tubes can also be made to your own bespoke specification. Contact us to discuss custom Recap orders.

• All A3 Recap Postal Tubes include our plastic-free Recap end cap as standard.
• Tube dimensions allow the relevant paper size to roll on its shortest length.
• Other tube diameters and Recap sizes are available.
• Bespoke Recap tubes are made to order with a 3-5 day lead time, depending on size and quantity.

Courier Suitability

Courier suitability is provided as general guidance and is based on the typical packaged size of this tube. Final classification may vary depending on the selected diameter and the courier’s assessment.

• Often suitable for Royal Mail parcel services, given A3’s shorter length
• Typically suitable for Evri Standard Parcel
• Typically suitable for DPD (service dependent)

Courier requirements can vary. Always check the courier’s current published parcel limits before shipping. For further guidance, see our Postal Tubes for Courier Services page.