Rolled construction drawings & blueprints
Choose a mailing tube long enough for the drawing width and large enough for the rolled plans with suitable clearance.
Mailing Tubes for Posters, Artwork, Blueprints & Banners
Signs, Art & Architecture
Mailing tubes for posters, artwork, blueprints & banners
Blueprints, drawings, prints and banners may be easier to protect when rolled instead of folded. Select a cardboard mailing tube around the rolled size of the item, then add appropriate internal wrap and separate end closures.
Architectural drawingsPosters and printed artKraft tubes: 2–6 inch ID
Made for real applications
How signs, art & architecture buyers use cardboard cores & tubes
Start with the intended application and select a product based on the actual dimensions and requirements.
Posters, prints and reproductions
A correctly sized shipping tube may reduce folds in rolled prints. Consider the print’s finish and required protective interleaving.
Rolled banners and display graphics
Some flexible banners and prints can be shipped as rolls; confirm rolling suitability and tube strength for each item.
Protect the finish
Measure the rolled print—not the unrolled sheet
Tube length follows the rolled sheet or banner width. Tube inside diameter must accommodate the final rolled outside diameter plus protective wrapping. Delicate prints may require acid-free interleaving or other preservation packaging not sold here.
Products are selected by specifications, not stock photography
Our photographs illustrate the industry. The actual purchasable products, listed diameters, cut lengths and variant prices appear below.
Shop the products we actually sell
Featured cardboard cores and tubes for signs, art & architecture
Shop kraft mailing tubes by inside diameter and cut length. The actual tube diameter, not the design file size, determines which option fits.
2" ID kraft tubes
Choose a cut length for rollable items or compatible storage/packaging needs.
From $1.70 / tube
TUBE-2x12
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3" ID kraft tubes
Select .125" or .25" listed wall versions and the appropriate length.
From $4.80 / tube
3" × 12" (.125" wall) · SKU TUBE-3x.125x12
View sizes & prices →4" ID
4" ID kraft tubes
Larger-opening kraft tubes with 12- to 48-inch length options.
From $2.75 / tube
TUBE-4x12
Size illustration—not a product photo.View sizes & prices →5" ID
5" ID kraft tubes
For rolled goods requiring a larger internal opening; fit to actual contents.
From $4.50 / tube
TUBE-5x12
Size illustration—not a product photo.View sizes & prices →6" ID
6" ID kraft tubes
Largest listed kraft tube ID in this catalog, for appropriately sized rolls.
From $6.00 / tube
TUBE-6x12
Size illustration—not a product photo.View sizes & prices →Some 4–6 inch catalog tube photos are shared among diameter listings; neutral drawings are used above to avoid showing the wrong size. For reference: prices are from the October 22, 2026 Shopify export, with the 3-inch ID / .125-inch wall / 48-inch tube corrected to $19.20 as confirmed by the store owner. The live selected-variant price prevails; shipping, taxes and availability can change.
Actual variant pricing
Poster and blueprint tube size & price examples
These per-tube prices come directly from the Shopify variant export. For 3-inch tubes, the column refers to the .125-inch wall option.
| Cut length | 2" ID | 3" ID / .125" | 4" ID | 5" ID | 6" ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18″ | $2.50 | $4.80 | $4.00 | $5.00 | $9.50 |
| 24″ | $3.30 | $9.60 | $5.25 | $6.00 | $8.00 |
| 30″ | $3.60 | $12.00 | $6.50 | $7.50 | $10.00 |
| 36″ | $4.25 | $14.40 | $7.50 | $9.00 | $12.00 |
| 48″ | $5.50 | $19.20 | $10.00 | $12.00 | $15.00 |
For reference: prices are from the October 22, 2026 Shopify export, with the 3-inch ID / .125-inch wall / 48-inch tube corrected to $19.20 as confirmed by the store owner. The live selected-variant price prevails; shipping, taxes and availability can change. Cardboard cores and kraft tubes must be matched to your equipment, contents, load and environment.
Calculate tube length
For plans or posters, tube length must accommodate the rolled sheet width plus any protective buffer and closures.
Use separate caps and internal protection
Plastic poly plugs are separately priced. Avoid letting a cap contact a delicate print edge directly; add suitable protective materials.
Finish the shipment
Find matching-size plastic tube caps
Caps are sold separately, with quantity-dependent pricing. The links below lead to diameter-specific catalog listings; verify cap fit and any sealing requirements before ordering.
2" caps — from $0.90 each3" caps — from $0.90 each4" caps — from $0.90 each5" caps — from $1.00 each6" caps — from $2.00 each
Cap listings for some diameters reuse catalog images from other sizes; choose caps by the product title and diameter, not the thumbnail alone.
Practical product sourcing
Keep plans and prints rolled, not creased
Find tubes for shipments of rollable drawings and printed material—then check the individual item’s packaging and handling requirements.
Common buyer questions
Signs, Art & Architecture FAQs
What size tube works for blueprints?
Measure the width of the sheet once rolled and the outside diameter of the rolled bundle with protective material. Choose a tube exceeding those dimensions appropriately.
Do you sell 36-inch or 48-inch mailing tubes?
Several tube diameters have 36-inch and 48-inch variants. See the individual product for the actual selected size and price.
Are mailing tubes safe for original artwork?
Material sensitivity varies. The export does not establish archival or acid-free suitability for these tubes; use appropriate sleeves or interleaving for sensitive originals.
Do I need plastic end caps?
For many shipments a correctly fitted closure is useful. The cap products are separate, and suitability should be checked for the actual tube.
Can I ship rigid signs in these tubes?
Only rollable material should be considered. Rigid signs that cannot roll should use another form of protective packaging.
Need different dimensions or full-volume pricing?
Tell us your inside diameter, wall thickness (if applicable), cut length, quantity, intended use and shipping ZIP code. We'll review the request against available products and sourcing options.
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