Leave Your Message
Explore our premium selection of structural paper-based containers designed to meet the strict environmental demands of the Australian cosmetics landscape.
Nextruct (formerly Toprint) is a Guangdong-based, China-based one-stop sustainable packaging solutions provider, driven by structural innovation. With 14 years of deep industry experience, our company focuses on the research and development of paper-based structures and the integration of sustainable materials, providing high-value, environmentally friendly packaging solutions for global makeup, personal care, and wellness brands.
Holding 21 patents for innovative paper-based structures and recognized as a winner of the prestigious 2026 Red Dot Product Design Award, Nextruct stands at the forefront of ecological packaging engineering. Through our proprietary paper-based patented technology, combining recyclable glass and recycled plastics, we enable truly viable sustainable brand upgrades without compromising functionality, strength, or commercial viability.
As Australia moves rapidly towards the 2025 National Packaging Targets managed by the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), cosmetic and personal care brands face immense pressure to phase out single-use plastics.
Nextruct bridges the gap between strict environmental compliance and luxurious, functional consumer experiences. Our heavy investment in structural engineering guarantees that our paper tubes withstand the harsh Australian climate while maintaining 100% recyclability.
In recent years, the Australian beauty and personal care industry has undergone a massive paradigm shift. Consumers from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and beyond are demanding radical transparency and plastic-free alternatives. The traditional plastic lip balm tube—notoriously difficult to recycle due to its small size and mixed-material construction—is rapidly being replaced by biodegradable and recyclable paper lip balm tubes.
Australia’s regulatory environment is highly supportive of sustainable initiatives. Under APCO’s framework, brands are encouraged to design packaging that supports a circular economy. Paper and fiber-based containers are naturally aligned with these goals because they are sourced from renewable forests and are highly compatible with Australia’s existing paper recycling streams. Our FSC-certified paper tubes offer a direct pathway for local brands to achieve compliance and win consumer trust.
Designing a paper lip balm tube for the Australian market requires unique engineering solutions. Australia’s extreme heat, dry summers, and coastal humidity mean that natural lip balm formulations (often rich in coconut oil, shea butter, and essential oils) are prone to melting or sweating. Standard paper tubes can absorb these oils, leading to staining and structural failure. Nextruct solves this with specialized, food-grade greaseproof and waterproof linings that protect the tube structure without compromising its biodegradability.
Nextruct (formerly Toprint) — Delivering Global Excellence
As leading paper lip balm tube manufacturers, we understand that a successful transition to sustainable packaging depends on user experience. Consumers expect the same ease-of-use from a cardboard tube as they do from plastic. Here is how Nextruct achieves this balance:
We offer two primary structural designs for the Australian market:
To prevent oil migration and ensure a long shelf life, we utilize state-of-the-art lining technologies:
We combine structural engineering and design capabilities with a global supply chain to provide end-to-end solutions from concept development to mass production and delivery, helping brands achieve packaging innovation and market differentiation.
We integrate structural engineering and design capabilities with a global supply chain to provide end-to-end solutions from concept development to mass production and delivery, helping brands achieve packaging innovation and market differentiation.
Nextruct strictly adheres to three ISO management systems and the SA8000 social responsibility standard, and holds FSC certification, ensuring its production and supply chain are compliant and well-regulated, providing global clients with compliant, high-quality, and environmentally friendly product solutions.
More than a regular packaging supplier, we serve as your reliable long-term ally to advance continuous packaging innovation, ensuring your brand stays ahead of market trends and regulatory shifts.
The versatility of Nextruct’s paper packaging makes it suitable for a wide range of products tailored to the unique lifestyles and preferences of Australian consumers:
Australia is home to some of the world's most unique botanical ingredients, such as Kakadu Plum, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, and Macadamia oil. Brands that harness these native ingredients naturally want packaging that reflects their organic origin. Our FSC-certified, earthy kraft paper lip balm tubes perfectly complement these clean, green formulations, providing a cohesive brand story from ingredients to outer packaging.
Due to the high UV levels in Australia, lip balms with SPF are a daily necessity. Nextruct designs paper tubes with enhanced barrier layers that prevent SPF active ingredients and moisturizing oils from degrading the paper structure, ensuring the product remains clean and functional even when carried in beach bags or pockets.
From Byron Bay to the artistic lanes of Melbourne, Australia boasts a thriving scene of independent cosmetic brands. These brands require high-impact visual differentiation. Nextruct offers bespoke printing options, including soybean-based ink printing, hot stamping, and custom textured papers, allowing boutique brands to stand out on retail shelves in major stores like Sephora, Mecca, or local organic pharmacies.
Beyond lip balms, the trend of solid beauty is expanding to solid perfumes, deodorants, and body balms. Our larger fiber canisters and push-up deodorant tubes (with PCR-PP or plastic-free bases) allow brands to expand their product ranges using a unified, sustainable packaging aesthetic.
Browse our comprehensive portfolio of sustainable packaging solutions. Each product can be customized in size, print, and structural details to match your brand requirements.
Partnering with an overseas manufacturer can raise questions about lead times, custom clearance, and material compliance. At Nextruct, we have refined our supply chain to provide a hassle-free import experience for our Australian clients.
Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) enforces strict biosecurity controls on imported organic materials, including wood and paper products. Because Nextruct uses FSC-certified virgin kraft paper and clean, processed plant fibers, our packaging materials naturally comply with Australia's import regulations. We provide complete documentation, including FSC chain-of-custody certificates and declarations of material composition, to ensure swift customs clearance.
Located in Guangdong, China—the global hub of advanced manufacturing—Nextruct enjoys close proximity to major shipping ports like Shenzhen and Guangzhou. We offer flexible shipping arrangements (FOB, CIF, or DDP) to all major Australian ports, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Fremantle. Whether you require fast air freight for urgent product launches or cost-effective sea freight for high-volume production runs, our logistics team coordinates every step to deliver directly to your warehouse.