Our Malibu Tubes are tubes that stand on their "heads" with the cap down. They are sometimes called "tottles". Because they sit on their “head”, most of the cream is already waiting for dispensing so less is left behind in the tube, but they are flexible enough to squeeze. We currently stock 4 sizes of Malibu’s from our Mini, to our Extra Large Tube. They are a firm HDPE plastic, but are not rigid, and they squidge down so that you can squeeze out the last of the contents.

Our Malibu tubes are suitable for thin lotions, thick shampoos, hair conditioners, moisturising creams and fine to medium scrubs. The caps remain attached to the tube when open (called a "butterfly hinge") and the dispensing hole measures 5mm. Although the diameter of the tube is quite wide (about 1 cm) it can be tricky to fill without mess!

Use a Ziplock Bag (like we use to package our waxes in) like an Icing Bag with the bottom corner snipped off – easy and no mess!

Use a Ziplock Bag large enough to comfortably take the cream – this depends on the batch size. As you have more control, it is safer to use 2 or 3 medium sized bags, rather than one big Ziplock, and also you can split up the batch to use 2 or 3 scents for one batch this way.

• Stand Malibu Tubes (without the lids) into a coffee mug or jug to keep them vertical and stable. By wedging several into the jug, they sit nice and firmly.
• Spoon the Cream, Lotion or Hair Conditioner into the Bag and remove excess air and carefully zip to seal
• Twist the zipper section to create a firm "bag".
• Snip a small section off one Bottom corner and apply light pressure to squeeze the lotion out the corner hole.
• Tap the jug onto the bench to allow air to escape from the tubes, and finish filling.

TIP: Depending on the thickness of the product, it can sometimes be easiest to fill the Ziplock bags whilst it is still slightly warm – not too warm though or it may sweat. If there is a danger of condensation, place the bag into a large bowl whilst filling, to support the weight and don’t zip until completely cold.

You'll find Ziplock Bags for Sale on our Packaging Pages listed under "Bags".