Square and rectangular tins with a clear window
Direct Eco Green offers its window tins in two shapes, both with a transparent window so customers see the product before they buy.
- Square tin box with window — compact and stackable, popular for loose tea, candies and small gifts.
- Rectangular tin box with window — for cookies, chocolate, pasta, rice and gift assortments.
A metal tin is a pack customers keep: once emptied, it is reused for storage, which keeps your brand on the kitchen shelf. Typical contents include tea, coffee, chocolate, cookies, sweets, sugar, pasta, rice and gift items.
Specifications & factory formats
| Format | Material | Sizes | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square tin with window | Tinplate + transparent PVC window | Listed size or custom | Tea, candies, small gifts |
| Rectangular tin with window | Tinplate + transparent PVC window | Listed size or custom | Cookies, chocolate, pasta, rice |
The listed factory size for this range is 105 mm (4.1 in). Format, size and color are customized; printing is offered in CMYK, PMS, CMYK + PMS or custom techniques. MOQ depends on material, size and printing — it is stated in your quote.
Materials, food contact and end of life
Tinplate is tin-coated steel, chosen because it protects food from moisture, oxygen, light, temperature changes and physical damage. The window tins are food-contact grade; ask for the food-contact documentation for your market with your quote.
- Reuse first: a sturdy tin is often kept and reused for years, which is its strongest environmental argument.
- Recycling: steel is accepted by many recycling programs, but the PVC window is a different material. Tell consumers to separate it where possible and check local rules before printing a recycling claim.
- Window film: if your brand prefers to avoid PVC, ask whether an alternative window film is available for your reference.
Compliance for the US and Canada
Window tins are durable retail packaging, so the main points are food contact and claims. The FTC Green Guides require recyclable and reusable claims to be qualified and substantiated, and California SB 343 restricts the chasing-arrows symbol and "recyclable" claims to materials that meet state recyclability criteria — relevant for a pack that combines steel and a plastic window.
Canada's Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations target single-use foodservice ware made from problematic plastics, including PVC; a reusable retail tin is a different category, but confirm the classification with your compliance team if the tin is used in foodservice.
Custom printing and private label
Direct Eco Green prints your artwork on the tinplate in CMYK, PMS or a combination, and adapts the format, size and color of the tin to your product. Window tins can be ordered alongside standard tin boxes or chocolate and macaron boxes for a coordinated gift range in one shipment. Samples are available before mass production.
Why buy tin boxes factory-direct from Direct Eco Green
Direct Eco Green is a manufacturer and sourcing partner, not a distributor: it works with selected, audited partner factories in Asia and Europe and carries out quality control on site. For printed metal packaging, that covers print registration, window sealing and lid fit.
Tea, coffee and confectionery brands ordering high volumes benefit from a lower total cost of ownership, private-label tins and consolidated shipments with other packaging. Send your format and artwork through the quote form for a tailored quote within 48 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What are Direct Eco Green tin boxes with window made of?
Direct Eco Green window tins are made of tinplate with a transparent PVC window. The tin boxes come in square and rectangular formats.
Are tin boxes with window food-safe?
Yes. The tin boxes with window are food-contact grade and suitable for tea, coffee, chocolate, cookies, sweets, sugar, pasta and rice. Ask for the food-contact documentation for your market with your quote.
Can I print my brand on a tin box with window?
Yes. Direct Eco Green prints tin boxes with window in CMYK, PMS, CMYK + PMS or custom printing, with your logo and colors. Size and format are also customized.
Are window tins recyclable?
The steel body of a window tin is accepted by many recycling programs, but the PVC window is a separate material that should be removed where possible. Check local rules and California SB 343 before printing a recycling claim on window tins.
What size are the tin boxes with window?
The listed factory size for tin boxes with window is 105 mm (4.1 in), and custom sizes are produced on request. The MOQ depends on size and printing and is stated in your quote.
