What it does
A ring slot tray is a shallow tray with a row of slots, so a range of rings is shown together, upright and in order. It is how a graded range is presented and how it is put back correctly at the end of the day.
Microfibre suede on a ring slot tray, specifically
Suede gives a crisper slot edge than velvet, which suits a tray showing a graded range where the rows are meant to look precise. It grips less, so the slots want to be cut a fraction tighter.
Getting the proportion right
Slot pitch and depth decide how many rings fit and how they read. Slots too close and the rings touch; too far apart and the tray looks half empty. The pitch should be set from the widest shank in the range, not the average.
How microfibre suede is applied to a display form
Microfibre suede has a short, even nap and no grain direction to match, so it wraps a compound curve more cleanly than velvet and shows fewer joins. That makes it the default on shaped forms.
Where it is used
Counter cases showing a graded range, and back-of-house storage where the same tray goes into the safe overnight. That double use is the reason it is worth specifying properly.
Suede under case lighting
Suede reads matte and even, with none of the sheen shift you get across velvet as you move around a case. Under LED spots it holds one tone from every viewing angle, which is why window dressers ask for it.
The mistake to avoid
A tray cut for plain bands will not take the same range once a set stone is added. Where the range includes both, the slots are cut to the widest and the plain bands simply sit lower.
Why microfibre suede
Microfibre suede is the working surface of most modern counters. Short nap, matte, and it does not shed onto a polished piece.
Brush with the nap. It recovers from handling better than velvet and is the safer choice for display that is moved every day.
What we need from you
| What we need | Why |
|---|---|
| Height and footprint | Slot pitch and depth decide how many rings fit and how they read. |
| Microfibre suede colour | Matched to a Pantone reference or a swatch |
| Microfibre suede on this form | Suede gives a crisper slot edge than velvet, which suits a tray showing a graded range where the rows are meant to look precise. |
Frequently asked questions
Can ring slot trays be made in our brand colour?
Yes — the microfibre suede is matched to a Pantone reference or a physical swatch, and confirmed on a sample.
What sizes do ring slot trays come in?
They are made to your dimensions. Slot pitch and depth decide how many rings fit and how they read. Slots too close and the rings touch; too far apart and the tray looks half empty. The pitch should be set from the widest shank in the range, not the average.
Is microfibre suede a good choice for a ring slot tray?
Suede gives a crisper slot edge than velvet, which suits a tray showing a graded range where the rows are meant to look precise. It grips less, so the slots want to be cut a fraction tighter.
What goes wrong most often with ring slot trays?
A tray cut for plain bands will not take the same range once a set stone is added. Where the range includes both, the slots are cut to the widest and the plain bands simply sit lower.
Can ring slot trays be made to match our boxes?
Yes — the same microfibre suede and the same colour across boxes and display, ordered in one run.
Specify your ring slot trays
Tell us your case or window height, what the ring slot trays have to show, and your brand colour. We’ll send photos of our work and one clear, all-in quote.