What this construction is
A magnetic flap box has a lid that folds over the front and holds shut on a hidden magnet, with no visible catch anywhere. It is the cleanest closure line available and it holds firmly in a bag or a mailer.
Leather on this construction, specifically
Hide is thick enough to hide a magnet and stiff enough to hold a flap line, but it also has memory — a flap left open for months takes a set. It is worth telling a retailer to close the display box at night.
Getting the fit right
Magnet strength is matched to the weight and length of the flap. A long flap needs two magnets spaced apart rather than one strong one in the middle, or the corners lift while the centre holds.
The mistake to avoid
Magnets set too close to the surface show as a bump through a thin covering. It is caught on the sample, and it is the reason the covering material has to be decided before the magnet position is fixed.
Where it is used
Retail and e-commerce packaging where the box travels, and anywhere a visible clasp would break the look of the design.
Why leather
Real leather has variation in it — a slight difference in grain and in depth of colour from hide to hide. That is the point of it, and it is also the thing to decide before you commit to a house box.
Putting your logo on leather
Leather holds a deep blind deboss beautifully and takes foil well, though foil on a heavily grained hide will break slightly along the grain — usually read as character rather than fault.
Cutting the interior in leather
Leather is wrapped over a rigid shell. The shell defines the geometry; the leather gives the surface.
Keep out of direct sun. A leather conditioner once a year on a display piece; nothing at all on a box that ships.
What we need from you
| What we need | Why |
|---|---|
| Piece dimensions | Sets the interior |
| Leather colour | Matched to a Pantone reference or a swatch |
| Logo artwork | Vector gives the cleanest die or screen |
| Leather on this construction | Hide is thick enough to hide a magnet and stiff enough to hold a flap line, but it also has memory — a flap left open for months takes a set. |
Frequently asked questions
Is leather a good choice for a magnetic flap box?
Hide is thick enough to hide a magnet and stiff enough to hold a flap line, but it also has memory — a flap left open for months takes a set. It is worth telling a retailer to close the display box at night.
How does leather wear on this construction?
Keep out of direct sun. A leather conditioner once a year on a display piece; nothing at all on a box that ships.
Can it be made in our colour?
Yes — the leather is matched to a Pantone reference or a physical swatch, and confirmed on a sample.
What logo methods suit leather?
Leather holds a deep blind deboss beautifully and takes foil well, though foil on a heavily grained hide will break slightly along the grain — usually read as character rather than fault.
Can I see it before ordering?
Yes. A physical pre-production sample is made to your specification and the bulk run is held to the sample you approve.
Make your magnetic flap boxes
Tell us the piece, your brand and the quantity you have in mind. We’ll send photos of our work and one clear, all-in quote.