What a brooch box has to do
The pin has to be housed under a bar or through a slit so it is captive. Laid loose, a brooch turns and an open pin marks the lining.
The moment it is opened
Brooches are read face-on, so the interior is a pad rather than a well and the piece sits proud when the lid opens.
The mistake we correct most often
Laying the brooch loose on a pad. The pin turns, opens and marks the lining, and the piece arrives at an angle.
Leatherette (PU) on a brooch box, specifically
A pin will not pass cleanly through leatherette — it tears rather than closes. A brooch box in leatherette needs a fabric-covered bar or a slit through a fabric panel, with the leatherette used on the exterior and the surround.
What varies between versions
A bar the pin passes under, or a slit it passes through. The slit is cleaner to look at; the bar takes a heavier pin.
Why leatherette (pu) for this
Leatherette is a polyurethane skin over a woven backing. It gives the grain and the weight of leather at a consistent colour, batch to batch — which matters when a jeweller is reordering a house box for years.
Putting your logo on leatherette (pu)
Leatherette is the most forgiving surface for a logo. Hot-stamp, blind deboss and metal plate all sit well on it, and a fine typeface holds its detail.
Cutting the interior in leatherette (pu)
The skin is wrapped over a rigid shell, so corners stay square and the lid closes on a defined line rather than a soft one.
Wipe with a barely damp cloth. Avoid solvent cleaners, which can lift the surface.
What we need from you
| What we need | Why |
|---|---|
| Brooch dimensions | Sets the interior |
| Exterior and lining colour | Matched to a reference or swatch |
| Logo artwork | Vector gives the cleanest die or screen |
| Quantity in mind | Shapes what we propose |
| Leatherette (PU) for this piece | A pin will not pass cleanly through leatherette — it tears rather than closes. |
Frequently asked questions
Is leatherette (pu) a good choice for a brooch box?
A pin will not pass cleanly through leatherette — it tears rather than closes. A brooch box in leatherette needs a fabric-covered bar or a slit through a fabric panel, with the leatherette used on the exterior and the surround.
How does leatherette (pu) behave in use?
Wipe with a barely damp cloth. Avoid solvent cleaners, which can lift the surface.
What logo methods suit leatherette (pu)?
Leatherette is the most forgiving surface for a logo. Hot-stamp, blind deboss and metal plate all sit well on it, and a fine typeface holds its detail.
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 brooch boxes
Tell us the brooch, your brand and the quantity you have in mind. We’ll send photos of our work and one clear, all-in quote.