What this construction is
A cylinder box is a rolled tube with a fitted lid, and it presents a piece with no corners anywhere. A bangle, a coiled chain or a rolled bracelet sits in it the way it is worn, which a square box cannot do without wasted space.
Leatherette (PU) on this construction, specifically
Leatherette wraps a cylinder cleanly and the top edge can be turned in over the rim, which gives a finished lip that a fabric cannot hold. That lip is what makes the lid fit feel precise.
Getting the fit right
Wall thickness and the lid fit are set together — a rolled wall flexes slightly, so a lid that fits a rigid box will be either tight or loose on a tube. The fit is confirmed on a physical sample, always.
The mistake to avoid
A cylinder rolls. Without a flat, a foot or a base pad it will not stay where it is put on a counter, and that is a design decision rather than something to solve later with a stand.
Where it is used
Bangles, coiled chains, rolled bracelets and gift sets, plus anywhere a brand wants a shape that stands out among rectangles on a shelf.
Why leatherette (pu)
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 |
|---|---|
| Piece dimensions | Sets the interior |
| Leatherette (PU) colour | Matched to a Pantone reference or a swatch |
| Logo artwork | Vector gives the cleanest die or screen |
| Leatherette (PU) on this construction | Leatherette wraps a cylinder cleanly and the top edge can be turned in over the rim, which gives a finished lip that a fabric cannot hold. |
Frequently asked questions
Is leatherette (pu) a good choice for a cylinder box?
Leatherette wraps a cylinder cleanly and the top edge can be turned in over the rim, which gives a finished lip that a fabric cannot hold. That lip is what makes the lid fit feel precise.
How does leatherette (pu) wear on this construction?
Wipe with a barely damp cloth. Avoid solvent cleaners, which can lift the surface.
Can it be made in our colour?
Yes — the leatherette (pu) is matched to a Pantone reference or a physical swatch, and confirmed on a sample.
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 cylinder 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.