What this construction is
A drawer box is a sleeve with a tray that pulls out of it. Opening it is a two-handed, deliberate movement, which slows the moment down — that is the reason brands choose it rather than any practical advantage.
Leatherette (PU) on this construction, specifically
Smooth against smooth runs beautifully, and a leatherette drawer in a leatherette sleeve is the cleanest-feeling drawer we make. It also needs a positive stop, because there is nothing to slow it as it comes out.
Getting the fit right
The runner clearance decides whether it feels expensive or cheap. Too tight and the drawer sticks; too loose and it rattles and falls out when the sleeve is tipped. A pull tab or a thumb notch is part of the design, not an afterthought.
The mistake to avoid
A drawer with no stop will come all the way out in a customer's hand. A stop is a small detail that has to be designed in, and it is the most common thing missing from a first drawing.
Where it is used
Gifting and premium retail, particularly where the brand wants an unboxing that takes a few seconds longer. It suits flat pieces better than tall ones.
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 | Smooth against smooth runs beautifully, and a leatherette drawer in a leatherette sleeve is the cleanest-feeling drawer we make. |
Frequently asked questions
Is leatherette (pu) a good choice for a drawer box?
Smooth against smooth runs beautifully, and a leatherette drawer in a leatherette sleeve is the cleanest-feeling drawer we make. It also needs a positive stop, because there is nothing to slow it as it comes out.
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 drawer 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.