What this construction is
A flip-top box has a lid hinged at the back with a front lip that tucks down over the face of the base. The tuck holds it closed without a magnet or a catch, so the closure costs nothing and there is nothing in it to fail.
Leatherette (PU) on this construction, specifically
This is the standard flip-top material. It flexes at the lip indefinitely, it holds a crisp fold line, and the slight grip of the surface is what makes the tuck hold without a magnet.
Getting the fit right
The lip depth is the entire mechanism. Too shallow and the lid lifts in a bag; too deep and the customer has to fight it open, which is the last impression a gift box should leave.
The mistake to avoid
The lip is also the part that wears, because it flexes every time the box opens. In a thin or brittle covering it cracks along the fold within months of daily use, and the fix is the material rather than the design.
Where it is used
Retail and e-commerce where cost matters and the box will be opened a handful of times. It is the cheapest positive closure there is.
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 | This is the standard flip-top material. |
Frequently asked questions
Is leatherette (pu) a good choice for a flip-top box?
This is the standard flip-top material. It flexes at the lip indefinitely, it holds a crisp fold line, and the slight grip of the surface is what makes the tuck hold without a magnet.
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 flip-top 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.