What this construction is
A tray and sleeve is a shallow rigid tray that slides into an open-ended outer sleeve. The sleeve carries the print or the branding and the tray carries the piece, so the two can be changed independently.
Leatherette (PU) on this construction, specifically
A wrapped leatherette tray has folded edges on every side, so it looks finished even when the sleeve is off. That matters more here than on other constructions, because the tray is seen bare every time it is opened.
Getting the fit right
The sleeve is where the brand lives, and it is the cheapest part to reprint. A retailer who changes packaging design every season can keep one tray specification and reprint only the sleeve, which is the practical argument for this construction.
The mistake to avoid
A sleeve that fits the tray exactly will not go on once the tray is wrapped. The clearance is set from the wrapped tray, not the bare one, which sounds obvious and is the most common measuring error we see.
Where it is used
Seasonal and campaign packaging, e-commerce, and any programme where the design changes more often than the box does.
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 | A wrapped leatherette tray has folded edges on every side, so it looks finished even when the sleeve is off. |
Frequently asked questions
Is leatherette (pu) a good choice for a tray and sleeve box?
A wrapped leatherette tray has folded edges on every side, so it looks finished even when the sleeve is off. That matters more here than on other constructions, because the tray is seen bare every time it is opened.
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 tray and sleeve 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.