What this construction is
A window box has a clear panel set into the lid, so the piece is visible without the box being opened. It changes what the packaging is for — the box becomes part of the display rather than something that hides the piece until the sale.
Leatherette (PU) on this construction, specifically
Leatherette gives the sharpest aperture edge of any wrapped material, because the cut edge folds in and is held flat. On a window box, where the aperture is the focus, that crispness is most of the look.
Getting the fit right
The aperture has to frame the piece, not the interior. An opening cut to the box rather than to what sits in it shows a lot of lining and a small piece lost in the middle of it, which is worse than no window at all.
The mistake to avoid
The clear panel is the part that scratches, and it scratches in storage before it ever reaches a customer. An interleaf between boxes in the carton is what prevents it, and it has to be asked for.
Where it is used
Self-service retail, online fulfilment where the box is opened on camera, and any counter where stock is browsed rather than brought out by an assistant.
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 gives the sharpest aperture edge of any wrapped material, because the cut edge folds in and is held flat. |
Frequently asked questions
Is leatherette (pu) a good choice for a window box?
Leatherette gives the sharpest aperture edge of any wrapped material, because the cut edge folds in and is held flat. On a window box, where the aperture is the focus, that crispness is most of the look.
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 window 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.