Red in leatherette, specifically
The most light-stable red on this list, and the most repeatable. For a seasonal range that reorders every year and must match the last one, leatherette is the only red that will.
What red does for the piece
A true red is a statement rather than a background — it pulls the eye before the piece does. That works for seasonal and gifting ranges and against a permanent house box, where it competes with everything inside it.
What red shows
Little in itself, but red is the colour most prone to visible fade under shop lighting and daylight. A box in a window will be a different red from one in a drawer within a year.
Which metals and stones red suits
Yellow gold and diamonds for a festive range. It fights coloured stones, particularly rubies and garnets, which lose their depth against a red ground.
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 |
|---|---|
| Colour reference | A Pantone number, a swatch or an existing box |
| Piece dimensions | Sets the interior |
| Red in leatherette | The most light-stable red on this list, and the most repeatable. |
Frequently asked questions
How does red behave in leatherette (pu)?
The most light-stable red on this list, and the most repeatable. For a seasonal range that reorders every year and must match the last one, leatherette is the only red that will.
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.
How does leatherette (pu) wear in use?
Wipe with a barely damp cloth. Avoid solvent cleaners, which can lift the surface.
Will a red reorder match?
Close, not identical, across dye lots. Order the full quantity in one run, and we keep a retained swatch to match later orders against.
Specify your red 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.