What a brooch box has to do
The pin has to be housed under a bar or through a slit so it is captive. Laid loose, a brooch turns and an open pin marks the lining.
The moment it is opened
Brooches are read face-on, so the interior is a pad rather than a well and the piece sits proud when the lid opens.
The mistake we correct most often
Laying the brooch loose on a pad. The pin turns, opens and marks the lining, and the piece arrives at an angle.
Microfibre suede on a brooch box, specifically
A pin passes through suede and the fibre closes behind it, though less completely than velvet. On a box that will be re-used many times, a slit through a suede-covered board wears better than repeated punctures.
What varies between versions
A bar the pin passes under, or a slit it passes through. The slit is cleaner to look at; the bar takes a heavier pin.
Why microfibre suede for this
Microfibre suede is a woven synthetic with a short, dense nap. It has the hand of real suede without the shading and water-marking that real suede brings, and it does not shed onto a polished piece.
Putting your logo on microfibre suede
Suede takes a hot-stamped or blind-debossed logo cleanly, because the nap compresses and holds the impression. Fine serifs need a slightly heavier die than they would on board, or the nap springs back and softens the edge.
Cutting the interior in microfibre suede
Inserts are cut a fraction under size on each face; the pile closes the gap and grips the piece without a visible squeeze.
Brush with the nap, never against it. Marks from a fingernail lift with a soft brush. It does not craze or crack with age.
What we need from you
| What we need | Why |
|---|---|
| Brooch dimensions | Sets the interior |
| Exterior and lining colour | Matched to a reference or swatch |
| Logo artwork | Vector gives the cleanest die or screen |
| Quantity in mind | Shapes what we propose |
| Microfibre suede for this piece | A pin passes through suede and the fibre closes behind it, though less completely than velvet. |
Frequently asked questions
Is microfibre suede a good choice for a brooch box?
A pin passes through suede and the fibre closes behind it, though less completely than velvet. On a box that will be re-used many times, a slit through a suede-covered board wears better than repeated punctures.
How does microfibre suede behave in use?
Brush with the nap, never against it. Marks from a fingernail lift with a soft brush. It does not craze or crack with age.
What logo methods suit microfibre suede?
Suede takes a hot-stamped or blind-debossed logo cleanly, because the nap compresses and holds the impression. Fine serifs need a slightly heavier die than they would on board, or the nap springs back and softens the edge.
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 brooch boxes
Tell us the brooch, your brand and the quantity you have in mind. We’ll send photos of our work and one clear, all-in quote.