What this construction is
A hexagonal box has six sides rather than four, which gives more faces to brand and a footprint that reads as considered rather than standard. It also sits in a display without a clear front, so it can be turned to any angle.
Microfibre suede on this construction, specifically
Suede holds one tone across all six faces because there is no pile direction to shift, so a hexagon in suede reads as a single object. Of the fabrics it is the one that suits this shape.
Getting the fit right
Six corners mean six wrapped joins, and the material has to fold at an angle rather than square. That is more work than a rectangle and it is where the price difference sits — not in the shape itself.
The mistake to avoid
A hexagon wastes interior space at every corner. A piece that fits a rectangular box of the same width may not fit the hexagon, because the usable interior is the circle inside the six sides.
Where it is used
Gifting, seasonal ranges and brands that want a shape customers recognise on a shelf. It suits round and coiled pieces better than long ones.
Why microfibre suede
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 |
|---|---|
| Piece dimensions | Sets the interior |
| Microfibre suede colour | Matched to a Pantone reference or a swatch |
| Logo artwork | Vector gives the cleanest die or screen |
| Microfibre suede on this construction | Suede holds one tone across all six faces because there is no pile direction to shift, so a hexagon in suede reads as a single object. |
Frequently asked questions
Is microfibre suede a good choice for a hexagonal box?
Suede holds one tone across all six faces because there is no pile direction to shift, so a hexagon in suede reads as a single object. Of the fabrics it is the one that suits this shape.
How does microfibre suede wear on this construction?
Brush with the nap, never against it. Marks from a fingernail lift with a soft brush. It does not craze or crack with age.
Can it be made in our colour?
Yes — the microfibre suede is matched to a Pantone reference or a physical swatch, and confirmed on a sample.
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 hexagonal 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.