Tan in board, specifically
An uncoated kraft or natural board gives a genuine tan that owes nothing to leather, and it reads as a materials choice rather than an imitation. For a brand making a sustainability point it is the right answer.
What tan does for the piece
A mid-toned warm ground that reads as leather whatever it is made of. It is quietly good for men's jewellery and watches, where a black box can look severe.
What tan shows
Almost nothing, and in hide it darkens where it is handled rather than marking. That patina is usually why it is chosen.
Which metals and stones tan suits
Yellow gold, warm stones, menswear and watches. Too warm and too low in contrast for diamonds and platinum.
Why rigid board
Board wrapped in paper or textured stock. The lightest and most shippable of the constructions, and the one that gives the widest colour and texture range.
Putting your logo on rigid board
Board is the best surface of all for print. Foil, deboss, spot varnish and flat colour all work, and fine typography holds.
Cutting the interior in rigid board
A board box is built around its insert; the insert is usually a die-cut foam or board platform wrapped in the lining material.
Keep dry. Board recovers from a light knock better than lacquer, but a wet mark is permanent.
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 |
| Tan in board | An uncoated kraft or natural board gives a genuine tan that owes nothing to leather, and it reads as a materials choice rather than an imitation. |
Frequently asked questions
How does tan behave in rigid board?
An uncoated kraft or natural board gives a genuine tan that owes nothing to leather, and it reads as a materials choice rather than an imitation. For a brand making a sustainability point it is the right answer.
What logo methods suit rigid board?
Board is the best surface of all for print. Foil, deboss, spot varnish and flat colour all work, and fine typography holds.
How does rigid board wear in use?
Keep dry. Board recovers from a light knock better than lacquer, but a wet mark is permanent.
Will a tan 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 tan 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.