What a pair of cufflinks box has to do
Two level seats close enough to read as a pair, each with a recess for the fitting behind the face.
The moment it is opened
Menswear packaging tends to plates and blind debossing rather than bright foil, and the pair has to look like a pair.
The mistake we correct most often
Seats cut at different depths. A pair that does not sit level reads as two single cufflinks rather than as a pair.
Velvet on a pair of cufflinks box, specifically
Two recessed seats in velvet hold a pair level and stop them rocking on their fittings. Menswear often wants a darker, flatter look than velvet gives, so this pairing suits a jeweller's cufflinks more than a shirtmaker's.
What varies between versions
Two recessed seats or a single pad with the pair laid together. Recessed seats hold them level; the pad suits fittings that vary.
Why velvet for this
Velvet is a cut-pile fabric with a longer, softer nap than microfibre suede. It is the traditional jewellery lining and still the one most buyers associate with a gift.
Putting your logo on velvet
Velvet does not hold a hot-stamp the way board or leatherette does. A metal plate, or a lid card, is the more reliable way to carry a logo on a velvet exterior.
Cutting the interior in velvet
A velvet slot closes on the shank under its own spring. The pile hides the cut edge, so the slot can be made slightly generous without looking loose.
Brush with the pile. Avoid pressing a heavy piece into the same spot for months at a time, or the pile takes a set.
What we need from you
| What we need | Why |
|---|---|
| Pair of cufflinks 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 |
| Velvet for this piece | Two recessed seats in velvet hold a pair level and stop them rocking on their fittings. |
Frequently asked questions
Is velvet a good choice for a pair of cufflinks box?
Two recessed seats in velvet hold a pair level and stop them rocking on their fittings. Menswear often wants a darker, flatter look than velvet gives, so this pairing suits a jeweller's cufflinks more than a shirtmaker's.
How does velvet behave in use?
Brush with the pile. Avoid pressing a heavy piece into the same spot for months at a time, or the pile takes a set.
What logo methods suit velvet?
Velvet does not hold a hot-stamp the way board or leatherette does. A metal plate, or a lid card, is the more reliable way to carry a logo on a velvet exterior.
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 cufflink boxes
Tell us the pair of cufflinks, your brand and the quantity you have in mind. We’ll send photos of our work and one clear, all-in quote.