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.
Velvet on this construction, specifically
Six angled folds in velvet means six places where the pile direction changes, and each one catches the light differently. A hexagonal velvet box is never one flat colour, which is either the appeal or the problem.
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 velvet
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 |
|---|---|
| Piece dimensions | Sets the interior |
| Velvet colour | Matched to a Pantone reference or a swatch |
| Logo artwork | Vector gives the cleanest die or screen |
| Velvet on this construction | Six angled folds in velvet means six places where the pile direction changes, and each one catches the light differently. |
Frequently asked questions
Is velvet a good choice for a hexagonal box?
Six angled folds in velvet means six places where the pile direction changes, and each one catches the light differently. A hexagonal velvet box is never one flat colour, which is either the appeal or the problem.
How does velvet wear on this construction?
Brush with the pile. Avoid pressing a heavy piece into the same spot for months at a time, or the pile takes a set.
Can it be made in our colour?
Yes — the velvet is matched to a Pantone reference or a physical swatch, and confirmed on a sample.
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 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.