What this construction is
A two-tier box has a removable upper tray sitting above a lower compartment, so a set is shown in layers rather than crowded onto one surface. Lifting the top tray is the second half of the reveal.
Velvet on this construction, specifically
A velvet finger recess in the upper tray works because the pile gives — a fingertip finds it without looking. On a hard material the same recess has to be larger to do the same job.
Getting the fit right
The upper tray needs a finger recess or a ribbon pull, and the lower compartment has to be deep enough that the tray does not sit on the pieces below it. Both are easy to get wrong on a drawing and obvious on a sample.
The mistake to avoid
A tray with nothing to lift it by is the standard fault. Customers end up tipping the box out, which is the opposite of what a two-tier box is for.
Where it is used
Bridal and gift sets, watch-and-strap sets, and any programme where a customer receives several pieces that should not be seen all at once.
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 | A velvet finger recess in the upper tray works because the pile gives — a fingertip finds it without looking. |
Frequently asked questions
Is velvet a good choice for a two-tier box?
A velvet finger recess in the upper tray works because the pile gives — a fingertip finds it without looking. On a hard material the same recess has to be larger to do the same job.
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 two-tier 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.