We have carefully replicated our cover materials and colours on our Cover Material Swatches page . However, colour viewed on the web is very dependent on individual monitors and colours on screen may vary from the actual materials.

Please always refer to the Queensberry Premier Swatch Book for actual cover samples.

Please note: As man-made materials may also vary between production batches, albums supplied may vary slightly in colour and/or finish from the samples in the swatch book.

Click here for a list of discontinued cover materials.  

About our cover materials

Scroll down for descriptive notes on our cover materials and their relative durability.

Genuine leather

We only use the finest top grain leather - this really is genuine leather, the best of its kind. Durability: excellent.

We buy the finest hides, which are selectively cut and processed to enhance and project their quality. Leather is a natural material and the appearance of each album varies with the texture, grain, range marking and density of the hide from which it is made.

It is this individuality, together with its durability and luxurious handling qualities, that gives leather its appeal - and that distinguishes it from other man-made look-a-like materials.

Micro Leathers

Silks

This exceptionally high quality traditional Japanese book binding material is offered in a range of contemporary new colour options. This material combines silk-like beauty with beautiful sheen and texture. Durability: Good.

Micro Suedes

Buckrams

With the exception of leather and vinyl, the most durable material we offer. They look great in a wide range of metallic finishes. Durability: Very Good.

Bengalines

An open-weave fabric with a ribbed finish and slight sheen. Not recommended for very large albums. Durability: Good

Vinyl

Man-made material with embossed leather grain finish. Simple and elegant in black and white. Durability: Excellent