Cool breakdown! Didn't realize that the material was so special. Definitely seems less practical than just a plastic case though. I'd like to see a case made out of the resin coated variant they used for the side grips. Seems like that would be an interesting look and a little more grime resistant.
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People had a habit of posting absolutely disgusting leather iPhone cases, specially the brown one, and by using a fancy word like "patina" pretend it's not a teary oily mess.
So with that in mind, I think the new material will actually age better and people will actually like it, much like aged jeans.
That’s literally what patina means though.
I tried to search the internet to determine whether a leather phone case is unhygienic. There seems to be nothing on this topic. I’m sure it is, but I’d love to see an actual article or study on it.
Sure.
But Apple's leather aged like dogshit.
I agree with you. I bought another brand’s leather case and I’m pretty happy with it.
Now that you mention it, I have an apple leather case from the 12 era on right now and the patina pattern is absolutely horrendous. I might need to put some oil over it or something.
It is rather poor quality, yeah. But I’ve come across some companies that use a way better grade of leather. I had one for an old Android a while back made from brown Horween leather, and it actually did develop a really nice patina over time.
Yes? My point is that calling a degraded material by a fancy name doesn't change anything about it, just makes people feel better about the money spent.
Although one has to ask... When is the last time you ran your fingernail along your jeans and left a permanent indentation?
Fair enough. Scotchgarded mine. Didn’t change the colour at all.
I like the look and feel of the case. Will see about lifespan. Will likely get a leather case when it eventually fails.
I’m sticking with Otterbpx.
So they don’t actually uncover what the material is made of (likely plastic), and no-one is commenting on the fact that this case is a recycling / plastic nightmare that has nothing to do with sustainability.
From Apple’s online store:
Made from durable microtwill, the material has a soft, suedelike feel. The FineWoven material was also designed with the earth in mind - it's made from 68 percent post-consumer recycled content and significantly reduces carbon emissions compared to leather.
Ah, it’s made of “post-consumer recycled content”.
I love products made of “content”.
I guess the word “plastic” has been banned by the apple marketing team.
Except that it’s very likely, if not already verified, that the fibers are made from recycled plastic…