iFixIt recommends scotch-guarding your Fine Woven case
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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.
Sure.
But Apple's leather aged like dogshit.
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.
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:
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…