Apple has eliminated leather from its accessory offerings and has replaced it with FineWoven. But for the price, FineWoven is an overall disappointment.
When Apple revealed the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro during its Wonderlust event, it also announced that in its efforts to be more carbon neutral, it would no longer be selling leather accessories. In place of leather, Apple unveiled a new FineWoven accessory lineup that includes iPhone cases, MagSafe wallets, and even Apple Watch bands.
I typically don’t use Apple’s official cases. I never cared for the silicone ones because it’s too easy for lint to collect around the edges on those, and they tend to stick to the insides of my pockets. The leather ones seemed nice, but I never cared for the open-bottom design of them from several years ago, so I never bought one as I prefer full protection.
I received a Natural Titanium iPhone 15 Pro on loan from Apple, and it came with the Pacific Blue FineWoven case, as well as the FineWoven MagSafe wallet. Within minutes of pulling the case on, I understood the overall negative consensus that the FineWoven accessories seem to be getting.It feels nice, but durability is questionable
FineWoven is described by Apple as a “luxurious and durable microtwill.” When you touch the material, it definitely has that luxurious, almost silky feel to it. My coworker Andy Boxall called it almost suede-like. And yes, it really does feel nice. But that’s where the good stops, at least for me.
I read many articles over the past few days about the FineWoven accessories, and they all ultimately question the long-term durability of the material.
