Apple's leather alternative material ``Fine Woven'' is reported to be the worst
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Apple's new FineWoven iPhone cases are very bad - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/20/23882255/apple-iphone-15-finewoven-case-wallet-bad
Apple weaved itself into a fine mess with the awful iPhone 15 FineWoven case - 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2023/09/25/apple-finewoven-cases-hands-on-terrible/
Apple claims to have developed 'Fine Woven' as a new fabric that is beautiful, high quality, and highly durable. Fine woven has a delicate shine and suede-like feel, and Apple Watch leather straps and iPhone leather cases have been discontinued and replaced with all fine woven straps and cases.
The Verge, an overseas media outlet that was among the first to obtain this fine-woven iPhone case, said, ``After 7 days of observing it from various angles, touching it, and stroking it, I still can't figure it out.'' .I have no choice but to say out loud, ``Fine wovens are very bad.''
The new fine woven fabric is used in iPhone 15 series cases, AirTag holders, MagSafe wallets, and more. Apple calls Fine Woven a 'luxury and durable microtwill,' but the texture is 'slippery' rather than smooth.
Apple markets fine woven accessories as an alternative to leather accessories. Lisa Jackson, Apple's vice president of environmental policy, said the company will no longer sell genuine accessories such as leather iPhone cases and Apple Watch straps, citing 'significant increases in carbon emissions.' 'In order to do so,' he explains. So, The Verge wrote, 'If you want a stylish first-party iPhone case, a new, more sustainable option is fine woven.'
Such fine woven accessories are sold for 9,980 yen including tax for the iPhone case , 9,980 yen including tax for the MagSafe compatible wallet , and 14,800 yen including tax for the Apple Watch magnetic link . Regarding this price range, The Verge points out, ``Although it is not the most expensive, it is quite expensive.''
MagSafe Compatible iPhone 15 Pro Fine Woven Case - Taupe - Apple (Japan)
In fact, finewoven is not as premium a material as leather, and when the MagSafe-enabled wallet was purchased and taken out of the box, there were already some clearly visible areas of wear along the edges. Small lint. It got caught in the fabric right away,' according to The Verge.
Also, since these accessories are held in the hand, it is inevitable that they will be scratched with fingernails or come into contact with car keys. When Nirey Bader, editor-in-chief of The Verge, received a fine woven iPhone case at Apple's headquarters, he traced the surface with his fingernail about five times. Then, it seems that this scar will not disappear. Therefore, ``In the case of fine woven fabrics, scratching with your fingernails seems to leave a permanent mark,'' The Verge pointed out.
'I imagine what would happen to fine-woven accessories if they were exposed to dust, lint, fingernails, keys, etc. in bags for a year.' 'Fine-woven accessories are beautiful. 'I don't see a future in which it will change over time. I've had problems with leather cases, but as leather ages, it actually looks better. But that's not the case with fine-woven cases that have scratches and dust on them.' I am.
Additionally, The Verge notes, 'If fine wovens were cheaper, or if Apple hadn't said they were 'durable,' this might have been acceptable. But fine wovens also come with a price tag. It's expensive and doesn't seem like it will hold up to everyday use. I wish it had a coarser texture like the old Google Pixel cases. It's definitely cheaper and more scratch resistant.'
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