Apple may have stopped making the FineWoven iPhone cases, the replacements for its popular leather cases, due to durability concerns, claims a leaker.
FineWoven is a new fabric optionAppleintroduced with theiPhone 15cases. It’s also available for AirTag holders, MagSafe wallets, and Watch bands. Apple calls FineWoven a “luxurious and durable microtwill.” However, the company might discontinue its production due to concerns about its durability.
Twitter leakerKosutamiclaimed: “FineWoven has gone. Since its durability were bad. All the production line was stopped and removed. Apple would move to another material—Again, not the leather.”
FineWoven has gone.Since its durability were bad.All the production line was stopped and removed.Apple would move to another material—Again, not the leather.So see ya’ll in leather hell.(Recycling Company)pic.twitter.com/KVaBZC6z6S
Apple announced FineWoven as a replacement to its leather cases. FineWoven is a microtwill material that isclaimedto be constructed from 68 percent post-consumer recycled material. It is silky, almost slippery to the touch, and costs $59 for any of theiPhonecases, $35 for an AirTag holder, and $99 for one of the new watch bands.
It’s unclear what will replace the FineWoven cases. Many case makers are experimenting with a material calledAlcantara, which has a similar texture to FineWoven but is supposedly more durable. As9to5Macpoints, Apple may opt for the same.
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Anurag Singh was a Tech Writer on Dexerto’s UK team, expertly covering laptops, smartphones, and wearables. He covers the biggest tech news from major brands such as Apple, Samsung, and Microsoft. He also has bylines at Android Police, Neowin, MakeTechEasier, Gizmochina.
