iFixIt recommends scotch-guarding your Fine Woven case : apple

[–] [email protected] 21 points 1 year ago

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.

[+] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (3 children)

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Sure.

But Apple's leather aged like dogshit.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I agree with you. I bought another brand’s leather case and I’m pretty happy with it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

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.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago

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.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Although one has to ask... When is the last time you ran your fingernail along your jeans and left a permanent indentation?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

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.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago

I’m sticking with Otterbpx.

[+] [email protected] -6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

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.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Except that it’s very likely, if not already verified, that the fibers are made from recycled plastic…

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