FineWoven Magnetic Link for Apple Watch Now Available to Order

[MacRumors]

Apple's new Magnetic Link bands for the Apple Watch are now available to order on Apple's online store, as spotted by Parker Ortolani. Priced at $99, the bands are made with Apple's controversial new FineWoven material instead of leather.

Apple describes FineWoven as a "durable micro-twill" material with a "soft, suede-like feel." Apple says the material is made from 68% post-consumer recycled polyester, and has a significantly lower carbon footprint than leather, which the company no longer uses for accessories. However, FineWoven cases for iPhone 15 models have been heavily criticized since they were released earlier this month, with some customers and media outlets complaining that the material is very susceptible to visible scratches and stains.

The bands are available in 41mm and 45mm sizes, and they are backwards compatible with other Apple Watch case sizes. Color options include Evergreen, Taupe, and Pacific Blue, and all of the bands are estimated to ship in 4-5 weeks.

Article Link: FineWoven Magnetic Link for Apple Watch Now Available to Order

 

[macduke]

Hell no, I'm not buying this "Fine Woven" garbage!

Apple describes FineWoven as a "durable micro-twill" material…

LMAO

 

[macpro2000]

It even feels like garbage...like cardboard.

 

[MrGimper]

I’ve been hoovering up leather magnetic links from eBay before they disappear.

 

[Mr. Dee]

Apple needs to stop this insanity.

 

[CarpalMac]

$99.

And some say that comedy is dead...

 

[vegetassj4]

They are susceptible to staining from hot sauce, oils and grease. As I subsist exclusively on Taco Bell, I think I'll pass.
If you buy one of these, don't forget the stain protector:

***If you only drink Coffee, you are good to go.

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/ifixit-gets-closer-look-at-apples-maligned-finewoven-iphone-15-case-with-teardown.2403945/post-32539309

 

[zach-coleman]

It’s too bad the durability apparently sucks because I really like the design.

 

[Star-fire]

Yeah when I picked up my 15 pro I checked out the 'fine woven' case and was able to scratch it with my fingernail so that's a instant nope from me.

 

[rotlex]

LOL, how can this be the same price as its leather counterpart. Seriously Apple, get off the "lower carbon footprint" train. 😆

 

[JosephAW]

This ought to be interesting 🍿

 

[sunapple]

Honestly, I feel like they could and should tweak the fabric to solve a lot of the issues. They could have just opted for fake leather but that is in my opinion a bit like fake meat, an awkward unsatisfying middle ground.

 

[GraXXoR]

21st century and still can’t make anything that comes close to real leather.

 

[ilvthld]

$99 Bucks. LOL. Hahahahaa

 

[Squuiid]

These are gonna fly off the shelves. Fly.

 

[mdnz]

$99 for a piece of cardboard with 2 magnets attached.

 

[therunningman]

Ummm..no.

 

[NMBob]

$99 for a piece of cardboard with 2 magnets attached.

It's not even fine Corinthian cardboard. It's PLASTIC cardboard.

 

[Jimmy Bubbles]

Honestly, I feel like they could and should tweak the fabric to solve a lot of the issues. They could have just opted for fake leather but that is in my opinion a bit like fake meat, an awkward unsatisfying middle ground.

and fake leather wouldn't be any less "carbon neutral" either.

 

[Jimmy Bubbles]

I expect these to be on Woot in about 1 month too.

 

[Jett0516]

The magnets aren't super strong to hold the bands tightly together.

Don't buy. 🚫

 

[Arislan]

Kind of thought they'd cancel these after the case feedback.

 

[Spaceboi Scaphandre]

$99.

And some say that comedy is dead...

$99?!

Screw that I'm sticking with the third party Amazon bands. They're miles cheaper and pretty much have the same quality

 

[captrlp]

Whomever convinced Tim Cook that FineWoven was the way to go…should have their Etch A Sketch revoked and shown the door immediately.
Finewoven will still be talked about in a year, and two years and 10 years…as one of Apple’s biggest failures…and rightfully so.

 

[mattopotamus]

Is anyone really going to take the plunge on these? The phone cases are proven to be scratch magnets, and these are on your wrist, which will look terrible in a matter of hours.