iPhone 15 FineWoven cases - Pictures and impressions

[kave]

@kave "Why not real leather?"
Real leather is the skin of killed animals that have suffered a terrible life. A personal choice of course, but Apple has stopped using it.

But the animals are killed anyway so why just throw away the leather? Its not that they breed animals for the leather.

 

[GeneticBloom]

I got mine last week because I didn’t feel like walking out without a case, but that is not encouraging. I doubt I am going to stick with this case just cause it does feel too slippery.

Had mine since launch day and absolutely no problems with it tearing apart.

 

[srbNYC]

Returned the Wallet Case I tried, but walked out with a new FW phone case. Love the matte-ish look and feel. Overpriced of course, but Welcome to Apple. Hope it protects the phone a bit and doesn't wear out too fast.

 

[roronl]

But the animals are killed anyway so why just throw away the leather? Its not that they breed animals for the leather.

I don’t have the numbers, but it’s good for the environment according to Apple:

"Leather is a popular material for accessories, but it has a significant carbon footprint, especially at Apple's scale," Lisa Jackson, Apple's VP of environment, policy, and social initiatives, said at today's Wonderlust iPhone 15 event. Swapping leather for FineWoven, she says, puts Apple on track toward its goal of making every Apple product carbon neutral by 2030”

 

[Surfsalot]

the 2 issues are
too slippery on sides and never changes
sharp on the pinky on the Bottom

 

[Rogifan]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1761072266639458745

 

[mikext]

If that were leather or denim, people would probably comment on how good it looks.

 

[slomtbr]

I want the FW cases to trickle down, just one generation.

 

[Fried_Gold]

Hopefully they will see how ***** FW cases are and come out with a "vegan" leather alternative this year.

 

[Jeweller]

Not saying it's the best case in the world and it certainly pales in comparison to the old Apple leather cases, but I've had my Pacific Blue FW case for two months now and it basically looks as good as the day I got it. With the exception of some light MagSafe and wallet marks that are only visible in bright light, that is. And even leather cases get those. Otherwise no stains or fading or scratches and it's definitely not falling apart. And I don't exactly baby it (I'm a cyclist so it's often in my sweaty jersey pocket) but I also don't use my phone while eating greasy French fries. FWIW I had a Best Buy gift card that I wanted to get rid of and I also wanted to see what all the hate was about. Guess I'm just not seeing it.

 

[mikext]

Not saying it's the best case in the world and it certainly pales in comparison to the old Apple leather cases, but I've had my Pacific Blue FW case for two months now and it basically looks as good as the day I got it. With the exception of some light MagSafe and wallet marks that are only visible in bright light, that is. And even leather cases get those. Otherwise no stains or fading or scratches and it's definitely not falling apart. And I don't exactly baby it (I'm a cyclist so it's often in my sweaty jersey pocket) but I also don't use my phone while eating greasy French fries. FWIW I had a Best Buy gift card that I wanted to get rid of and I also wanted to see what all the hate was about. Guess I'm just not seeing it.

I'm at a month with my Evergreen FineWoven and it looks as good as new.

 

[sergekills]

Hopefully they will see how ***** FW cases are and come out with a "vegan" leather alternative this year.

Have you ever used a vegan leather something? It turns to **** way faster than fw

 

[Fried_Gold]

Have you ever used a vegan leather something? It turns to **** way faster than fw

Yes I have a vegan leather desk mat and magsafe wallet, granted they are both black so don't show any wear.

 

[GeneticBloom]

Have you ever used a vegan leather something? It turns to **** way faster than fw

I'm not a FW hater but I have a vegan leather desk mat that I've used for over two years and it still looks as good as the day I brought it home.

 

[sergekills]

FW guys! Since there's no microfiber lining inside the case, do you notice any scratches on the titanium frame or maybe glass?

 

[RRC]

FW guys! Since there's no microfiber lining inside the case, do you notice any scratches on the titanium frame or maybe glass?

Unless its a cheap fake, there is a microfibre lining inside the case.

 

[sergekills]

Unless its a cheap fake, there is a microfibre lining inside the case.

Hm. Looked like the same material to me from the pictures. Thank you!

 

[aldo82]

Hm. Looked like the same material to me from the pictures. Thank you!

It is FW material on the inside rather than the same material as used on the inside of the silicone case but it’s soft and treats the phone absolutely fine