Thanks for sharing pics! The pacific blue looks much better in real life photos.
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iPhone 15 FineWoven cases - Pictures and impressions
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Honestly all of them looked so much better in person than in photos. I almost got the green one but the Taupe looks the best IMO.
Wow, there's a wallet? Didn't even realize that. I'm not a wallet on my phone guy, but this is intriguing.
That's what got me too! Almost couldn't believe it. Granted I think their old leather cases used to do the same. But, that one scene in that video was enough for me to stay away. Imagine accidentally putting that in your pocket with your keys. Oof
Do you have a pic of the wallet with 4 cards? The old leather wallets can barely take 3 cards.
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Just buy the £10 fakes from aliexpress- fool and his money….Received mine today, I like the feel and thinness but I immediately left a scratch in it that I couldn't get out (or over). I was kind of excited for these new cases, but I'll be going with another brand this year.At $40 I'd be okay with this, but $63 USD after tax is a no from me, dawg.
May pick up either a Benks ArmorAir or Nomad leather case. Hmm...
I’m on the fence. It’s certainly not as nice as the leather and not worth the price. Student/Perks discount helps a bit. I like the colour (Pacific Blue). I’m going to use it on the phone when it arrives on Friday. I will have a few days left in my return window. I’m hoping it will be an easy decision after using it ‘normally’ for a few days.
What bothers me the most is that Apple emphasizes the “sustainability” of FineWoven cases but then cuts down on quality and releases products that basically have to be exchanged every year if you want a good looking case. The key to sustainability is longevity. Apple stopped making great leather cases with the introduction of the iPhone 12. Prior to that, my Apple leather cases held up years and looked better with every year of age. Apple gave up on quality cases years ago - it baffles me that this is something new for people.
They should really invest in their R&D for materials if they abandon leather. FineWoven can’t be the solution.
They should really invest in their R&D for materials if they abandon leather. FineWoven can’t be the solution.
I had the 11 Pro leather and now 13 Pro leather. 11 was top notch in quality, 13 Pro leather cases damaged after 6 months...
It's funny what apple says on product description, given that you can very easily scratch it:
Like every Apple-designed case, it undergoes thousands of hours of testing throughout the design and manufacturing process. So not only does it look great, it’s built to protect your iPhone from scratches and drops.
This high-quality case is made to be durable and protect your iPhone. The FineWoven material may show wear over time. Interaction with MagSafe accessories will leave slight imprints. If you are concerned about this, we suggest you use an iPhone 15 Pro Silicone Case or Clear Case.
I think I'll go for silicone this year.... tho I kinda like the fine woven thing, I can only imagine it scratched everywhere, dusty (like office chairs)
It's funny what apple says on product description, given that you can very easily scratch it:
Like every Apple-designed case, it undergoes thousands of hours of testing throughout the design and manufacturing process. So not only does it look great, it’s built to protect your iPhone from scratches and drops.
This high-quality case is made to be durable and protect your iPhone. The FineWoven material may show wear over time. Interaction with MagSafe accessories will leave slight imprints. If you are concerned about this, we suggest you use an iPhone 15 Pro Silicone Case or Clear Case.
I think I'll go for silicone this year.... tho I kinda like the fine woven thing, I can only imagine it scratched everywhere, dusty (like office chairs)
Just as an aside to my other complaints about the FW case, the color is also way different. I liked how that looked on the website but in person it is an entirely different blue.
I'm noticing some people here and elsewhere (who haven't personally touched the case) defend the FW case simply due to the vegan aspect of it.
There are better ways to have a vegan case. This one being the choice does not help your cause, because it'll just first make people seek out non-vegan options.
I do not believe the issue is that this isn't leather. The issue is that this material is crap.
There are better ways to have a vegan case. This one being the choice does not help your cause, because it'll just first make people seek out non-vegan options.
I do not believe the issue is that this isn't leather. The issue is that this material is crap.
Without wishing to argue more (genuinely) I’m hoping there is some durability to it, given it’s also a watch strap. So it must be relatively robust otherwise watches would be falling off wrists. The biggest issue will be stains I think (and therefore sweat marks on the strap 🤨🥴).
It is not a bad shade of blue, it is just not the same blue that's on the website at all and that's an issue. When I'm buying something, I am hoping it looks something like the product I'm ordering.
I got my Toupe FW and Clay silicone cases yesterday from Madrid Apple Store. So far, so good. Colors aren't 100% accurate neither in the box nor over Apple website, but that's hardly a surprise. In any case both colours look nice and a good fit for the new 15 Pro colours.
Finewoven looks ok. It feels well built and engineered, it doesn't have a cheap feeling to me, just totally different to a leather case. Last three years Apple leather cases have been very very bad, they lost their touch with the iPhone 12 and I hated those dark stains they developed instead of the nice patina of ages past, so I'm more than happy to try a new material.
I'm convinced Apple is doing greenwashing here though, I doubt that memory foam, inks, and side materials can be good for the environment. But, as a material it feels interesting, and only time will tell if it's as bad as Apple leather or not. We need to wait and give it a go. Those expecting a leather substitute will be very disappointed.
Here's Taupe and Clay, side by side... I'm ready for a muted Autumn this year
Finewoven looks ok. It feels well built and engineered, it doesn't have a cheap feeling to me, just totally different to a leather case. Last three years Apple leather cases have been very very bad, they lost their touch with the iPhone 12 and I hated those dark stains they developed instead of the nice patina of ages past, so I'm more than happy to try a new material.
I'm convinced Apple is doing greenwashing here though, I doubt that memory foam, inks, and side materials can be good for the environment. But, as a material it feels interesting, and only time will tell if it's as bad as Apple leather or not. We need to wait and give it a go. Those expecting a leather substitute will be very disappointed.
Here's Taupe and Clay, side by side... I'm ready for a muted Autumn this year
how do you think this color will hold up with dirty?I got my Toupe FW and Clay silicone cases yesterday from Madrid Apple Store. So far, so good. Colors aren't 100% accurate neither in the box nor over Apple website, but that's hardly a surprise. In any case both colours look nice and a good fit for the new 15 Pro colours.
Finewoven looks ok. It feels well built and engineered, it doesn't have a cheap feeling to me, just totally different to a leather case. Last three years Apple leather cases have been very very bad, they lost their touch with the iPhone 12 and I hated those dark stains they developed instead of the nice patina of ages past, so I'm more than happy to try a new material.
I'm convinced Apple is doing greenwashing here though, I doubt that memory foam, inks, and side materials can be good for the environment. But, as a material it feels interesting, and only time will tell if it's as bad as Apple leather or not. We need to wait and give it a go. Those expecting a leather substitute will be very disappointed.
Here's Taupe and Clay, side by side... I'm ready for a muted Autumn this year
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Those both look good.I got my Toupe FW and Clay silicone cases yesterday from Madrid Apple Store. So far, so good. Colors aren't 100% accurate neither in the box nor over Apple website, but that's hardly a surprise. In any case both colours look nice and a good fit for the new 15 Pro colours.
Finewoven looks ok. It feels well built and engineered, it doesn't have a cheap feeling to me, just totally different to a leather case. Last three years Apple leather cases have been very very bad, they lost their touch with the iPhone 12 and I hated those dark stains they developed instead of the nice patina of ages past, so I'm more than happy to try a new material.
I'm convinced Apple is doing greenwashing here though, I doubt that memory foam, inks, and side materials can be good for the environment. But, as a material it feels interesting, and only time will tell if it's as bad as Apple leather or not. We need to wait and give it a go. Those expecting a leather substitute will be very disappointed.
Here's Taupe and Clay, side by side... I'm ready for a muted Autumn this year
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Tricky question
- the silicone case will do pretty much the same as all previous iterations.... I take fair care of my cases and I have never experienced a single issue with silicone cases. The color is fairly dark so in my case it will do just fine. I'm 100% sure. (I've been using Apple silicone cases for years and years).
- the fine woven one is uncharted territory... It feels like it might get stained easily based on the texture when I touch it, it's a fairly light color so it will probably be more noticeable than in the other season colors, if it happens. I'm considering a spray of a water repellent nano-coating protection I usually use for my shoes from Camper... but I'm not convinced I should do it... it's probably better to just try and see what happens. This might be my last finewoven case if it doesn't fair well....
Not willing to wait 2-3 weeks to get a case. I’ll pay for the one that arrives sooner. 🤷♂️
Just picked up another white ocean band for my Apple Watch ultra. Just can’t get the stains off after a year. Light colors are tuff.Tricky question
- the silicone case will do pretty much the same as all previous iterations.... I take fair care of my cases and I have never experienced a single issue with silicone cases. The color is fairly dark so in my case it will do just fine. I'm 100% sure. (I've been using Apple silicone cases for years and years).
- the fine woven one is uncharted territory... It feels like it might get stained easily based on the texture when I touch it, it's a fairly light color so it will probably be more noticeable than in the other season colors, if it happens. I'm considering a spray of a water repellent nano-coating protection I usually use for my shoes from Camper... but I'm not convinced I should do it... it's probably better to just try and see what happens. This might be my last finewoven case if it doesn't fair well....
I bought a clone clear magsafe from eBay for £3.50, came with a tempered glass screen protector thrown in.
That’ll do whilst I wait for my proudly fake apple cases.