Apple will probably stop making leather cases
Their alternative will likely not be vegan leather, but a premium fabric
The new straps for the Apple Watch Series 9 should also be made of the same material
For many years, the leather case belonged to the premium segment of accessories that Apple offered to its customers. However, with the growing pressure on sustainability, the exclusive material such as leather in the field of mobile accessories will most likely have to give way to the demands of modern times. The question, however, was what material the company from Cupertino would choose for its premium covers. There has long been speculation about a vegan alternative, however, according to a leaker nicknamed Kosutami, Apple will opt for a completely different material, with which it nevertheless has extensive experience.
The leather will be replaced by a premium fabric
According to the Japanese collector, it will be a fabric alternative that Apple will most likely refer to as FineWoven. The company already uses the material in its straps for the Apple Watch, where it is one of the most popular accessories, and it is therefore possible that it could also gain popularity in the case of smartphones. Specifically, Apple should cover the back of the silicone case with a colored fabric, while the edges of the case should remain silicone for a better grip.
Expected colors of new fabric cases from Apple
The company should also come up with color combinations, of which, according to speculation, there should be exactly ten. The silicone material should then be the same color as the fabric, but it will probably be a little darker. Of course, there will also be support for MagSafe accessories. From the colors, fans can look forward to both dark ones in the form of black, green or purple, and lighter ones, which will be represented by, for example, pink, yellow or orange.
Kosutami also claims that Apple is preparing new straps for the Apple Watch, which should be made of the same material, and a magnetic buckle will be used for fastening. These should go on sale for the same price as the knitted strap, which is set at 2,990 CZK in the Czech Republic. If Apple really decides to replace its leather cases with a new fabric alternative, we will find out already on September 12, when the press conference for the introduction of the new iPhone 15 takes place.
Author of the article
Dominik Vlasak
Editor, traveler, fan of technology, Star Wars and good coffee.
2023-09-04 13:00:00
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