• Goodvibes@lemmy.cafe
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    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.

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      1 year ago

      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.

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          1 year ago

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

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          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.

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          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.

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      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?

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    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.

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    1 year ago

    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.

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      1 year ago

      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.

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        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.

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      1 year ago

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