c/apple_enthusiast · by Veedem@lemmy.world · 2y

iFixIt recommends scotch-guarding your Fine Woven case

https://www.ifixit.com/News/82789/unweaving-the-mystery-apples-finewoven-case-under-the-microscope

67 points · 11 comments · view on lemmy.world

11 Comments

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.

kadu@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 2y (8 replies)

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Moc@lemmy.world · 16 pts · 2y (5 replies)

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conciselyverbose@kbin.social · 10 pts · 2y (3 replies)

Sure.

But Apple's leather aged like dogshit.

Moc@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y

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Eggyhead@artemis.camp · 1 pts · 2y

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.

gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works · 0 pts · 2y

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.

kadu@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 2y

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infix@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y

Although one has to ask... When is the last time you ran your fingernail along your jeans and left a permanent indentation?

bob_wiley@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y

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Nogami@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y

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.

LazaroFilm@lemmy.world · 0 pts · 2y

I’m sticking with Otterbpx.

hanni@lemmy.one · -7 pts · 2y (3 replies)

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.

glacials@lemmy.sdf.org · 9 pts · 2y (1 reply)

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.

hanni@lemmy.one · 2 pts · 2y

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.

dpkonofa@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y

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