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Lets recap how we got here.
FineWoven represents the latest play in Apples increasingly prominent commitment to the environment and sustainability.
My Pacific Blue FineWoven case is already showing signs of wear
So far, so good.
Unfortunately, that more ethical and sustainable production has, perhaps inevitably, come at the expense of quality.
Apple is calling its new case material a durable microtwill that feels suede-like to the touch.
My Pacific Blue FineWoven case is already showing signs of wear
Alas, in reality, FineWoven is neither durable nor suede-like.
Scratches from keys or fingernails are easy to come by, immediately visible, and seemingly permanent.
But my main gripe with FineWoven is how it feels in the hand.
A set of Calico Critters, known as Sylvanian Families in the UK
One word: clammy.
Its not all bad, though.
Mercifully, Apples FineWoven cases are not FineWoven all over.
My FineWoven case is much more comfortable with a MagSafe wallet attached
Its a shame, then, that the FineWoven offering as a whole is just so below-par.
But that doesnt mean you should spend your hard-earned cash on a case that just isnt up to scratch.
