FineWoven - Wear/Tear/Aging

[Boardiesboi]

Interesting iFixit article about the FW

Unweaving Apple’s FineWoven Case | iFixit News

Apple didn’t just announce some new electronics this year—they also unveiled a new fabric. Join us as we zoom and enhance the new iPhone FineWoven case!

www.ifixit.com

Also on the MR front page.

 

[canyonblue737]

Interesting iFixit article about the FW

Unweaving Apple’s FineWoven Case | iFixit News

Apple didn’t just announce some new electronics this year—they also unveiled a new fabric. Join us as we zoom and enhance the new iPhone FineWoven case!

www.ifixit.com

Also on the MR front page.

fantastic, thanks... I love my FineWoven case but the reality is I know I'll get it marked up and at some point accidentally touch it with a greasy or dirty finger... this shows how badly that affects this style of case. I probably have more money than sense so I'll keep these cases for now until something inevitably bothers me enough I'll have to replace it.

 

[jukeboxaddict]

I think Apple screwed up when introducing FW cases. They talked about not going with leather anymore and then introduced FW.

IMHO, they should have switched the order in which they introduced the no-more leather policy and FW. Because there is no way FW is meant to replace leather 😂

It costs the same 60 bucks. I think that’s a strong indication that it is.

 

[Ryan1524]

It seems to develop scuffs in a very similar way to suede. Give it enough time and you’ll probably get a very personal pattern. The material itself seems very durable and not going to rip or tear, unless you really subject it to sharp objects.

Seriously considering getting one. It was much nicer than I expected.

 

[EclecticGent]

Here’s my day one pic of the Pacific Blue FineWoven case. I also picked up the wallet in taupe while activating my phone at the Apple Store. I’m excited to see how the case changes with use and plan to update this thread as it ages.

 

[Apple_Robert]

View attachment 2277330 Here’s my day one pic of the Pacific Blue FineWoven case. I also picked up the wallet in taupe while activating my phone at the Apple Store. I’m excited to see how the case changes with use and plan to update this thread as it ages.

I have the same case with matching wallet. I also got the Mulberry FW wallet. It is a lot smoother than I thought it would be to handle and slide in and out of the pocket.

 

[EclecticGent]

I have the same case with matching wallet. I also got the Mulberry FW wallet. It is a lot smoother than I thought it would be to handle and slide in and out of the pocket.

I totally agree. My first impressions of this case on the phone are all positive. It is lightweight and feels good in the hand. The wallet attaches firmly to the case and takes more effort to remove than my leather on leather combo from the 14PM.

 

[WaitingForGuacamole]

No, it is very sustainable actually and likely better for the planet than whatever material was used in this.

But I reviewed this case independent of it replacing leather anyway. It is garbage no matter what it replaced.

It's not sustainable if everyone returns it when they see how non-premium this premium price case is.

 

[WaitingForGuacamole]

Returned mine instantly, such a trash case.

This is the correct answer to all things FineWoven.

 

[GeneticBloom]

I like mine, it’s thinner than the leather cases. It feels good on the hands. It feels much better on the phone than when it’s just floppy without anything. Those who returned it without putting on the phone can’t really speak for how it feels.

It isn’t as nice as leather, but being thinner and the more solid fit is a plus. I’m happy with it. We’ll see how it ages, but I would buy another color in spring if they release the other half of the colors that were shown in the leaks. Wish it was $20 less, but to me it’s worth the extra cost over the silicone.

 

[ProfessionalFan]

It's not sustainable if everyone returns it when they see how non-premium this premium price case is.

When did I say the FW case was sustainable? I'm the one saying the opposite 1 billion times so far.

 

[WaitingForGuacamole]

When did I say the FW case was sustainable? I'm the one saying the opposite 1 billion times so far.

I’m not saying you made that claim, I’m agreeing with you and saying that if Apple thinks it’s sustainable, well, not so well done on their part. Sorry if I wasn’t clear there.

 

[DanUC6]

Having the phone now FW is great in the hand. Here’s hoping it can last…at least a while.

 

[canyonblue737]

I like mine, it’s thinner than the leather cases. It feels good on the hands. It feels much better on the phone than when it’s just floppy without anything. Those who returned it without putting on the phone can’t really speak for how it feels.

It isn’t as nice as leather, but being thinner and the more solid fit is a plus. I’m happy with it. We’ll see how it ages, but I would buy another color in spring if they release the other half of the colors that were shown in the leaks. Wish it was $20 less, but to me it’s worth the extra cost over the silicone.

I actually prefer it to the feel of leather, at least on day 1 & 2. I'm super satisfied with the feel and I think it is premium BUT everything depends on how it ages. I don't go out of my way to damage cases or get them stained but I'm not going to baby the phone for the sake of the case either so I'll certainly post how the cases looks in a few a months (or sooner if I decide to replace them because they look terrible already...) Everything will depend on how it looks over time, but so far on Day 2... I like it a lot.

 

[GeneticBloom]

I actually prefer it to the feel of leather, at least on day 1 & 2. I'm super satisfied with the feel and I think it is premium BUT everything depends on how it ages. I don't go out of my way to damage cases or get them stained but I'm not going to baby the phone for the sake of the case either so I'll certainly post how the cases looks in a few a months (or sooner if I decide to replace them because they look terrible already...) Everything will depend on how it looks over time, but so far on Day 2... I like it a lot.

I like the case itself more than the leather ones too. I like the soft feel of the leather more than the fabric, but to me the more secure fit and thinness of FW is better than the leather cases as a whole.

 

[DennisdeWit]

I have a FineWoven case and I like the texture of it. It is much more snug than the leather cases, which I returned when I tried it with the 14 Pro Max.

We will see how it holds up.

 

[Knowlege Bomb]

Do these cases show the titanium frame like the leather cases did for the steel or do they wrap around and just show glass?

 

[Lotuskid]

Do these cases show the titanium frame like the leather cases did for the steel or do they wrap around and just show glass?

They show a very tiny bit of the frame. Not as much as the leather case and possibly the frame being matte and not reflective also contributes to it

 

[canyonblue737]

Do these cases show the titanium frame like the leather cases did for the steel or do they wrap around and just show glass?

The only titanium that can be seen is a slight amount around the cut outs for the bottom speakers and usb-c port. Essentially none.

 

[EclecticGent]

View attachment 2277330 Here’s my day one pic of the Pacific Blue FineWoven case. I also picked up the wallet in taupe while activating my phone at the Apple Store. I’m excited to see how the case changes with use and plan to update this thread as it ages.

Well, after a day of use while out on the town, I noticed that the wallet has already gained a stain and the case has a scratch going down the side from the wallet being attached and detached through use.

I’m thinking this material is just not for me. I like the look and feel, but don’t want to be fearful of where I lay my phone and how poorly this $120 US combo looks at the end of each day.

Hopefully some of you will see greater success!

 

[ProfessionalFan]

I have a FineWoven case and I like the texture of it. It is much more snug than the leather cases, which I returned when I tried it with the 14 Pro Max.

We will see how it holds up.

How's it holding up after 1 day of use?

 

[ProfessionalFan]

I totally agree. My first impressions of this case on the phone are all positive. It is lightweight and feels good in the hand. The wallet attaches firmly to the case and takes more effort to remove than my leather on leather combo from the 14PM.

Well, after a day of use while out on the town, I noticed that the wallet has already gained a stain and the case has a scratch going down the side from the wallet being attached and detached through use.

I’m thinking this material is just not for me. I like the look and feel, but don’t want to be fearful of where I lay my phone and how poorly this $120 US combo looks at the end of each day.

Hopefully some of you will see greater success!

This was fast, but thank you for updating everyone.

 

[Lex404]

Wondering now, can it get washed in a laundry machine? 🤣🤣🤣

 

[ProfessionalFan]

Wondering now, can it get washed in a laundry machine? 🤣🤣🤣

Don't try this at home

 

[Ryan1524]

Well, after a day of use while out on the town, I noticed that the wallet has already gained a stain and the case has a scratch going down the side from the wallet being attached and detached through use.

I’m thinking this material is just not for me. I like the look and feel, but don’t want to be fearful of where I lay my phone and how poorly this $120 US combo looks at the end of each day.

Hopefully some of you will see greater success!

Thanks for the update. I’m very curious about this.

If you’re able to keep using them for 2-3 weeks, it would be interesting to see how things develop. Based on what I’ve seen at the store, FineWoven definitely should be treated more like suede or fabric, and doesn’t have the same stain/water resistance as leather.