It’s not leather, but you’ll still love it – Letem svetem Applem

Today, the new generation of iPhones celebrates exactly one month since their launch, and at the same time a whole new type of case is celebrating this little anniversary. Apple Tech Weave. Introduced as an alternative to the PackFineWoven cases sold with the iPhone 15 Pro, Apple has been trying to replace the previously popular leather. However, due to its lack of durability, he quickly decided that this was not a good way to move forward, and after last year we enjoyed a year without the premium version of the original Apple cover, this year there is a new product with TechWoven. It has been tested since the first day of sale (of course with some glitches due to the testing of other covers) and therefore I think I already have enough experience with it to be able to evaluate it at least briefly in the following lines.

Apple’s TechWoven covers are particularly proud of being made from a special technical fabric made from 100% recycled polyester. Weaving multi-colored threads on a jacquard loom creates a three-dimensional fabric with rich colors. The side edges of the case are covered with a layer of soft TPU for better grip of the iPhone. Anodized aluminum buttons ensure precise response when operating the side buttons and of course there is also built-in MagSafe and slots for straps in the bottom corners of the case. The specifications of the new product are very interesting and could appeal to more than just environmental lovers. But how does the cover work in practice?

I have to say that I personally find it very interesting for several reasons. Firstly, I find that due to its relatively rough construction, it doesn’t tend to slip in the hand (although of course the tendency to slip is greater compared to silicone cases) and overall it feels really comfortable in the hand. First, it’s more scratch-resistant than FineWoven, which I can say as someone who has been using FineWoven on his iPhone for a year. But perhaps most important to me is that after a month of use it still looks like new. Even upon closer inspection, I don’t see any signs of shiny edges, worn edges, or anything like that.

This cover is also easy to care for. It’s completely waterproof, so small drops won’t penetrate right away, but more importantly, if you have a mishap, a damp cloth will usually suffice. Maximum then a small cup and everything is clean. For example, I recently made a huge curry mistake. If you cook even a little bit, you probably know how difficult it is to get curry out of anything, and how long it takes to wash it off, say, from a wooden spoon, cutting board or cloth. I was even more surprised that I was able to quickly get a few drops of the curry oil mixture out of the cap using just water, a cup, and a cloth. In this regard, for me it is Apple. Clearly, we’ve learned about FineWoven’s durability, and TechWoven is perfect proof of that. Because sometimes you just had to look at FineWven and it was dirty.

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Just flatter yourself, Apple does not deserve this cover, although I will say in advance that what is said in the following lines is completely subjective and not everyone will agree with it. I don’t mean the design itself, which is of course up to each individual to evaluate, but rather how the back feels out of place with the frame. U Apple I’ve always loved the tonal look of accessories, including the aforementioned FineWoven Cover. Although the Californian giant used a slightly different material for the edges compared to the back, the structure was almost identical. The situation is different with TechWoven. The back is rough, but the edges are quite smooth, and the colors don’t vary much. 100% coordinated packaging. Of course I don’t know if this is an intentional or “just” production restriction, but somehow it makes sense to me. AppIt does not fit.

Overall, the overall design of the Applu Cover, frankly, doesn’t quite suit you. Because while leather or FineWoven should actually be luxurious, high-quality pieces that catch people’s attention, TechWoven seems to me more like a “mountain climber” than, say, Peak Design or a similar company. I’ve used Peak Design covers a lot in the past, and when I first got the TechWoven I had a very similar feeling about it. In other words, to me, it’s an outerwear piece that you wouldn’t take with you to a meeting in your suit, which isn’t the case with the leather or woven covers.

But I don’t like the cover design. Applu doesn’t mean I don’t like it, because it’s quite the opposite. The look is completely different, just like the iPhone 17 Pro compared to previous generations. Perhaps this is precisely how Applu has managed to create a case that is different from the past and, with this difference, emphasizes the difference between the phone it protects. If you adopt this game app as your own, you will get a case that has really good features. It precisely protects the cell phone from all sides, is resistant to dirt and abrasion, lies comfortably in the hand and at the same time can attract attention simply because of its safety. For me personally, this is a huge improvement over FineWven. However, the usual skin feeling is not back yet.

Apple TechWven covers can be purchased here