Apple Replaced Leather iPhone Cases With 100% Recycled TechWoven for 2030 Carbon Goal
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Updated · Boy Genius Report · Jul 2
Apple Replaced Leather iPhone Cases With 100% Recycled TechWoven for 2030 Carbon Goal
3 articles · Updated · Boy Genius Report · Jul 2
Summary
2025 brought Apple’s second post-leather case redesign: TechWoven, a 100% recycled polyester material introduced after FineWoven drew complaints about scuffs, scratches and weak durability.
Apple had dropped leather accessories in 2023, saying the material carries a significant carbon footprint and tying the move to its 2030 carbon-neutrality target.
FineWoven launched at $59—the same price as the old leather cases—and Apple said it produced significantly lower emissions than leather, but reviews quickly questioned its quality.
14.5% of global greenhouse-gas emissions come from livestock supply chains, according to the FAO, giving context to Apple’s shift away from cattle-linked leather.
Apple still sells silicone and clear MagSafe-compatible cases, while buyers wanting leather now largely turn to third-party brands, many priced below Apple’s $39-to-$59 range.