Apple stops selling genuine leather iPhone and Apple Watch accessories

As expected, Apple has discontinued its range of genuine leather accessories for the iPhone, Apple Watch and AirTag, with the Cupertino company introducing a new FineWoven material made from 68 per cent post-consumer recycled content, significantly reducing carbon emissions compared with leather.

Apple’s line of FineWoven accessories, which are available to order now through the online Apple Store, have a new soft, suedelike feel made from micro-twill. Micro-twill is a type of fabric weave commonly used in the textile industry. It is characterized by its fine, diagonal rib pattern created by the weaving process.

Micro-twill fabrics are known for their durability and resistance to wrinkles. The term “micro” in micro-twill refers to the small and closely spaced diagonal ribs or ridges that are a prominent feature of this weave. These fine ridges give micro-twill fabrics a smooth and sleek appearance.

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Prospective customers are able to pre-order the new FineWoven iPhone, Apple Watch and AirTag accessories beginning today.