Apple discontinues FineWoven accessories due to poor quality
It looks like Apple has finally heard user complaints and has dropped FineWoven accessories.
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In September last year, Apple removed leather accessories from its range and replaced them with the more eco-friendly FineWoven material. FineWoven can be translated as fine-woven - it's a microtwill material made up of 68 per cent recycled polyester. FineWoven smartphone cases cost $59, MagSafe wallets cost $59, AirTag holders cost $35, and Apple Watch straps cost $99.
However, users immediately disliked the material because of its poor durability and poor quality: the material rubs off quickly and the accessories fall into disrepair.
According to authoritative insider Kosutami, who has previously repeatedly provided reliable information about Apple products, the company has decided to abandon FineWoven accessories and is discontinuing their production. In the future, the company may switch to a material other than leather to make its premium accessories.
FineWoven has gone.
- Kosutami (@Kosutami_Ito) April 21, 2024
Since its durability was bad.
All the production line was stopped and removed.
Apple would move to another material-Again, not the leather.
So see ya'll in leather hell.
(Recycling Company) pic.twitter.com/KVaBZC6z6S
Incidentally, Apple's spring update didn't include any new colour options for FineWoven accessories, so the insider is probably right. However, the accessories will likely remain on sale for a while before they run out of stock in warehouses.
Source: @Kosutami_Ito
