Sometimes you’ve got to throw in the towel on an accessory.
Per a post on X (formerly Twitter), noted leaker “Kosutami” has cited that Apple has stopped production of FineWoven accessories due to its poor durability. The company may move to another non-leather material for its premium accessories in the future.
Kosutami has offered accurate leaks as to Apple’s FineWoven products in the past as well as Apple’s plans to introduce new Apple Watch bands made of a “woven fabric material” over a month before they debuted, as well as matching iPhone cases.
Apple stopped selling leather accessories in September last year, replacing them with a more environmentally friendly “FineWoven” material that the company describes as “luxurious and durable microtwill” made from 68 percent post-consumer recycled polyester. FineWoven iPhone cases are priced at $59, MagSafe Wallets at $59, AirTag holders at $35, and Apple Watch bands at $99.
These accessories have received exceptionally poor customer reviews, which highlighted poor durability and disappointing quality. FineWoven accessories in new color options were noticeably absent from Apple’s spring refresh.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via MacRumors and @Kosutami_Ito