One of the changes when Apple introduced the iPhone 15 and new Apple Watch models is the discontinuation of selling all leather accessories, in order to support Carbon Neutral by using materials with minimal environmental impact in production. They have introduced iPhone cases and Apple Watch bands made from a material called FineWoven.
However, FineWoven has been questioned by a significant number of users who still prefer leather materials, claiming that they cannot be adequately replaced. This debate may be clarified by the fact that the website for the FineWoven iPhone 15 Pro Max case on Amazon is labeled as a frequently returned item. Yet, currently, this label is no longer visible on the product page.
Reviews on Amazon have a wide distribution, with 45% giving 5 stars, while 32% give only 1 star. One-star reviews often criticize the material quality as being cheap or prone to easy damage.
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TLDR: Apple has stopped selling leather accessories to support environmental sustainability, opting for FineWoven materials, which have received mixed reviews on Amazon.
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