Summary

  • Apple initially launched FineWoven as a replacement for its leather accessories, but it faced issues with durability and aesthetics, leading it to be discontinued
  • The silicone cases currently offered by Apple are not as durable or aesthetically pleasing as the FineWoven cases
  • A suitable alternative to animal leather would be vegan leather, which is more sustainable and can be derived from materials such as aloe vera
  • Apple has aimed to achieve carbon-neutral status by 2030, which coincides with the discontinuation of its leather products
  • Vegan leather cases for iPhones produced by third parties, such as Kindsuit and Woodcessories, are still available and offer a more sustainable alternative to traditional leather cases, but Apple should focus on developing its own line of vegan leather accessories.
  • This would help it achieve its carbon-neutral target and provide customers with a durable, aesthetically pleasing, and sustainable option for iPhone cases.

By Aryan Surendranath

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