Apple rumoured to cease FineWoven production
Apple has reportedly stopped production of FineWoven accessories, according to trusted leaker Kosutami. Read More...
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Analytical study reflects poorly on Apple’s FineWoven green material claims
The Italian tanner’s association UNIC, has commissioned an independent test laboratory, Ars Tinctoria, to investigate the environmental and physical property claims of Apple’s FineWoven material and compared it with genuine leather. Read More...
Apple’s carbon neutral claims refuted in Europe
Apple’s recent claim of carbon neutrality has been refuted by European environmental and consumer groups. Read More...
Podcast: Industry and consumers respond to Apple abandoning leather
ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth rounds up news on the recent announcement that Apple is dropping leather for its accessories, and the response from the industry and consumers. Read More...
Apple customers call new FineWoven iPhone cases ‘absolute trash’
According to a forum on the website MacRumors, some customers of the new Apple iPhone covers made from the partially synthetic material FineWoven have complained and returned items only after a few days of use. Read More...
An obvious mistake from Apple
Mike Redwood addresses the faulty logic in Apple’s decision to drop leather, falsely inflating its carbon footprint. Read More...
ICT asks Apple to retract its stance on leather
The International Council of Tanners (ICT) has written to Apple to express its deep disappointment at the recent decision to remove leather from its range of accessories. Read More...
Hermés to continue selling leather Apple Watch bands
Hermés will no longer produce leather watch bands for Apple after the company dropped leather for its products but is now selling them directly. Read More...
Apple to no longer use leather in products
Apple has announced that its products will no longer come with leather cases, straps or other accessories, as part of efforts to improve its environmental impact. Read More...
