When Apple replaced its leather cases with FineWoven fabric in late 2023, I bought one for my iPhone 15 Pro Max. And while it was nice looking out of the box, one thing we didn't know at the time ...

In May, an apple leather was unveiled by Sorena ... Therefore, there is a market for faux leather--a synthetic fabric with similar appearance and properties. But it is made from petroleum-derived ...

As a "luxurious and durable microtwill" fabric, FineWoven was advertised ... This would be in line with Apple's plan to replace leather with premium, sustainable materials.