Apple has discontinued FineWoven accessories, according to an Apple leaker and prototype collector known as "Kosutami". In a post on X, Kosutami explained that Apple discontinued FineWoven accessories due to their low durability. In the future, the company may switch to a different non-leather material for its premium accessories.
Kosutami revealed the exact information about theFineWoven accessories in the past. Liker revealed Apple's plans to introduce new Apple Watch straps made of “woven material” a month before their debut, as well as matching iPhone cases. Kosutami also revealed the very first images of the FineWoven accessories shortly before the event where they were officially announced. The source of this latest discontinuance information is the same as these earlier FineWoven rumors, which ended up being accurate, so it follows to be taken seriously until we know more.
Apple stopped selling leather accessories last September, replacing them with a more environmentally friendly «FineWoven» material, which the company describes as as a "luxurious and durable microtwill" made from 68% recycled polyester. FineWoven iPhone cases cost $59, MagSafe wallets — $59, holders AirTag — $35 Apple Watch Bands — $99.
Accessories made from this material have been very poorly received by buyers, citing poor durability and disappointing quality. Accessories FineWoven in new color variants were conspicuously absent in Apple's spring update. If Apple has indeed stopped production of FineWoven accessories, it may be some time before the company's existing inventory begins to dwindle noticeably.