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Woolnut's new line of water-resistant iPad Pro covers ditch the leather to help protect your Apple tablet while also looking great.
The last time we took a look at Woolnut's iPad wares, it was its leather sleeve and folio. These have the same design but are now made from new materials.
We're looking at the 12.9-inch iPad Pro folio in both green and blue as well as the 12.9-inch iPad Pro sleeve in black.
The shells are made from matte-finished PVC and PFC-free polyurethane. The smooth finish looks excellent, though it does show the oil from your fingers easily.
The inside is lined with a 100 percent recycled polyester felt. It's made by processing recycled plastic bottles in aid of the environment. It feels remarkably similar to the more commonly-used merino wool felt.
We have no issues with wool felt, but it seems like the better choice if we can get similar softness and impact resistance with microfiber cloth while getting rid of some plastic bottles.
For the folio's zippers, Woolnut has once more returned to market leader YKK. This time the sleeves are using the YKK Metaluxe zippers. These zippers may look metal, but they're just plastic. This prevents them from ever causing damage to your glass and aluminum iPad.
It doesn't seem likely that the inside surface of the zipper will cause damage. Woolnut still applied an internal liner to the zipper to ensure this never happens.
Between the two, the folio is more protective. It entirely encases your iPad, protecting it from all sides. It is also the larger model, fitting an iPad Pro with the Magic Keyboard attached and an Apple Pencil on the side.
If you don't want the Apple Pencil attached, a dedicated holder is at the top of the folio.
The sleeve is a classic for those who don't use a Magic Keyboard or want a more straightforward design. You slide your iPad Pro in, and the svelte sleeve will protect it during travel. The iPad sits in about half an inch, so the recycled felt will cushion it no matter which way it falls.
Both Woolnut's folio and sleeve are simple by design. There is no excess frill, bright colors, or unnecessary accents. Woolnut has focused on the materials and craftsmanship to bring these products to market.
They've been tailor-made for each iPad, have a water-resistant coating that has done a great job repelling liquids, and use recycled materials. They don't skimp on quality either.
These aren't the cheapest sleeves out there — you can find some neoprene ones on Amazon that should probably do the job — but if you want to outfit your Apple device with an equally-luxe cover, take a look at what Woolnut has created.
If you're interested in the leather sleeve or leather folio, they can be found on Amazon for the iPad Air, 11-inch iPad Pro, and the 12.9-inch iPad Pro.
The new coated collection is available directly from Woolnut for the same iPad models. The sleeve starts at $75 while the folio starts at $85.
Good review. If I didn’t just purchase a Native Union sleeve in early December, I would definitely be getting one of these. The only way I think they can be improved is if they added a magnet to the sleeve enclosure. Other than that, these are very nice products by a company that takes quality seriously. I wish Apple would put its money where its mouth is and introduce some type of vegan leather line of accessories. Products like this prove that it can be done according to their/our high standards.
Definitely on my list! Will have to remember this in the Fall.
Japhey said: Good review. If I didn’t just purchase a Native Union sleeve in early December, I would definitely be getting one of these. The only way I think they can be improved is if they added a magnet to the sleeve enclosure. Other than that, these are very nice products by a company that takes quality seriously. I wish Apple would put its money where its mouth is and introduce some type of vegan leather line of accessories. Products like this prove that it can be done according to their/our high standards. Thank you! Native Union is a solid choice too! I could see a magnet being nice, but not necessary.
Thank you! Native Union is a solid choice too! I could see a magnet being nice, but not necessary.
tht said: Definitely on my list! Will have to remember this in the Fall. Do it!
So they switched from leather and wool to plastics? Those paltry few PET bottles turned into felt will still never break down and cannot be recycled. At least wool and leather will decompose. Re-use is not recyling.
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