FineWoven was terrible, and a leaker with a very mixed track record says that there is a new material that will replace it in iPhone 17 cases.

Apple is planning to launch a new "TechWoven" line of cases for the iPhone 17 series, according to a leaker known as "Majin Bu."

According to a leak from China, Apple is once again working on vegan leather. This time, it is said to be more durable than the old "fine fabric".

TechWoven, the alleged iPhone 17 replacement for FineWoven, has been shown off in more photographs revealing what is claimed to be its retail packaging.

Phone 17 cases are exected to replace FineWoven with a tougher, grippier synthetic fabric in bold colors while keeping Apple’s eco-friendly focus.

It’s been a while since Apple dropped leather and replaced it with FineWoven — only to mostly drop FineWoven over customer feedback. Now leaker Majin Bu says Apple has yet another leather alternative ready to go for the iPhone 17 case lineup.

I’m even more bullish on FineWoven. Sure, my case has received some indentation from the MagSafe Wallet, but Apple told me to prepare for that — and I experienced a bit of that with my ...

Perhaps if FineWoven didn’t cost $59, it wouldn’t be so bad. But for that price, you’d expect a case to be able to not look like garbage after just a few days.

The iPhone 17 is reportedly rumored to be announced in September, meaning Nevadans may be just weeks away from their next upgrade. Last year, Apple introduced its iPhone 16 range on Sept. 9, with the new phones ready for pre-order later that week.