What are iPhone 17 TechWoven Cases?

Apple discontinued its disastrous FineWoven iPhone covers just a year after their release. These cases were initially marketed as a luxurious yet eco-friendly alternative to Apple’s leather offering for the iPhone 15.

However, display cases in the Apple Store were quickly damaged and required replacement at least twice per day. Not to mention the durability complaints from unhappy iPhone users!

This year, Apple hopes to overcome these complaints with the iPhone 17 and its most extensive case collection yet. Clear and silicone options are joined by super-slim and bumper iPhone Air cases. However, an empty spot remains for the high-end models, which a more premium case could fill.

Although an aluminum body and tough Ceramic Shield material boast 4x crack and scratch resistance, extra shielding is still vital to keep your iPhone 17 Pro or Pro Max protected in the long term. And that’s where the Apple TechWoven case comes in — but is it an improvement on the FineWoven case?

What is an Apple TechWoven Case?

The Apple TechWoven case is a phone cover designed to protect the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. Sitting between Apple’s basic silicone case and premium leather ranges, it uses 100% recycled polyester to create a custom technical woven fabric. 

This design and manufacturing process creates a dimensional texture, with fibers that each have a slightly unique, rich depth of color. These multiple colored yarns result in a fine-knit weave appearance. 

While the interior is similar, if not a little finer, lightly textured TPU offers better grip on the edges. It also features aluminum buttons, built-in MagSafe magnets and a good lip around the entire camera module to protect the iPhone 17 Pro’s three 48 MP lenses.

TechWoven cases are currently available in a range of colors to complement the iPhone 17’s colors, including:

• Blue

• Green

• Purple

• Black

• Sienna (orange)
  

3 Benefits of Using a TechWoven Case for Your iPhone 17

From enhanced grip to easy iOS 26 integration, Apple’s TechWoven case offers plenty of benefits for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. Here are three things we love about this textured cover:

1. Improved Durability

A variety of key durability concerns surrounded the FineWoven cases, including premature button wear and permanent scratching. They also stained easily. What’s great about the TechWoven edition is that it addresses many of these issues. 

Its weave texture offers a much better grip, meaning the iPhone is less likely to slip out of your hands. Accidental drops can inflict scratches and cracks on the iPhone screen or damage its delicate internal components. The coating also prevents wear and stains, ensuring the case maintains a consistently premium look even after months of use.

Precise cutouts and refined anodized aluminum buttons match the TechWoven’s color and are much more attractive than spongy fabric-covered buttons. In addition, Apple also designed the case with features that specifically safeguard the iPhone 17 Pro and Max. So, besides their aesthetic appeal, the biggest benefit of these aluminum buttons is that they make pressing the phone’s side buttons easy and provide complete protection.

The same goes for the Camera Control button on the iPhone’s lower-right edge. The case provides a cover for this function while still allowing you to access touch and gesture support.

2. On-the-Go Convenience

Woven fabric makes the TechWoven a lightweight case, meaning it’s easy to carry around in your pocket or bag without feeling weighed down. This is particularly beneficial for the iPhone 17 Pro models, since the switch from titanium to aluminum has made these devices slightly heavier than the 16 Pro.

The Apple-designed case also features new anchors on the bottom. These small connection points and an integrated loop provide space to attach a cross-body lanyard or wrist strap for safe, hands-free phone carrying.

One of the TechWoven case’s most convenient functions is its MagSafe compatibility, featuring built-in magnets that align accurately with those in the iPhone 17 Pro to ensure faster wireless charging. Using a MagSafe charger offers 25 W speeds, which power your phone up to 50% in approximately 30 minutes!

The TechWoven case works with a variety of other MagSafe accessories that help keep your iPhone powered up on the go. Some of these accessories also make using the device easy and safe while traveling, including:

• Wallet card holders

• Bike and car mounts

• Power banks

• Multi-device wireless charging stations
  

3. Additional Functionality

We couldn’t explain the TechWoven’s benefits without covering Apple’s extra touches that make this case more special. 

iOS 26 introduced a variety of customization options to the iPhone 17 series (and any other compatible iPhones!), including unique wallpapers and a color-matching feature. The latter means that app icons can be changed to the actual shade of your iPhone 17. And this also works with TechWoven cases! 

When you put the case on the phone, you’ll get the option to change the home screen to the case’s color. All app icons will then match your iPhone’s hardware, something that’s incredibly satisfying.

Another great feature is iOS integration. Putting a TechWoven case on also triggers the hidden NFC reader within your iPhone, which detects the case’s NFC chip. This then unlocks a color-matched on-screen animation. One thing to note is that this applies to all Apple cases, not just the TechWoven edition.

Does the Apple TechWoven Case Have Any Drawbacks?

One of the TechWoven case’s main selling points is the ‘premium’ textured material, which is also its biggest drawback.

Despite offering an improved grip, this material covers only the back and doesn’t reach all the way around the edges. A less premium-looking and -feeling plastic coats the sides, with just a slight texture. The TPU material gives it the same plastic design as the FineWoven cases, with a camera bump ring and metal buttons. 

This means the case’s corners are left vulnerable to premature wear and tear. The corners are a critical point of protection in phone cases, as iPhone screens are more susceptible to smashing if the device lands on this part.

A full wrap-around could eliminate the screen-smashing problem and provide an even better grip. It would also look much better!

Should You Buy a TechWoven iPhone 17 Case?

If you’re looking for a premium protective iPhone 17 case, we wouldn’t recommend buying the TechWoven model. 

The iOS and Apple ecosystem integrations, along with the color-matching icons, are incredibly thoughtful details. The case also looks simple and stylish. However, protection is key, and this is what the TechWoven cases ultimately lack. With prices starting from $59, we’d expect more.

By combining best-in-class engineering with sleek design, Ghostek cases offer the premium drop protection your iPhone 17 Pro deserves. 

Every model is military-grade drop-tested to ensure complete durability, with shockproof technology infused into the corners to absorb any sudden impact. Our cases also offer 100% MagSafe compatibility and a variety of functional accessories, without the high-end price tag. 

Explore our complete iPhone 17 series case collection today and discover a variety of slim and shockproof options to suit your personal style.