This is actually the first case I purchased for my iPhone 3G.
Incipio Eco iPhone Case
I made my purchase strictly on the basis that the fabrics are sustainable (hemp and organic cotton, I believe). At the time I was determined to avoid consuming a bunch plastic just to keep my new gadget happy. The silicon cases seemed smart, but I wanted to stick by my principles and avoid the plastic appeal. So I bought this undeniably "crunchy-looking" case and went on about my business. Well, it wasn't too long before my eco-friendly buyers remorse set in. In a matter of a few days, this case had proven to be more trouble than it was helpful.
First of all, this case functions like a sleeve for your device, which does not allow you to operate your phone AND benefit from the sleeve's protective properties at the same time. Every time you wish to use your iPhone, you must remove it completely from this snug fitting hemp sleeve.
Which brings up another point. This case fits TIGHT. I know that tension is the basis for most of the protective properties, but DANG. I really did not like struggling for up to thirty seconds each time to get this case off whenever my phone would ring. And who wants to potentially miss a call because of fumbling with their iPhone case? This was ultimately the reason I ditched this case: low functionality.
In this instance, green points for eco-fabric are not enough for me to recommend this case.
Please comment if you have a different take on it.
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