It costs about $75, it’s made by Apple, and it has the most unusual material in the whole test. Even so, the TechWoven Case was the first one cut from my comparison. The reason has nothing to do with the material. It’s a problem you only notice once the iPhone is inside.
Material and Build
Apple launched the TechWoven Case alongside the iPhone 17 Pro. Back then there was no true black, and now there is, and it’s properly deep black. The fabric feels slightly rough, a bit like denim. That’s unusual for a phone case and very much a matter of taste. Some people love it, others find it odd. The Apple logo sits on the back.
The build quality is flawless, with no glue residue in the corners and a sturdy, clean feel. There are no accessories in the box. At 34 grams it’s the lightest case in the test.
The Big Problem: The iPhone Slides Out
You notice it the moment you put the phone in. The iPhone slides in very easily, and it slides out just as easily. I could push the case off the phone with my thumb. None of the other premium cases in the test behaved like that. Only the Spigen Parallax had the same problem.
Why does that matter so much? On paper the TechWoven Case protects well. The screen lip still sits above a screen protector, and the camera lenses sit below the rim. But none of that helps if the iPhone pops out of the case on impact. Then the screen hits the pavement unprotected, and your screen protector goes with it.
No Inner Lining
The inside of the case is smooth, with no microfiber lining. On the iPhone 18 Pro that’s a real drawback, because the back scratches easily. If a grain of sand gets between the case and the phone, it rubs across the glass with every movement. Cases with microfiber hold grains like that in place.
Buttons, Cutouts and Camera Control
This is where Apple shows it knows its own phone. All the cutouts line up perfectly, and nothing is covered. The buttons press well. Camera Control responds to single and double presses, light presses and swipes, and taking photos works without issues.
MagSafe
MagSafe charging works, of course. In the pull test the TechWoven Case held 1.42 kg, well above the 1 kg mark I count as good. Among the ten cases that’s mid-field, since the strongest reached up to 1.75 kg.
Price
At about $75, the TechWoven Case is one of the most expensive cases in the test. Only the Mous costs more. The test winner costs less than half and holds the iPhone much more securely.
Verdict
The TechWoven Case is beautifully made, light and uses a material you won’t find anywhere else. As a protective case, though, it fails at the most important job, because it doesn’t hold the iPhone securely. That’s why it was the first case cut in my verdict. The cases that do better are in my full iPhone 18 Pro case comparison.
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More Tests
If you want extra screen protection, you’ll find the winners in my iPhone 18 Pro screen protector test. For Apple’s foldable, I’ve already tested cases for the iPhone Duo and screen protectors for the iPhone Duo. And my free Charge Check shows how fast your charger really charges your iPhone.