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Leather Smarphone Cases

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Makr iPhone 5 Sleeves Provide Rugged Protection

— October 5, 2012 — Fashion
The genuine Horween leather used to create the Makr iPhone 5 Sleeves is what makes them so durable and rugged. The high-quality leather is worked to have skived and rolled edges, so no fraying will occur.

Sewn, polished and colored by hand, the leather sleeves come in various neutral shades including Saddle Tan, Charcoal Latigo, Ox Blood Chromexcel, Navy Matte and Natural Cordovan. All of these colors complement the natural leather of the cases without adding too much shine or fussy detailing.

For those of you who are natural leather lovers who want to add some rugged hide to their geeky gadget, you should try the long-lasting, high-quality craftsmanship of the Makr iPhone 5 Sleeves.
Trend Themes
1. Genuine Leather Smartphone Cases - Producing genuine leather smartphone cases that are durable and rugged is a disruptive innovation opportunity.
2. Handcrafted Smartphone Accessories - Creating handcrafted smartphone accessories is a disruptive innovation opportunity to cater to those who value unique, high-quality craftsmanship.
3. Neutral Colored Smartphone Cases - Developing a range of neutral colored smartphone cases that complement the natural leather without adding too much shine or fussy detailing is a disruptive innovation opportunity.
Industry Implications
1. Smartphone Accessories Industry - There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the smartphone accessories industry to produce genuine leather sleeves that provide durability and rugged protection for smartphones.
2. Handcrafted Products Industry - The handcrafted products industry has the opportunity to offer high-quality, artisan-made smartphone accessories that cater to those who value unique craftsmanship.
3. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry has a disruptive innovation opportunity to produce smartphone cases that provide both style and protection, utilizing genuine leather and neutral colors for a premium feel.
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