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Apple confirms it will no longer use leather for new Apple accessories, starting today. (www.macrumors.com)
submitted 3 years ago by to c/apple_enthusiast@lemmy.world
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Another step for animals rights!

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[+] 4 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) (6 children)
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  • [–] 5 points 3 years ago

    Canvas straps can be good quality, less sticky, and last way beyond the lifespan of any consumer grade electronic device.

    Not to sound like I'm a textiles expert, so don't come at me

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago (3 children)

    I have sixty year old hobnail boots that are still solid. Synthetic material would have failed long ago.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 years ago (2 children)

    Yeah but now imagine they were part of a sixty year old computer. Kind of a waste if you ask me.

    The electronics here will be grossly obsolete within five years.

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  • [–] 3 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    I wasn't implying there was a need for a sixty year old computer, just that some natural materials are superior to their substitutes.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 years ago

    I got that, I was just repeating the number. My point is that leather is more durable than is necessary for a consumer electronic, especially one from Apple which has made planned obsolescence continuous innovation a cornerstone of their business.

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