Every new iPhone brings a subsequent onslaught of new accessories, especially cases, covers and protective housings and in so many different shapes and sizes. In fact there are so many, it’s tough to even count them. So today, we’re going to look at a few cases and protective housings for your iPhone 6 designed with the minimalist in mind – someone who likes to keep their prized possession protected but prefers to avoid adding too much bulkiness.
Shock Absorbing and Credit Card Holder
First up, the VAULT Slim Wallet for iPhone 6 by Silk Innovation. It sounds like it could be a piece of body armour, but it’s not. The beauty of the Vault is in its attractive slim one-piece ribbed design. It absorbs shock that might occur from a drop and disperses it away – making its simplicity also its strength. It’s ideal for the minimalist who doesn’t need to carry around a pocket full of rewards cards, but two or three cards like Visa and ID and perhaps a little cash. It also has a nice soft touch finish which makes it easy to grip but at the same time still easy to slide in and out of your pocket. And with its lay-flat screen, your glass doesn’t actually touch the surface when laying face down.
The Vault Slim Wallet currently sells for only $14.99 U.S. and is available directly from Amazon. It comes in three cool colours – Pacific Green, Champagne Gold and Black and includes a separate scratch resistant screen protector film.
Slim with an Extra Kick
If carrying your credit cards is not in the cards but you still want something slim, the PureGear Slim Shell for iPhone 6, might be the right choice. Made for everyday use, the shell is made from durable polycarbonate flexible rubber so it’s easy to grip and protects your phone. It comes in various colours, retails for $24.99 and available in Canada at Staples or Amazon, where they’re on sale right now for $15.18. And for someone who wants just a little more, maybe to make a FaceTime call or watch a video while you’re sipping that latte the PureGear Slim Shell with Kickstand for iPhone 6 as the names eludes, has a little built-in low profile kickstand to help prop it up but not make the case much bigger. It comes in two colours: black or white, retails for $29.99 and available directly from PureGear or Amazon.
Fine Wood
Next up are iPhone 6 Cases by Grovemade. They are eco-friendly cases yet at the same stylish and durable. They’re made entirely from domestic hardwoods from both coasts of North America - Hardrock Maple from the east coast and Oregon Claro Walnut from the west. They’re not massed produced but crafted in a small machine shop in Portland, Oregon.
The cases feature a two-piece design consisting of an adhesive back plate that will not stain the phone when removed and a bumper style frame. Grovemade has perfected their fabrication and construction process so there is little waste during their precise milling process. The power and volume buttons cutouts are laser cut and skillfully crafted to allow full access to all of the phone’s functions, connectors, and ports. Each case is individually hand-sanded and hand-stained for Grovemade’s signature finish.
The Grovemade case for iPhone 6 retails for $99 U.S. and available directly from the Grovemade shop. There is also a bumper only version as well as a model with a leather front cover that doubles as a stand.
Absurdly Thin Non-Case Case
Thin as two sheets of paper combined and what the company refers to as absurdly thin, AirMask Colors is more of a makeover kit than a case. It’s a 360-degree wraparound candy-like shell somewhat reminiscent of the iPhone 5C plus a screen protector. It’s only 0.3mm thick and weighs a minuscule 9 grams.
The shell has an adhesive design so it will secure snuggly to your iPhone, constructed from a specially formulated polymer mixed with polycarbonate to make it hard and durable. According to the specs, it will even resist getting scratched when you have both your iPhone and your keys in your pocket. Plus, despite being hard, it has a specially formulated micro-textured non-slip surface so it’s easy to grip but still manages to slide easily in and out of your pocket.
It comes in a variety of candy-flavoured colours and retails for $25.99 U.S. and $29.99 U.S. for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus models respectively. Right now you can get them directly from AirMask.
Photos courtesy of their respective companies.
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