Your Short Guide to Phone Cases Materials

A phone case – one of the most important accessories for these gadgets. It not only protects the phone from scratches and scolds, but also serves as a nice decoration. But how to choose a case if you don’t know about the materials yet? This is exactly what you’ll find out in this blogpost – phone cases materials and their properties!

Silicone phone cases

Arguably, the most popular type of phone cases. These cases are quite soft and elastic. Light to the touch and resistant to fingerprints and dust. Silicone cases are popular thanks to the nice feel and finish that they offer. Moreover, they come in the most various designs. Here are some examples:

• Minimalist monotone case
• Transparent case
• Flower-patterned case

Gel/TPU phone cases

TPU, or thermoplastic polyurethane, is also an elastic and lightweight material. Similarly to silicone, it provides great resistance against liquids and oils. However, they are more durable and offer not only matte finish, but glossy too, which widens the choice even more. Check out these amazing options:

• Transparent gradient case
• Glitter shell pattern case
• Glitter space planet case

Hard prone cases

Hard phone cases are molded to fit a specific model of a phone. These cases are designed with a focus on durability and protectiveness rather than a cute design. However, due to the specifics of the materials used, hard cases and crack and break unlike silicone or TPU cases. But you would rather prefer your case to break than your phone, won’t you? Besides, they can look very elegant, take a look:

• Shockproof armor case
• Glitter shockproof case
• Shockproof cartoon alien case

Leather phone case

Made from real or PU leather, these cases quite weighty but also rather soft and nice to the touch. Unfortunately, leather is prone to getting visible scratches, but with proper wear it’s not a disadvantage.