(Re)Classic Case for iPhone 13 Series, Slate Green / iPhone 13 Pro
Textured elegance for your iPhone, made better for the Earth with plant-based and recycled materials. The timeless contrast of smooth and cross-grained leather is reinterpreted with Yatay™ by Coronet for low-impact, long-lasting protection.
*Not compatible with Moment lenses and Drop-in Lens Mounts
Our Review
Native Union (Re)Classic Case (iPhone 13 Series) — eco-leather protection that survives the overhead bin
The gist: A plant-based leather-alternative case with real drop protection, so your phone can take a fall on cobblestones or a hard hostel floor without cracking.
- 6ft / 1.8m drop protection: a raised lip shields the camera plateau and screen when the phone lands face-down — the kind of drop that happens getting in and out of rideshares.
- Yatay plant-based material: made from wheat and corn instead of animal leather or PU, rated roughly 5x more scratch/wear-resistant than typical PU leather alternatives.
- MagSafe compatible: built-in magnets keep car mounts and wireless chargers working without an adapter — handy for road-tripping with a phone mount.
- 100% recycled frame with a recycled microfiber lining, so it holds up to being tossed in a daypack alongside keys and sunglasses.
MacSources reviewer Nicholas Calderone, testing Native Union's (Re)Classic case build, said it "feels very secure in hand, providing excellent grip" and "doesn't slide around," while flagging the higher price versus basic cases as the main downside.
Best for: travelers who want a leather look without animal products and real drop protection for daily transit. Skip it if: you're on a tight gear budget — basic silicone cases cost less for the same core protection. Runs ~$33–$60 depending on color/size — check the current price before buying.
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