Find this same sleeve in Charcoal (darker) here: www.etsy.com/listing/258818979
A new design for the iPad Pro with Apple Pencil users in mind. Now available for the new 10.2" iPad, 9.7", 10.5", 11" and 12.9" iPad Pro. (Note a few of our photos show multiple sized sleeves stacked on top of one another for scale. You will only receive one sleeve in the size you request.)
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TEN NOTES ABOUT THIS NEW DESIGN::
ONE: Made of 100% Wool felted in Germany. This is the good stuff. We choose this felt specifically over the other German felts as it has a smoother, tighter surface and higher density which makes for more solid stitching. Two full body pieces plus a third that forms the pocket on the front... that's 9mm of felt to protect your goods. Our felt is hand selected for us to ensure we are supplied a consistent color & texture.
TWO: Our stitching is heavy-duty bonded nylon by American & Effird and we are very specific about stitch length, placement and reinforcement. The reinforced 'starts and stops' (referred to as backtacking) and carefully designed corner details carry throughout our line. We keep the space between the stitches and edge of the felt tight to further minimize profile and create a cleaner look that will maintain with use.
THREE: We've been building felt sleeves since before there was an iPad and our goal has always been to provide sleeves that fit. As the devices have evolved with the additions of Smart Covers, Smart Keyboards, Silicone Cases we've opened up our sizing to accommodate. Beyond looking at sizes, we also pay attention to materiality of these accessories and how that affects your use of the sleeve. Those sleeves sized to accommodate Smart Covers/Keyboards and/or Silicone Cases are slightly oversized to allow for those items to slide in and out easily but sized still close enough to feel tailored and that your device is secure. See HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR SIZE below for the different sizes available.
FOUR: Need more security that just a perfect fit? We get it. We love this sleeve and feel comfortable with the open end but if you really want it, we can add leather strap to the opening similar to our other designs. Cost is an extra $20 and you can choose between brown or black leather we cut from hides we have custom finished for us by Wickett & Craig Tannery in Pennsylvania. Contact us to set-up a custom order. Adding a strap is suggested for those users who plan to purchase sleeves to accommodate covers or cases but also want the flexibility of sometimes leaving those covers off. The strap will keep everything in place regardless of contents.
FIVE: Let's talk about the Apple Pencil pocket. This pocket structure was designed with Apple Pencil users in mind. First, the width of the Apple Pencil pocket is designed to allow you to reach in with your thumb and forefinger to grab the Pencil. If you been using the Apple Pencil, you know that the end of the Pencil comes off easily so you need to be able reach deeper, beyond the end to pull it out. The slanted pocket design is intentional as it gives you variable depth and the ability to choose how low you tuck your Pencil if you want it fully concealed below the lip of the pocket.
SIX: The second pocket offers a little extra storage best suited for flat/thin items: cords, earbuds, notebooks. On the 9.7" iPad, this pocket is about 4.5" wide. On the 12.9" iPad Pro, this pocket is 6.5" wide. This pocket will not fit Apple's Magic Keyboard but if you want a sleeve for that, we have one. For your reference, the notebook shown in this pocket is a standard size FEILD NOTES notebook.
SEVEN: Need a spot for your iPad Pro charger? Check out our Small Storage Accessories. The Small Dumpling is perfect for your iPad Pro charger: www.etsy.com/listing/267155414/wooly-dumplings
EIGHT: Every byrd & belle product is made in small batches (and sometimes one at a time) in our studio in Minneapolis, Minnesota. You can find more information on who makes your items and see photos of where they are made: https://www.etsy.com/shop/byrdandbelle/about
NINE: Our studio maintains a low-impact initiative where we balance the quality of our materials with our environmental impact. We choose felt as our main material because beyond its beauty and its addictive texture, it is a rapidly renewable resource, fully biodegradable, LEED recognized and Oeko-Tex certified. Choosing to have your device case made out of felt rather than other materials such as canvas means you've chosen a natural material that acts as exterior material, interior lining and padding in one, eliminating multiple sourcing routes and petroleum-based foam. Our only wish is that someone in the USA would manufacture this material but for now, we'll stick with the Germans as they have a higher level of workplace standards & equality than other countries we've seen supplying felt. It costs a little more. It's worth it.
TEN: We want your experience with our studio to be a good one. Beyond our return policy, we are here over the life span of this item. The need for repairs is rare, but we make them and usually for free. If you upgrade to a thinner/smaller device, we might be able to modify your sleeve/case to suit or make it into something else entirely. Our materials are chosen to last and often times outlast your device. Let's figure out a way to keep it in use.
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HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR SIZE::
Available for the new 10.2 iPad, 10.5" iPad Pro, 12.9" iPad Pro as well as the 9.7" iPad, iPad Pro and iPad Airs. We've made extended sizes available for those users using Apple's Smart Covers, Smart Keyboards and/or Silicone Cases on their devices. Choose your iPad and tell us which Apple Accessories you are using in the pulldown menus so we can size your sleeve correctly:
CHOOSE YOUR IPAD:
- iPad Pro/Air (9.7")
- iPad (10.2")
- iPad Pro/Air (10.5")
- iPad Pro (11")
- iPad Pro (12.9", 1st/2nd Gen.) Released in 2015
- iPad Pro (12.9", 3rd - 6th Gen.) Released October 2022
ACCESSORIES YOU USE ON YOUR IPAD?:
- None / Naked (you have nothing on your iPad)
- Smart Cover/Keyboard (Smart Cover -or- Smart Keyboard by Apple, attaches via magnetic hinge and covers the front)
- Smart Folio/Smart Keyboard Folio (by Apple, covers the back & front)
- Magic Keyboard (by Apple)
**All covers and cases referenced are manufactured by Apple. If you don't know what you have, visit the Apple website. Any third-party covers/cases may require custom orders. Contact us to inquire.
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SHIPPING INFORMATION::
For information on when this item will leave the studio and how it will be shipped, see the 'Shipping & Policies' tab
