# Reclaimed Wood Smartphone Cases 'Kerf Cases' Creates Device Cases in Pittsburgh from Solid Wood By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-04-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/device-case References: [werd](http://www.werd.com/38805/kerf-cases-give-your-phone-the-good-wood/) & [kerfcase](https://kerfcase.com/) Smartphones are infinitely useful yet are made of materials that can feel somewhat foreign in the hand, so the 'Kerf Cases' are device cases that aim to make it possible to switch up the aesthetic and experience. Crafted from reclaimed or salvaged wood to ensure a sustainable aesthetic, the 'Kerf Cases' are cleanly designed to enable access to all functionalities of your smartphone without being inhibited. 'Kerf Cases' creates device cases for the [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-phone-case) and [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-pixel-6-phone-case) [Pixel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-office-x-casetify-collection) smartphones as well as one for the iPad as well. The 'Kerf Cases' are a premium creation that are handcrafted and designed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by Ben Saks who is the founder of the brand. The cases are milled from a single piece of wood, which is what makes each one look distinctly different. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Reclaimed Materials Products:** Exploring new innovative products made from reclaimed or salvaged materials can provide opportunities for sustainable design solutions. - **Custom Woodworking Products:** By providing bespoke, customizable, and personalized woodworking products, makers can disrupt the traditional mass-produced market. - **Natural Materials Accessories:** Designing accessories for everyday technology with natural materials can create a unique and eco-friendly user experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile Device Accessories Industry:** There is an opportunity for premium and sustainable product differentiation in the mobile device accessories market, which traditionally focuses on plastic and synthetic materials. - **Woodworking Industry:** Incorporating reclaimed wood into the woodworking process can provide eco-friendly opportunities for customization and uniqueness. - **Eco-friendly Consumer Electronics Industry:** Expanding the eco-friendly product category to include everyday electronics accessories can promote sustainable consumerism in a traditionally disposable industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Tactile Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-reclassic-case.md) - [Compostable Polymer Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellroy-bio-phone-case.md) - [Repairable Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-phone-case.md) - [Compostable Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoblvd-mojave-collection.md) - [Plant-Based Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsockets-plantcore.md) - [Luxe Sustainable Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mujjo-iphone-cases.md) - [Recycled Material Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-reclear-case.md) - [Stylistic Sustainable Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-of-cases.md) - [Recycled Plastic Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-plastic-phone-case.md)