Economic iPhone Protectors

Case-Mate's Utilitarian 'Recession Case' Saves You Money, Not Style

In these tough economic times it is important to conserve and save where possible. So what do you do when you want to protect your iPhone, but do not have the coin to do it? Case-Mate’s Recession Case is what you get!

Made out of cardboard, the Recession Case allows you to both protect your iPhone and maintains your uber-cool gadget identity. Although it is not water-proof, and it does require some assemblly, the Recession Case is terribly awesome. It can be purchased as one unit, or as a ‘Bailout Bundle’ in a pack of 10.

Sustainable Phone Accessories
Case-Mate's Recession Case made from cardboard offers a sustainable alternative for iPhone protection.
Budget-friendly Tech Accessories
The Recession Case by Case-Mate provides an affordable option for protecting iPhones during tough economic times.
DIY Phone Cases
The Recession Case's assembly feature allows users to customize and personalize their own iPhone cases.

Who This Affects Most

Mobile Accessories
The Recession Case presents an opportunity for mobile accessory companies to explore sustainable and economical alternatives for phone protection.
E-commerce
Case-Mate's Recession Case could attract budget-conscious consumers and spur online sales of affordable tech accessories.
Do-it-yourself (DIY)
The Recession Case taps into the growing DIY trend by offering a customizable phone case option for creative consumers.
SCORE
2.8 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 15%
Activity 62%
Freshness 8%

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