The Bindery Blog

Our cases for the iPads are an industry game-changer. We take our enduring designs and pair them with American full-grain leather to create individual masterpieces. Our inspiration is stoked by our entrepreneurial spirit and a love of the craft. Our designs are our way of honoring the past while looking to the future. American bridle leather has a supple and hardworking nature inspired our Oxford leather iPad Pro case and the inspiration for our Traveler cases came from a family heirloom. Join us along our journey in crafting a case for the iPad.

Back in 2010, we were a small startup with big dreams, to craft Apple accessories that are as functional as they are beautiful. After all, who wouldn't want to make a case for the iPad? Since then, we've gathered the best materials, located the best artisans, and honed our designs over time. When the new iPad Pros came out, we knew we'd be making new landmark cases for them. Take a look behind the scenes, and accompany us on the journey that is making durable traditionally bound book-style Contega Thin case for iPad Pro 11 & iPad Pro 12.9 3rd Gen!

The new iPad Pros are out! Apple just launched their latest generation of iPad Pros. Which one is the best fit for you? Which iPad is better? The iPad Pro 11 or 12.9 or last year's 10.5? If you visit their shop, you'll notice there a lot of options. Then, options for the options within those options...yikes. It's hard to parse, and full of industry jargon. You ought to be enthralled by your Apple ecosystem, so we decided to break it all down and help you decide which is the best iPad Pro for you!

The new iPad Pros are here, finally! This is, hands-down, the biggest update to the iPad Pro since it's launched. Since our own launch in 2010, we have made an iPad case every year. When the new 11 and 12.9 inch iPad Pros launched, we went back to our roots and drew upon our most popular and beautiful designs. Protecting your new iPad means you're also guarding your investment, saving work, fortifying creativity. We used our signature materials: archival quality linen, full-grain leather, and Baltic birch to create the best-handcrafted iPad Pro case. Be among the first to get unparalleled protection, cases are available for pre-order now!

We are not ones to shy away from sentimentality, and we cherish each step of the process. One crucial part of our crafting has a rich, deep history. The leather dyeing and tanning is an intricate process. Our leather cases, bags, wallets, and desk accessories use a modern dyeing process that has its roots in the past. The world of leather dyeing can get confusing, and fast. We decided to delve in and break it down.

All Pad & Quill products are made only from the best quality full-grain leathers. We have located the very best leathers in the entire world, produced in the very best tanneries on the planet, and crafted with unparalleled quality by generations trained leather artisans who, as far as we are concerned, are the very best people in the world.

The new 2018 iPads are almost here, and rumors are swirling on when they'll drop, what they'll look like, and what their price point will be. Earlier, in March of this year, Apple bridged the gap between their base-model and their Pro line. We're pretty curious to see where Apple will take their Pro line and how it branches off from the current entry-level iPad. We've rounded up all the latest rumors on the iPad Pro's specs, prices, and internal hardware.

Our iPads serve as a hub of productivity and travel everywhere with us. They also pick up the germs, dirt, and grime from everywhere they go. Have you cleaned your iPad lately? Wondering what is the best way to clean your iPad? Wonder no longer! Here is a comprehensive guide to clean all things iPad from the screen to the ports and beyond. So, to get started, go ahead and unplug your iPad and turn it completely off...

The initial price of the iPhone XS Max is a pretty large hurdle, but it isn't the only obstacle that comes with upgrading. The new iPhones have the best displays in a smartphone, hands down. That's amazing and reason alone to make the switch, but that means it needs to be protected. There's nothing quite like the panic of dropping your phone as it plummets to the ground, or being asked if you've got the new iPhone and cringing as you take it out because the screen is obliterated.  Save yourself some anxiety, time, and money by protecting your iPhone XS Max screen now.

Protecting your iPhone is protecting your investment. We gathered the best materials to make heavy-duty, rough and tumble cases that are svelte and timeless. We have an entire lineup of protective cases for the iPhone XS and XS Max. All of them are up for pre-order now and many of which are shipping out today.

Our Apple Watches come with us on all of our adventures, collecting memories and paths. However, that means they can collect dirt and grime. Regular cleaning can help extend the life of your Apple Watch over time. It's especially important to give your Watch and band a good clean if you workout with it, wear it daily, and/or wear lotions.