Pela reviews and discussion

To start off, I really love this company’s mission. Their environmentally focused approach to creating sustainable phone cases is what initially drew me in! Such a cool and important concept! Unfortunately, the case itself didn’t live up to expectations. It felt low quality and a bit flimsy for the price point. Paying extra for MagSafe on top of an already $65 case was frustrating. It also took over two weeks to arrive, and I had a really frustrating experience trying to get updates from Customer Service. In the end, I returned the case and found alternatives. I still deeply respect what Pela stands for, I just wish the product and experience matched the vision.

Sustainability with having a technological device is a good market to buy from. For many years I have bought and only bought pela phone cases. The fact that they are compostable is the big selling point. The brand is one to get behind and can easily gift. The many colors and designs makes buying a new phone case is always fun.

Pela phone cases are a great eco-friendly alternative—durable, flexible, and made from compostable materials that actually feel good in the hand. I love the mission behind the brand and the fact that the case offers decent protection without being bulky. Some colors show wear a bit quickly, and it’s not as impact-resistant as heavy-duty cases, but overall it’s stylish, sustainable, and well worth using.

Love a brand that supports the planet. Great sturdy cases that have been protecting my phone against gravity since day one!

I’ve had a black Pela case for as long as I’ve had my phone (1-2 years), which goes to show how long it lasts. HOWEVER, it looks terrible: it’s got dings and scratches, and the compostable material has brown flecks that look charming at first but only make it look dirty with wear. It also does not protect your phone. The back of my iPhone is shattered. Luckily, my screen is intact without a protective screen. You’re better off using a different phone case and sticking to just one for sustainability.

Love the mission behind the company but the cases did not last. Mine ripped after less than a year.

If you are not concerned about eco-friendly causes, Pela cases can be a hard sell. While their mission is admirable (compostable phone cases) the price is difficult to justify to an ordinary consumer. I own three Pela cases, they are durable and feel nice to the touch. I would reccommend the cases, with the caveat of waiting until their next 2 for 1 sale. ⭐ Cute solid colors ⭐Great company mission ⭐Pricey but great sales and deals

high quality and sustainable

I've been using these cases for a long time and was such a big fan of what they stood for. I hate the idea of single use plastic going to landfill for something as vain, ephemeral, and, frankly, kind of useless, as a phone case. I never bought these for the aesthetic and usually tried to go with the most minimalist option available to me. The wheatgrass looking texture isn't for me, nor is the etching. I loved the clear phone cases with the bumper on the exterior, which were looking a lot more like normal phone cases. Basically, I love products that allow me to be sustainable without the eco-warrior aesthetic.

huge fan of brands being eco-friendly! I’ve bought cases and the radiation reducer from Pela. Love this brand and share it with all my friends!!

I love their cases. I recently got an iPhone case and an apple watch wristband. They both are high quality and it is nice knowing that this is compostable and safe for the environment. The iPhone case has an easy grip and is easy to put on. Highly recommended!

I love my Pela case! I got my first one with my new phone last year and the color is _mostly_ holding up compared to the clear silicone cases I used to get... which would always absorb the color of my pants and turn a weird brown color. I can see some denim looking color on the edges, but it doesn't bother me. My yellow case is still brilliant and most importantly, my phone is safe after numerous drops. And above all, it's compostable. Thank you!

has such cute cases that don't sacrifice the planet along with it. they have a bunch of different options that are all compostablea and responsibly made. this brand warms my heart <3

I liked my Pela cases a lot - they just got so dirty and wouldn’t come clean. They also broke easily but good thing they break down!

I ride for brands that support the planet so Pela gets a 5/5 for me. Their cases are good quality, protect well, look pretty, and are circular! Consider me a life-long fan.

Seemed like a great mission so I bought an AirPods case and it didn't fit very well. I looked into exchanging or returning it and it was not an easy process, so I did not.

I love the look and feel of these cases, and what they stand for. I bought the liquid screen protector, too, and thought it worked really well!

I thought it was a pretty good phone case with a truly great sustainable focused mission to boot. Plus the customer service was excellent. I did however, notice the case wasn't a perfect fit when I first received it and then it quickly started to warp with use.

Good protection, cute styles, great sustainability. Price point is a bit high and they can get quite dirty. I would purchase again.

My partner and I have purchased several phone cases over the years. We chose this company purely because the cases are biodegradeable, it wasn't an aesthetic choice. Each case lasted between 1-2 years and the phones were well protected. I do think the price point is quite high, especially compared to other cases on the market and doesn't seem justified considering the more limited design options and the relatively quick deterioration of the product. I am on the lookout for other compostable options, but do not regret my previous purchases from Pela.