CHEF SLEEVE

Established	2011
Origin	MINNESOTA, USA
Link	Website
Product range	Small

Santiago Merea noticed his wife loved to use the iPad in the kitchen. Worried that the messy environment wouldn’t bode well for the valuable device, he created a new recipe called the Chef Sleeve. With help from a Minneapolis product-design firm, Chef Sleeve cases have arrived to the tablet case market.

The Chef Sleeve fits any iPad like a sleeve, but looks and functions more like a screen protector. The design is a disposable type, and comes in 25 sheets per pack ($20). This thin protective film maintains access to all output/input ports, as well as the touch screen sensitivity. The package also doubles as a tablet stand, which is quite clever. But you don’t need to be a chef to buy Chef Sleeve tablet cases. It works great outside the kitchen too, such as: garages, hospitals, at the pool/beach, or anyplace where greasy, dirty and/or wet fingers are handling the delicate iPad.

No mention of in-depth business plan, so this small brand could be just a one hit wonder. But the Chef Sleeve seemingly does have some staying power. Well, not literally, the throw-away design is 100% recyclable. This new iPad accessory is very affordable, and has a variety of applied uses beyond the kitchen. Still, many may be interested to see what else this brand will cook up next.