Gel Skins are fast becoming the most popular style of phone case available. They’re relatively inexpensive, can withstand more than a traditional leather case and are perfectly suited to larger, touch screen smartphones.
There are a number of different styles of Gel Skin available – everything from softer, flexible phone covers, through to adhesive skins that protect against scratches.
Here are a few of our most popular types of Gel Skin:
FlexiShields are our best selling gel skin. They’re made from a tough, flexible gel that covers the back and sides of your phone, leaving the screen (and any keyboards) fully accessible. They’re much stronger than a silicone case and far tougher than a crystal case.
FlexiShield Skin for HTC Desire HD
If you also want protection for the screen, then you’ll need the FlexiShield Plus as these also include a screen protector.
Case Mate produce a range of covers – everything from hard polycarbonate through to soft and flexible Gel Skins. Their most popular case is currently the Barely There hard cover, but their new range of Case Mate Gelli skins are catching up fast.
Case Mate Gelli for Galaxy Tab
The Case Mate Gelli is made from a similar material to the FlexiShields, but comes in a range of bright and attractive colours. Gelli covers are available for a range of phones, including iPhone 4, HTC Desire and the Nokia N8, as well as the iPad and Galaxy Tab.
Although the name suggests that these are a Gel Skin, they’re not quite. They’re actually a vinyl sticker that covers your phone and protects it against scratches and scuffs rather than knocks and drops. They add very little to your phone in the way of bulk as they’re exceptionally thin – so thin that you can actually use them in conjunction with most other mobile phone cases!
Gelaskins
GelaSkins come in a variety of designs and are available for phones, MP3 players, netbooks and iPads.