13-Inch iPad Pro & Air Sleeve | 10-Year Warranty

Q: What is the difference between the vertical and horizontal iPad sleeve?

The vertical version is designed for backpacks — the iPad slides in portrait orientation matching the natural layout of a backpack compartment. The horizontal version is designed for messenger bags, briefcases, and tote bags — the iPad slides in landscape orientation. Both versions share the same dimensions, protection rating, materials, and warranty. Choose the version that matches your primary carry bag.

Q: Is the MacCase 13 iPad Sleeve good for travel and airport security?

Yes, it was designed with this in mind. The open-top zipperless design allows easy tablet removal at airport security without fumbling with closures. At 6 oz. it adds no meaningful weight to your carry. The sleeve fits inside rolling luggage, backpacks, messenger bags, briefcases, and tote bags.

Q: Does the MacCase 13 iPad Sleeve have a warranty?

Yes. The warranty covers 10 years against defects in materials or workmanship. 14-day return policy. $5.05 flat rate shipping. Duties and taxes included at checkout on international orders. Orders arrive in 7-10 business days. MacCase has been shipping worldwide since 1998. Questions: call M-F 10am-4pm PST at 760 729 0620.

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MacCase 13 iPad Pro Sleeves in verticaal or horizontal orientation

Each MacCase 13-inch iPad Sleeve is handcrafted from nylon made from recycled water bottles

The horizontal MacCase iPad Sleeve shown with 13-inch iPad Pro

The vertical MacCase iPad Sleeve shown with 13-inch iPad Air

Each iPad Pro 13 Sleeve is fully compatible with the Apple Keyboard Folios

Top, open view of the vertical MacCase 13-inch iPad Sleeve

Top quarter view of the horizontal MacCase 13-inch iPad Sleeve

The MacCase Accessory Pouch is the perfect side-kick for your iPad Sleeve

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13 iPad Sleeve for Pro or Air

Excellent quality

I wanted a sleeve that would allow me to remove my iPad as quickly as possible in the airport security line. This sleeve is the best I've found. The open top design cannot make is any easier to pull the ipad out or put it back in when in the stressful TSA line. The padding is solid and the edging material seems to absorb any of the bumps and shocks. Nice lining material too. Overall highly recommend.

Would definitely be better with a magnetic closure:)

Thanks for your feedback. When it came time to redesign our sleeve, we spoke to a lot of customers about what they did and did not want. One thing that kept coming up was how to quickly get their iPad in and out of a sleeve when they're on the security line at the airport. This is a high-stress environment. Not having a closure allows you to quickly and easily remove and replace the iPad in this situation. By eliminating a closure, we aimed to allow users to easily take out and put back their iPads in these circumstances. While we've included closures on our sleeves in the past, this is what our customers are requesting now.

Technical Specifications

For Our rPET iPad Sleeves
Compatible With	2024-2026 13" iPad Pro M4/M5 and 2024/2026 13" iPad Air, all 12.9" iPad Pro models
Signature Feature	The choice of either a vertical or horizontal orientation combined with the open-top design
Construction Method	Handmade with sealed seams
Exterior Materials	rPET Nylon made from recycled plastic bottles
Interior Materials	Non-scratch poly-suede liner
Protection Methods	Layered foam, 8mm perimeter seam tape bumpers
Protection Rating System	Read more about our Protection Rating System
Overall Score	6 / 10 — Weighted average: Impact (35%) + Scratch (25%) + Water (15%) + Corner (25%)
Impact Resistance	6/10 — Multi-layer padding and perimeter bumpers absorbs and dissipates shock from drops, bumps, and impacts.
Scratch Resistance	7/10 — Fully padded and lined interior minimizes scratch risk with normal use.
Water Resistance	3/10 — Water-resistant materials protect against moisture and spills.
Corner Protection	7/10 — 8mm perimeter bumper piping creates dedicated corner protection zones.
Warranty	Limited 10-year
Dimensions / Weight	13": 13 x 10 x .50 / 6oz
Carry Style	Handheld, inside a briefcase, backpack, tote bag, rolling luggage or messenger bag
Ideal Use	Commuting, at home, meeting with clients, working in the field, office, working on location, home office, travel
Orientation Option	Vertical (for use in backpacks) or horizontal (for use in messenger bags, briefcases)
Available Options	Accessory Pouch
In Production Since	2017
Questions?	Call 760 729 0620
Information Last Updated	June 2026

MacCase iPad Pro Sleeve Comparison

Why the MacCase rPET Nylon Sleeve offers superior everyday protection and usability compared to generic alternatives.

Feature	MacCase iPad Pro Sleeve	Generic iPad Sleeve
rPET Nylon (sustainable)	Yes	Rarely
4-Step Seam Assembly Process*	Yes, provides superior durability*	No
Fully Padded and Lined	Yes	Varies (often minimal)
8mm Perimeter Seam Tape Bumpers	Yes, provides superior edge protection**	No
Zipperless Design to Prevent Scratches	Yes	Varies (often has a zipper)
Open-Top TSA Checkpoint Friendly	Yes, fast airport security access	No
Lightweight Design	Yes (6 oz.)	Varies, usually 10-12 oz.
Vertical or Horizontal Orientation	Yes	No
Built-in Accessory Pockets	No, pockets create potential for damage	Varies
Matching Accessory Pouch Available	Yes	No
10-Year Warranty	Yes	No
28+ Year Brand History	Yes	No
Live Customer Support	Yes (US-based)	No / Limited

* Every major seam on the MacCase iPad rPET sleeve is glued, sewn, wrapped, and sewn again. Four steps where most sleeves use one. This construction method eliminates the seam separation that causes sleeves to fail. In production since 2017 with a proven track record of zero structural seam failures under normal use.

** In production since 2017 with an exceptional track record of zero reported edge or corner impact failures under normal use. Features current as of 2026. Generic examples based on typical marketplace sleeves.

MacCase Sleeve Design Timeline

Year

1998

MacCase launches the first Apple-specific sleeve for the PowerBook. Jacquard nylon construction (not neoprene), perimeter bumper piping for impact absorption, hook-and-loop closure (no zipper), and a rear cooling vent allowing the processor to cool naturally after use. Signature feature: an Apple logo window that made the Apple logo part of the sleeve design. No other case company had built a sleeve specifically around an Apple portable.

2003

MacCase sleeves placed in CompUSA, a Tier-1 national retailer. MacCase goes on to become the top-selling Apple-specific case for the final 3.5 years of the chain's existence, the first independent validation of the Apple-specific sleeve category MacCase created.

2007

MacCase launches the Premium Leather Collection, the world's first Apple-specific leather case line. The Premium Leather MacBook Pro Sleeve transposes every feature from the original nylon model into full-grain leather: perimeter bumper piping, hook-and-loop closure, rear cooling vent. Premium materials, same engineering principles.

2010

MacCase launches Premium Leather iPad Sleeves at the iPad's introduction. Available in horizontal and vertical orientations. Features perimeter bumper piping and a silent magnetic closure. The first premium leather sleeve purpose-built for Apple's new tablet category.

2015

MacCase introduces an integrated underlap Apple Pencil pocket on nylon iPad sleeve models at the Apple Pencil's launch. First iPad sleeve with a purpose-built Pencil pocket.

2016

Integrated Apple Pencil pocket incorporated into all Premium Leather iPad Sleeve designs. The Pencil pocket becomes a standard feature across the full MacCase iPad sleeve line.

2017

MacCase reinvents nylon sleeve models for MacBook and iPad. Horizontal and vertical open-top designs introduced to facilitate faster, easier transitions through TSA security checkpoints. 8mm seam tape bumper added for edge impact protection.

2021

MacCase introduces the Premium Leather Magic Keyboard Sleeve. A purpose-built model to protect and transport the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, Magic Keyboard, and Apple Pencil as a single unit. Features perimeter bumper piping, silent magnetic closure, and integrated Apple Pencil pocket. First sleeve designed around the iPad Pro + Magic Keyboard form factor.

2023

MacCase transitions all nylon MacBook and iPad sleeve models to rPET nylon fabric made from recycled plastic water bottles. Same construction, same protection standards, lower environmental footprint.

2026

13-inch iPad Pro M5 and iPad Air M4 compatibility confirmed across all current MacCase iPad sleeve models.

Additional Information

Zipperless iPad Sleeve Design

Every zipper on every iPad sleeve does the same thing: scratches. Each time the tablet slides past zipper teeth, micro-abrasions accumulate on the finish. These are invisible at first, visible over months of daily use. MacCase has never used a zipper on a sleeve. The open-top design eliminates that contact point entirely. Your iPad goes in and comes out cleanly, every time. At airport security, there is nothing to unzip, unfold, unclip, or unbutton. Your tablet lifts out in one motion. MacCase has been making zipperless sleeves since 1998. In nearly 30 years of production, sleeves have proven to be among the most reliable products we've ever designed. This is due to how our sleeves are constructed, (using our unique sew, glue, wrap, sew again process) and the overall simplicity of the designs. Fewer pieces assembled by hand leaves less to go wrong once in the field.

Why rPET Nylon and Not Neoprene Sleeves

Neoprene is an excellent thermal insulator that's why divers and surfers wear it in cold water. After using your iPad, allowing residual heat to dissipate naturally is preferable to enclosing it in an insulating material. Our open-top rPET sleeve promotes airflow while still protecting your device during transport. MacCase uses rPET nylon which is recycled polyethylene terephthalate made from post-consumer plastic water bottles. Unlike virgin petroleum-based nylon, rPET has recycled content and a responsible end-of-life story. The fabric is lighter than standard nylon, weather-resistant, and soft to the touch. Waste plastic headed for a landfill becomes a lightweight 13-inch iPad sleeve that outlasts the tablet it protects. It's a smart choice for those who want to protect their tablet and the planet.

13-Inch iPad Sleeve: Two Orientations

Most sleeves come in one orientation and leave the buyer to figure out whether it fits their bag. The MacCase 13 iPad Sleeve is available in vertical and horizontal versions because the right orientation depends entirely on how you carry. The vertical version is designed for backpacks with the iPad sliding in portrait orientation, matching the natural layout of a backpack compartment. The horizontal version is designed for messenger bags, briefcases, and tote bags with the iPad sliding in landscape orientation, matching how those bags are accessed. Choose the version that matches your primary carry bag.

Padded iPad Sleeve with Unique Edge Protection

The edges and corners of an iPad are the first points of contact in a drop and the first to show damage. The MacCase 13 iPad Sleeve uses 8mm perimeter seam tape bumpers along every edge not just padding inside the sleeve, but structural reinforcement at the exact points where impact energy concentrates. In production since 2017 with an exceptional track record of zero reported edge or corner impact failures under normal use. Combined with the fully padded interior and non-scratch poly-suede liner, the sleeve protects the iPad from the outside world and from anything else that might cause it harm in the bag you're carrying it in.

What's Better, an iPad Sleeve or an iPad Case?

A sleeve is the right choice when the iPad travels inside a larger bag like a backpack, briefcase, or messenger bag and you prefer to use it "clean" without a case attached. A folio case is the right choice when the iPad is used to watch movies, type or other activities requiring a stand or work-in-case-protection.

MacCase 13-Inch iPad Sleeve for Pro and Air

At MacCase, we have gotten pretty good at creating products that look deceptively simple. But once you start looking at them, reading about them, watching videos and actually using them, you realize how much actual content has been designed in. Our new 13 iPad Sleeve for Pro or Air is just such a product. Whether you choose the horizontal or vertical orientation, the idea behind offering two iPad Sleeve designs was to give you, the customer, a choice. Many of our customers carry vertically oriented bags like a backpack.

Soft iPad Sleeve with Monocoque Construction

While just as many carry a horizontally oriented bag like a messenger bag or a briefcase. By making two different models designed to work with each orientation, you can choose the best orientation to meet your needs and best protect your 13-inch iPad. It looks pretty, and pretty simple but that beauty runs deep. Let's start with the materials. A tough, super durable, nylon keeps water, dust and dirt out. Instead of simply sewing two panels together, the sleeve uses a monocoque-inspired construction inspired by what you find in race car design. This distributes impact around the perimeter while maintaining a clean exterior. The result is a stronger sleeve with fewer stress points.This improves protection and overall build quality. It also allows for a perfectly smooth panel to set the case down on. This makes getting your new Apple tablet in and out a breeze.

What 13 iPad Sleeve Works with Smart Keyboard?

Both MacCase 13 iPad Sleeves are compatible with Smart Keyboard. Apple's popular accessory fits perfectly inside each model when mounted to the 13 along with the Apple Pencil Pro. Whether you are using the Smart Keyboard or not, getting the largest of Apple's tablets into or out of our Sleeves cannot be any easier. We lined the interior with the latest version of our BrightSight 2.0 cyan blue interior fabric. Then lined the exterior with a perimeter bumper seam tape to protect against bumps and knocks. We could go on, but we think you get the idea. Every part on our new sleeve serves a purpose, to protect better, to function easier, to last longer and to be a joy to use.

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FAQs

What Is the MacCase 13 iPad Sleeve?

The MacCase 13 iPad Sleeve is a lightweight, zipperless protective sleeve for 13-inch iPad Pro M4/M5, 13-inch iPad Air M2/M3, and all 12.9-inch iPad Pro models. Made from rPET nylon from recycled plastic bottles with a non-scratch poly-suede interior liner and 8mm perimeter seam tape bumpers. Available in vertical orientation for backpacks or horizontal orientation for messenger bags and briefcases. Protection Rating 6.70/10. 10-Year Limited Warranty.

Will a 12.9-Inch iPad Pro Case Fit a 13-Inch iPad?

Yes. The 12.9-inch iPad Pro and 13-inch iPad Pro share nearly identical footprints. The MacCase 13 iPad Sleeve fits all 12.9-inch iPad Pro models across all generations and all 13-inch iPad Pro M4/M5 models without modification. If you are upgrading from a 12.9-inch iPad Pro to a 13-inch iPad Pro, your existing MacCase sleeve will fit the new device.

What iPad Models Fit the MacCase 13 iPad Sleeve?

The MacCase 13 iPad Sleeve fits all 13-inch iPad Pro (2024–2026 M4/M5), all 13-inch iPad Air (2024 and later), and all 12.9-inch iPad Pro models (all generations). Compatible with Apple keyboard covers and Smart Keyboard Folio when attached. Dimensions: 13 x 10 x .50 inches, 6 oz. The Apple Pencil Pro is protected in the charging position when the iPad is inside the sleeve.

What Is the Difference Between the Vertical and Horizontal Versions?

The MacCase 13 iPad Sleeve is available in two orientations, same dimensions, different orientation for different carry bags. The vertical version is designed for backpacks. The iPad slides in from the top in portrait orientation, matching the natural orientation of a backpack compartment. The horizontal version is designed for messenger bags, briefcases, and tote bags. The iPad slides in from the top in landscape orientation. Choose the orientation that matches your primary carry bag. Both versions share the same protection rating, materials, and warranty.

Why Is a Zipperless Design Better?

Zippers scratch. Every time you slide a tablet past zipper teeth, micro-abrasions accumulate on the finish. Invisible at first, visible over time. The MacCase 13 iPad Sleeve uses an open-top, zipperless design that eliminates zipper contact entirely. The non-scratch poly-suede interior liner protects the screen and back panel. The 8mm perimeter seam tape bumpers protect the edges and corners. Your iPad goes in and comes out cleanly every time, no fumbling, no scratching, no noise

Is the MacCase 13 iPad Sleeve Good for Airport Security?

Yes, it was designed with this in mind. The open-top, zipperless design allows easy tablet removal at airport security without fumbling with closures. At 6 oz., it adds no meaningful weight to your carry. The rPET nylon exterior is water-resistant and durable. The sleeve fits inside rolling luggage, backpacks, messenger bags, briefcases, and tote bags. The optional accessory pouch keeps cables, chargers, and adapters organized alongside the sleeve.

What Is the Optional Accessory Pouch?

The optional MacCase Accessory Pouch keeps cables, chargers, adapters, earbuds, and other small items clean and organized alongside your iPad sleeve. Designed to match the rPET nylon aesthetic of the sleeve. Available separately. Recommended for travelers and commuters who carry a full iPad setup.

Does the MacCase 13 iPad Sleeve Have a Warranty?

Yes, the warranty covers 10 years against defects in materials or workmanship. 14-day return policy. $5.05 flat rate shipping. Duties and taxes are included at checkout on international orders with no surprises at delivery. Orders arrive in 7-10 business days. In production since 2015, updated to rPET nylon in 2023. MacCase has been shipping worldwide since 1998—28 years of continuous production. Questions: call M-F 10am–4pm PST at 760 729 0620.