PHONE CASE PROTECTION GUIDE How Much Drop Protection Does a Phone Case Really Need? Most people do not need the thickest phone case available. What they need is protection that matches real life: pocket-height drops, table slips, commuting, travel, children, and the occasional hard impact on a corner. This guide explains what actually matters...

Cheap phone cases can look surprisingly similar to more expensive options, so price alone does not tell you whether a case is well made—or whether its materials have been properly documented and tested. The more useful questions are: What is the case made from? Are the materials clearly identified? Are there credible test reports...

Choosing the right phone case is about more than appearance. The materials used in a case can affect flexibility, grip, structure, impact protection and how the case feels in everyday use. Two of the most common materials are TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) and PC (Polycarbonate). But TPU vs PC does not always have to be...

THE HOOD / FIRST HALF 2026 Best-Selling Disney Phone Cases of 2026 From Ariel and Winnie the Pooh to Stitch and Chip 'n' Dale, these Disney phone case designs stood out in THE HOOD's first-half 2026 best-seller selection. Explore the character styles customers kept coming back to, with designs available across selected iPhone and...

2026 POWER BANK GUIDE 2026 Power Bank Rules: CCC Certification Adds Traceability QR Codes — What to Check Before Flying After China tightened power bank boarding requirements in 2025, the CCC certification system for power banks is changing again in 2026. Starting in 2026, certain newly issued CCC-certified power banks will need to display...

THE HOOD CCC Certified Magnetic Power Bank Recommendation 2025 New Regulation: Power Banks Must Have 3C Certification to Board Flights Starting from June 28, Chinese domestic airports have implemented new regulations requiring that all portable power banks carried on board must have 3C certification. Otherwise, they will be confiscated and cannot be brought onto...

THE HOOD Exclusive Design Must-Have Nintendo Switch 2 Cases Disney x Camouflage x Floral Collection Have you got your hands on the new Nintendo Switch 2 yet? While enjoying your favourite games, protecting your Switch 2 is equally important. THE HOOD has launched a brand-new collection of Switch 2 cases, featuring official Disney designs,...

Is the Phone Case You Use Every Day Truly Safe? by The Hood - October 10, 2025 Our phones have become an extension of our bodies. Whether we’re at work, commuting, eating, or even right before sleep, we habitually scroll through our devices. But have you ever considered that the phone case that is...