We searched dozens of websites and manufacturers to bring you this list of the best skins and cases for your iPod.
Most of them are available for different iPod models and all of them are still available for sale (We had to exclude some that are sold out). You will find an image, a short description and a link to the manufacturer web site, but if a particular skin or case is only available from an online shop you will find that link too.
A word on prices listed (we are NOT affiliated with any of the shops): Only the suggested retail / list prices are listed. Please check the web for the exact price. We have seen pretty good deals for some of the skins / cases online.
We could have called them all skins or all cases but we thought it might be easier to find them when the list is broken down into skins (=flat surface and often cheaper) and cases (can have structure or be an object) plus the following categories:
(click on the images to go directly to each of the pages)
The Best iPod Skins
Some really outstanding designs here from great artists. Our favorites are the GelaSkins and Tokidoki skins.
The Most Unusual Cases
The most unusual case designs we found.
Haut Couture and Designer Brand Cases
All the big names from Gucci to Dior are doing iPod cases too.
Flashy and Bling-Bling Cases
With these cases you will definitely be seen in the dark.
The Best Leather Cases
The best leather cases we’ve seen (that are not in another category).
Waterproof Cases
A choice of the best rugged cases for outdoor and under water.
Furry Things
Plushy and furry things.
The Best Eco Cases
iPod cases made from recycled materials.
Other Great Cases
Any other great cases we found.
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The Best iPod Skins
The Tokidoki Skins
The outstanding designs of the tokidoki™ skins are by artist Simone Legno. The images are layered atop of a rugged protective case
About USD 30.
Available from: iSkin.com
More information at: tokidoki web site
The Gelaskins
GelaSkins are made using premium grade vinyl with advanced adhesive technology by 3M and photo quality graphics by artists from around the world.
About USD 15.
Available from: GelaSkins.com
The Decalgirl Skins
Lots of skin kits to dress up your new iPod (various models).
From USD 6.
Available from: Decalgirl.com
The Allsop Skins
Make your iPod stand out with one of the eight available skins from Allsop.
About USD 10.
Available from: Allsop
The TuneWear Skins
POPTUNE for nano comes in a pack of 12 stylish patterns.
About USD 20.
Available from: Tunewear
The iStyles Skins and Cases
iStyles has hundreds of skins and cases available online.
Another great feature is their Design Gallery where you can upload / download your designs and they pay you USD 1 for every Skin with your design sold on their store.
Skins about USD 7.
Available from: iStyles
The iPod PaperCase Generator from ApeLad
Generate your own paper case with the great online generator from ApeLad.
More information at: ApeLad PaperCase post
Additional Skins :
see also the Kiwali cases that also could be listed here as a skin. Great designs…
Please comment if you think we should have included a skin or case in that list. We’ve done our best but are only human too.
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May 16th, 2007 at 10:55
This website has good information on Ipod skinds and computer skins
Thanks,
http://www.getyourskins.com
April 14th, 2008 at 19:23
Great site! i love it i want it all
May 28th, 2008 at 6:12
Cool skins, you should also check out http://www.iskins.com.au
October 13th, 2010 at 16:39
i loved the tokidoki skins!
May 15th, 2011 at 16:25
[...] En los comentarios de la vía, encontré además un recopilatorio de fundas curiosas para distintos modelos de iPod en este interesante artículo de Duvet-Dayz. [...]