We love Waterfield Design‘s cases and are happy to see that they have jumped into the iPad protection market with iPad versions of two of their excellent, TSA friendly, sleeves.

Waterfield’s iPad Ultimate SleeveCase will…

Safeguard your iPad with a properly fitted SleeveCase. Cushioned with high-grade neoprene and wrapped in a nearly indestructible ballistic nylon shell, the iPad SleeveCase functions as a stylish stand-alone case or can be inserted into another bag. And no need to take your iPad out of its snug compartment when going through airport security—it’s TSA Checkpoint Friendly. With its impact-resistant screen protecting insert and its scratch-free, screen cleaning Ultrasuede® lining, you’re good to go. It’s a slam dunk.
The iPad Ultimate SleeveCase is vailable for pre-order and will ship within one week of iPad ship date.

Their super-thin iPad Suede Jacket

helps prevent scratches and dings on your iPad and the custom-sizing plus stretch memory of the Ultrasuede® insures a snug fit. A finger loop on either side helps you easily slip the sleeve over your iPad. This elegant, low-profile sleeve slips easily into a briefcase, messenger bag or backpack and helps protect your iPad from the minor bumps and bruises of daily use. You can even use it to keep clean your shiny new screen.

I have and use versions of both cases with other devices and cannot say enough about the quality, design and protection offered by both. Both are available for pre-order and will ship within one week of iPad ship date. Prices range from $19 to $59.

Full Press Release follows.

Slip the Apple iPad into Protective Waterfield Designs Ultimate SleeveCase or Suede Jacket

WaterField TSA-friendly iPad cases are manufactured in the USA;
Quick and convenient, the Ultimate SleeveCase is now available with a leather trim option

San Francisco, CA, February 9, 2010—WaterField Designs, a local manufacturer renowned for its high-quality custom sleeves, bags and cases for digital gear, introduces the first of its several cases for the hotly anticipated Apple iPad: the iPad Ultimate SleeveCase and the Suede Jacket. The Ultimate SleeveCase includes shock-absorbing neoprene and screen protecting, impact-resistant plastic plus a scratch-free, screen cleaning Ultrasuede® liner; the Suede Jacket’s custom sizing coupled with UltraSuede® stretch memory ensure a snug fit for scratch protection. Both are available for pre-order at www.sfbags.com.

“People are likely to take the iPad with them everywhere,” noted Gary Waterfield, company founder. “It’s too big for your pants pocket, but our custom-fitted Ultimate SleeveCase and Suede Jacket are the next best thing—they’re both slim and protective and they travel easily.”

The Suede Jacket, with or without an optional stretch pocket, protects the iPad from the occasional ding in a scratch- and static-free Ultrasuede® case that can double as a screen cleaner. Small pull-tabs help ease iPad insertion and removal.

The customizable iPad Ultimate SleeveCase provides scratch-free and compact, multi-layer protection. The iPad case interior is fully lined with screen-cleaning Ultrasuede®. A nearly indestructible, ballistic nylon outer shell is lined with high-grade shock-absorbing neoprene and an impact-resistant insert to protect the iPad screen. A bottom loop helps ease iPad removal. Users may customize with several options: horizontal or vertical case orientation, brown leather or Lead Indium trim, a shoulder strap and/or a removable “Piggyback” accessories pouch. These TSA friendly iPad cases allow travelers to breeze through airport security. Both Apple iPad cases can be used alone or in WaterField’s Muzetto, Cargo, Cozmo, or VertiGo bags.

Availability & Pricing
Pre-order now at http://www.sfbags.com. Will ship within one week of Apple ship date.
Suede Jacket Price: $19. With pocket: $25 Color: Black. Vertical orientation.
SleeveCase with Flap: Price: $55. Colors: Black with Lead Indium or Black with brown leather trim (+$4). Additional options: Simple Shoulder Strap ($7), Piggyback accessory pouch: ($25), Piggyback with brown leather trim (+$2).

Compatible with WaterField’s Personal Muzetto ($239), Small Cargo ($179-$209), Small Cozmo($169-$199), and small VertiGo ($85). All are available now at sfbags.com.