With the market for iPod accessories becoming ever more saturated with products, it is perhaps a little surprising that the latest alternative iPod cases have been relatively slow in taking off.

Durable metal covers for iPods theoretically appear both practical and stylish, offering allowance for customisation and safety from scratching.

But the metal skins currently on sale have so far failed to magnetise consumers, with the Solid Cover Aluminum Case being typically castigated for its technical impracticalities.

However, this trend could be set to change however with the introduction of the Matias iPod Armor.

The Armor casing provides total protection to your iPod whilst remaining in keeping with iPod’s fashionable image.

An advanced friction foam interior also secures the iPod within the case preventing scratches and movements within the shell.

Priced at just over £30, the exceptionally good value Matias iPod Armor could well be set to exploit the metal iPod casing market this festive period.