The case is one piece of TPU, a plastic with some elasticity. It takes a little bit more effort than we’d prefer to get the case around the body of the iPhone 5, but once it’s on, it fits snugly; the only issue we saw was a slight curve along the top of the protective lip where it should run straight across. The sides are smooth and the back has a sneaker-like tread that helps the case stand out a bit from the pack. Rather than covering…