This is the official Galaxy Note 8 Alcantara case and it's... different

Along with the Galaxy Note 8, Samsung introduced a range of official Note 8 cases meant to protect the 1000-dollar handset – cases ranging from thin and light to thick and rugged. We had the chance to check them out while test-driving the Galaxy Note 8, and while most of them were conventional and straightforward with their design, this particular case type felt different. Very different. The one in question is the Galaxy Note 8 Alcantara case.

Now, if you're not familiar with the material, Alcantara is a brand of synthetic fabric similar to suede in texture ...