the chemical smell is horrible (seems to be coming from the cork) - Im ...
591573
Just received these today - I agree with a review from a year ago -> the chemical smell is horrible (seems to be coming from the cork) - Im airing them out and hope to get rid of the smell. I purchased other hard back/cork mats from this company - no smell with them. Ill update this review in a few weeks to let you know if the smell goes away (I hope so because I love the design for Christmas).
1211860
The case is pretty and provides a handy stand and it came in a timely manner.
The bad....it has an unpleasant chemical smell, and my iPad will NOT go into sleep mode thus wasting precious battery. I must turn it off or leave it plugged in. I wish I had listened to the other reviewers and Not bought this. I do not recommend this product. I will be seeking another case from a different source.
1315564
There's a strong chemical smell that's giving me a headache.  I want to return it but my husband spent so much time putting it together he is resistant.  He thinks the smell is going to go away.  Ugh, I so regret getting this.
1437652
So far very nice! Nice sealing lid, condortable sleek design and nice sleeve for a cushion, however...the sleeve has an off-gassing smell which I'm HOPING will go away in a few days.

***UPDATE: 7/2/2017***

I've since lost the bottle but lately purchased another (exact same kind) and STILL this product had an off-gassing smell that me hand washing thoroughly AND letting it sit in her sun for a couple of days STILL did not get rid of the smell. So every time I drink from the bottle I get to smell that chemical scent. UGH. Now I will say, I have a sensitivity for scents/smells since having my first child, but if this light off-gassing smell doesn't bother you then you should be fine. The bottle most definitely needs a sleeve as it's not thick bottomed like a regular glass cup, and so I'd rather it stay cushioned so as not to break-just in case (yes I do carefully put it down, but still the sound is kind iffy strength to me).
4879359
Upon receiving the wallet and opening the box, the horrible chemical smell wafted out. Immediately, I placed the wallet away from me. The offensive odor is extreme. It smells like cheap, made in China material!
If you can get past the smell, to actually handle the wallet, the feel of the outer material is rough, and, hard. I wonder if it will crack easily.
The only redeeming quality this wallet has are the multiple card slots, and, overall usable space.
I ordered the red color. It is a light red with orange undertones.
I had intended on using the wallet right away, but, I don't see that happening until that obnoxious smell dissipates.
Will update my review when I can actually stand to be near it enough to use it.
2954426
This ball has the strongest smell of petrochemicals that I have ever smelled in any product!  It is unbearable and I certainly won't let my dogs near it until it "off-gases" fOUTDOORS, or a few days/weeks/months!  The chemical smell is just awful.  I have soaked it in baking soda and vinegar for 4 hours.  Still stinks.  I have now left it outside, in the bright Arizona sunshine hoping for it to become unstinkified....and it will remain out there until it no longer smells or I throw it away.
1595576
So the surface area is very large and It's in a nice light minty green color however what is with the cushion chemical smell?  It's intense. I actually had to pull it off and put it in a bag until I decide if I can wash it!  It smells like paint chemicals of some sort!  What a shame.  I love the top of this,  not sure what to do.
754626
Cannot get the smell to go away, have left them in the oven many times now. even if this in no way affected the food my kitchen smells like chemical every time I go to make pizza. If this was still in the return policy I would.
2176150
There is a horrible chemical smell, I washed it and it been airing out for over a week now and I can still smell it, not quiet as strong but definitely still there.
3614827
It's a nice solid eel. Looks great. But omg the smell. Bought it for my 5 year old who loved it. I washed it a number of times but the chemical smell is horrible. I feel so bad letting my kid play with it so I had to get rid of it even though he begged me not too. I cannot emphasize how horrid and strong the smell is.
991460
I got this b/c it was cheap add-on item. It's not worth it for me to return...but IT SMELLS HORRIBLE. It has a weird factory chemical scent. I had to air it out in the balcony for at least a day. I haven't put in my bags just yet b/c I don't want my bags smelling like this. So as for holding actual bag I can't review just yet but smell is bad enough to make this review for now.
1220995
I am not a picky person by nature. I don't send food back in restaurants, am fine with non-organic foods, and drink wine out of a box and enjoy it. But the smell and taste of the water from this pitcher is horrible. It made my green tea taste like chemical soup. I wanted to love this beautiful design but I will take it back.
1759947
This was difficult to figure out stars.  I received it two days ago  I am a short female 5'2", 115 lbs. and purchased a small.  It is a good fit, the belt will not bounce like the Nathan's I have used.  My arms didn't hit the bottles.  The bottles are difficult to get out but I am ok with that because they don't bounce nor can they fall out.  The pouch is decent size, I put my phone on my arm.  It is very sturdy. But a major problem is the bottles still smell like horrible/cheap plastic after many washings. It is undrinkable. I have water sitting in them and  hopefully will get rid of the smell and chemical.  In two days if it doesn't go away I will return it and it will be one star, zero if possible.  These cost too much to have chemical leaching, not to mention the horrible taste of the water.  I am sad because I really wanted this to work.
4233022
It's cheap.  That's the only reason I bought it.  It's actually not that bad.  For the new ipad without any cover it is a nice fit.  A little tight as the hood is a little tough to put on.  However, it does hold the new ipad nicely.  Where the downfall occurs is with the horrible, horrible, chemical smell.  It is absolutely nauseating!  I tried washing it, however, it has not helped.  I should have listened to the other reviews.  The smell cannot be overlooked!
4679080
I actually bought a tenor size and the case is fine as a hard case for an uke.  It has a soft interior with a couple of little pillows to make the uk e tight inside, and it closes and opens very well and it has a small compartment under the neck for accessories.  The problem  is that it has a very strong chemical smell inside that won't go away with time.  I thought that in a couple of weeks of use and leaving it open it'll dissipate, but not, still as strong as the first day.  I now feel that I should have returned it after I bought it.  I won't be buying this brand anymore.
4860235
It's got the absolute most terrible chemical smell ever.
DO NOT BUY THIS
1491048
We left it outside for 2 days. Then we put it on top of our mattress and every day we left all the windows open with a fan blowing on it for 2 weeks. We have yet to get the horrible smell out. It's like a cross between styrofoam and perfume. We covered it with a quilt and two cotton sheets. I can no longer read the news on my phone under the covers because the odor is so overwhelming. We sleep with a fan blowing towards our heads so we don't smell the chemicals. I am now on Amazon to try to find one that does not have lots of negative reviews about chemical odors but I'm thinking of just buying several layers of cotton quilt filling and making my own. I'm not interested in breathing chemicals for years while I sleep.