Not everyone likes a case on their iPad Pro. If you prefer to use your iPad "nude" but need a little something to protect and keep your iPad beautiful while transporting it, a sleeve is the way to go. Some sleeves are even roomy enough to accommodate your iPad in a slim case, so you can have double protection. Here are some of the best sleeves you can buy. And yes, these sleeves will fit both generations of the 11-inch iPad Pro.
Holds Smart Keyboard and Pencil
Roomy enough to hold the 11-inch iPad Pro with or without the Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil, this option from Tomtoc is a solid choice. Soft fleece lining and an outer pocket for additional accessories round out the features, and you can choose from Black, Gray, Baby Pink, and a fun pattern called Dazzling Blue.
Buttery and solid
Featuring the perfect snug fit, the Woolnut Leather Sleeve is offered in black and cognac. Made from vegetable tanned full-grain leather from Scandinavia, the case offers 100% natural wool felt inside.
Water repellent
This water-repellent canvas protects your iPad Pro from the outside, while a soft fleece inside cushions and protects it from scratches. It also has a small outer pocket to hold some accessories. Choose from Gray or Black.
Unique style
This vertical sleeve features a unique design that also acts as a buffer for extra padding. It also has a soft fleece interior, carrying handle, and a good-sized outer pocket for accessories. Choose from Gray or Black.
Doubles as a stand
This unusual sleeve can be folded into a stand for your iPad Pro when you take it out. There is also a slot to hold an Apple Pencil or another stylus. Choose from Black, Purple, or Brown.
Felt sleeve plus organizer
This vertical felt sleeve with button and loop closure holds your iPad in style. The interior is soft microfiber, and it comes with a separate matching accessory pouch. The ProCase comes only in the gray shade shown here.
Buckle in
This simple envelope-style sleeve is mostly open, but it does have a buckle flap over the Apple Pencil slot to keep everything securely inside. The Fintie is for the user who values slim fit over protection. Choose from Black, Brown, or Navy.
Leather luxury
This luxurious sleeve is hand-crafted with a full-grain leather exterior and felt interior. It's designed to fit both the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro, so it won't be a snug fit for the 11-inch. It is slim and open on top, so it's for the careful user looking for an elegant option. The black shade shown is the only option.
Fits like a glove
A sleeve protects your iPad Pro beautifully when not in use. There are a variety of choices here; which one you should get will depend on which features matter to you most. If pressed, I'd pick the Tomtoc Tablet Sleeve (opens in new tab) because of the appealing color selection and accessory pocket. The pocket is super convenient as it allows you to store your chargers, Apple Pencil, or whatever else you like to carry around, without adding too much bulk to the sleeve itself. The soft inner lining is also a nice touch that'll help prevent your iPad from being scratched while you're on the go.
The Ayotu Trifold (opens in new tab) is another great option! If you're looking for something that'll make it easy to prop up your iPad Pro for viewing or typing, then this is for you. The Ayotu sleeve not only doubles as an iPad Pro stand, but it also provides a compartment to store your Apple Pencil when it's not being used.
Karen is a contributor to iMore.com as a writer, social media manager, and co-host of the iMore Show. She’s been writing about Apple since 2010 with a year-long break to work at an Apple Store as a product specialist. Before joining iMore in 2018, Karen wrote for AppAdvice and WatchAware. She’s an early adopter who used to wait in long lines on release days before pre-ordering made things much easier. Karen is a wife and mom (and dog mom) who is also a part-time teacher and occasional movie extra. She loves to travel the world and is always looking for portable tech and accessories so she can work from anywhere.
