A phone case with rope attached is exactly what it sounds like: a case with a length of cord fixed to it, so your phone hangs across your body or around your neck instead of living in your hand. Keebos makes one for $49.90. It has a clear back, a wallet for two or three cards, and an adjustable rope strap that detaches whenever you want it gone.
People search for this thing under about a dozen different names, so this page covers all of them, what it is actually made of, and how to get one on the phone you already own.
What the Rope Is Actually Made Of
The part most product pages skip. The Keebos cord is braided around a strong reinforced core, so it carries the weight of a phone without stretching out over time. The hardware is metal coated. At its longest the cord measures 54 inches (137 cm) and it slides to any shorter length by hand.
That adjustment is the whole trick. The same phone case with rope strap works as a long crossbody when you are walking around a city, and shortens into a phone necklace case when you want it high on your chest. It is soft enough to wear against bare skin in summer, which is not true of every cord on the market.
Every cord is detachable. Pull it off to slide the phone in your pocket, clip it back on in a couple of seconds. Our iPhone rope straps are easily adjustable, and the same phone strap fits every Keebos case we make, which is why straps sell separately from $22.90 for a single one or $29.90 for a two strap bundle.
Rope, Cord, String or Chain? Every Name for a Phone Case with Rope Attached
Since we launched, customers have described Keebos in a remarkable number of ways. Every one of these is the same product, so if you searched using any of them, you are in the right place.
1. Phone Necklace
The most common description we hear. It hangs like a big necklace and keeps your phone and cards where you can reach them. Shorten the cord and this is exactly what a Keebos becomes.
2. Phone Lanyard
A phone lanyard brings back summer camp and field trips, but the grown up version is a lot better looking. Because the cord is adjustable, the same one wears as a crossbody phone case or a necklace depending on your mood.
3. Crossbody Phone Case
Our most popular description, because it captures how most people actually wear it: as a purse replacement. Some call it a crossbody phone purse. Keebos also comes with a gold or black detachable chain if you want a phone case with chain attached instead of a cord.
4. Phone Case with Strap
The plainest name of the lot, and a completely accurate one. Whether you write it as a cell phone case with strap or an iPhone case with rope strap, it is the same product.
5. Phone Case Neck Holder
An unusual phrase, but a precise one. This is a case for iPhone rope neck wear: the phone sits on your chest, hands free, and you never put it down on a table and walk away.
6. Handykette
The German name, and a lot of our European customers use it. Handykette translates roughly as phone chain. We tend to say phone case with rope.
7. Phone Rope Holder
Say "have you seen my phone rope holder" out loud and it sounds odd, but it is very descriptive. A phone rope case by any other name still keeps your hands free.
8. Phone Case with String
A phone case with string attached is functional and good looking at the same time. Adjust the string to your preferred size and wear it crossbody or as a necklace. Some people write it as a phone cover with string instead.
9. Phone Case Rope with Strap
If you are always looking for ways to simplify a busy life and look good doing it, this is the solution. A rope phone case is where style and function meet, and if you are tired of losing, misplacing and dropping your phone, you will appreciate it. You may also see it written as a phone cover with rope or a phone case with cord.
How to Wear It
Three ways, all from the same cord:
- Crossbody. Cord at full length, phone resting at your hip. The everyday setting, and the most secure one for travel.
- Necklace. Shortened so the phone sits on your chest. Best for taking photos quickly and for crowded places where you want it in view.
- No cord at all. Unclip it and you have a slim clear case with a card wallet. Useful when you are going somewhere a strap gets in the way.
Which Phones Does It Fit?
Keebos makes model specific cases for iPhone, for Samsung Galaxy, and a Google Pixel version. All of them are $49.90 and all use the same clip, so any strap fits any case.
Straps are also worth knowing about on their own, because cases change when you upgrade your phone and straps do not. A strap you buy today will still fit the Keebos you buy in two years.
Already Have a Case You Love?
You do not have to replace it. The Universal Crossbody Phone Case Strap is $34.90 and attaches to almost any case you already own, which is the cheapest way to get a rope for phone case wear without changing anything else. If you want something more weatherproof for the beach or the pool, there is a waterproof case with a strap at $19.90.
Comparing Brands
Rope straps have become popular enough that there are now several brands making them, and we get asked how Keebos compares. Rather than argue about it here, we have written honest side by side breakdowns:
The short version: Keebos includes the card wallet and the strap in the $49.90 price rather than selling them separately, and every Keebos purchased plants one tree.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a phone case with rope attached?
It is a phone case with a length of cord fixed to it so you can wear your phone across your body or around your neck instead of carrying it. Keebos calls it a crossbody phone case. It costs $49.90 and comes with a clear case, a card wallet on the back and an adjustable rope strap.
Is the rope adjustable?
Yes. The cord slides to any length up to 54 inches (137 cm), so the same rope for phone case wear works as a long crossbody or a shorter phone necklace case. You adjust it by hand, no tools.
Can you take the rope off the case?
Yes. Every Keebos cord is detachable. You can pull it off to put the phone in your pocket, and clip it back on in a couple of seconds. You can also swap colors, which is why we sell straps on their own from $22.90.
What is the Keebos rope made of?
A braided cord built around a strong reinforced core, finished with metal coated hardware. It is soft against your skin but does not stretch out with daily wear.
Will the cord hold my phone securely?
That is the point of the reinforced core. The case grips your phone on all four corners and the cord carries the weight, so the phone stays put whether you are walking, cycling or dancing.
Can I buy just the rope for a phone case I already have?
Yes. The Universal Crossbody Phone Case Strap is $34.90 and attaches to almost any case you already own, so you do not have to change cases to get a phone on a rope.
Rope or chain, which should I choose?
The cord is lighter, quieter and better for long days, sport and travel. A phone case with chain attached is dressier and reads more like jewelry. Chains start at $24.90 and both types clip onto the same case, so plenty of people own one of each.
Does the rope phone case fit my phone?
Keebos makes model specific cases for iPhone and Samsung Galaxy, plus a Google Pixel version. If your exact model is not listed, the universal strap works with the case you already have.
See all of our phone cases with rope here.
2 comments
This phone case is the ultimate blend of functional and fashionable! 😍 It’s practical for everyday use, and the stylish designs make it a perfect accessory.
I would love one