Protection that Pops Bold is Beautiful Make a statement with your iPhone. Designed using a thin polycarbonate material with a high-gloss finish, your iPhone will look like it just got a fresh, shiny coat of paint. Shield Series: Powerful Protection that&8242;s Impossibly Thin The Shield is proof positive that less is more. The polycarbonate plastic gives every Shield case its low profile, while still being tough enough to withstand everyday wear & tear.