The back is a hard polycarbonate, a very strong material used for the foundation of the case.The sides are a thermoplastic polyurethane, a material soft enough to take the impact of a fall while also being resistant to oil, grease, and abrasion. This material is well designed to prevent discoloring as other cases do. The front .5 mm raised bezel protects the phone screen during drops preventing cracking or being scratched. The design is UV printed with a strong matte and smooth finish.