Abstract: A case for an applicable material, the case comprising: an elongate outer casing comprising a base, a peripheral wall and an open upper periphery; a material mount located within and supported by the outer casing; and an elongate inner sleeve comprising a peripheral wall and an open upper periphery, the inner sleeve being located at least in part within the outer casing and surrounding the mount at least in part. The mount is fixed relative to the outer casing; the inner sleeve is slidable longitudinally between a retracted position and an extended position such that, when in the retracted position, the inner sleeve is configured to expose the applicable material for use and, when in the extended position, the inner sleeve is configured to at least partially surround the applicable material when not in use; and the inner sleeve is manipulable by a user so as to slide the inner sleeve between the retracted position and the extended position.