# Smooth-Sliding Card Cases The Boldly Colored Business Card Holder by Abitax Glides Open Easily By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-02-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/card-holder-by-abitax References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/02/11/monday-giveaway-abitax-card-holder/) & [roztayger](http://roztayger.com/womens_product_detail/teal_abitax_business_card_holder) You don't want to be caught fumbling while you schmooze with potential employers and business partners, which is why you'll benefit from the convenience of this Card Holder by Abitax. The [compact plastic case](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reaf-wallet) has a lid that slides smoothly to the side with just the use of one hand, allowing for the effortless retrieval of your professional credentials at a moment's notice. The suave movement that Kazuma Yamaguchi's card compartment facilitates is not the only attractive feature of the product. The Card Holder by Abitax comes in four vivid colors plus black, gray and white. No bigger than it has to be, the case measures 2 inches by 4 inches by half of an inch so that it can be [slipped comfortably into your pocket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellroy-mod). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smooth-sliding Card Cases:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing card holders with innovative sliding mechanisms for easy access to business cards. - **Compact and Portable Card Holders:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating smaller and sleeker card holders that can be easily carried in pockets or bags. - **Bold and Vibrant Card Holder Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing eye-catching and distinctive card holder designs that reflect personal style and enhance brand identity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Stationery and Office Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Reimagining traditional office supplies to offer more functionality and convenience to users. - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combining fashion with practicality by creating stylish and functional accessories for professionals. - **Promotional Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing unique and memorable promotional products that represent brands in a modern and innovative way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Trading Card Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trading-card-holders.md) - [Sleek Colorful Card Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallet-30.md) - [Cutting-Edge Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xcards.md) - [Hybrid Luxe Card Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noteanote.md) - [Protective Fan-Style Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shuffle-wallet.md) - [NFC-Enabled Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobilo-smart-business-card.md) - [Tough Tracker-Friendly Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekster-cardholder.md) - [Metallic Multitool Wallet Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekster-tool-card.md) - [Slim Carry Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellroy-mod.md)