# Hardshell Smartphone Wallets Incipio Stowaway Credit Card Case Protects Mobiles & Holds Cash By Matt Ho | Published 2011-10-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incipio-stowaway-credit-card-case References: [gadgetsin](http://gadgetsin.com/incipio-stowaway-credit-card-iphone-4s-case.htm) & [myincipio](http://www.myincipio.com/) For those who have the new iPhone 4S and require some sort of [protective shell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-17-cases), the Incipio Stowaway Credit Card Case may be worth checking out. The Incipio Stowaway Credit Card Case is a new smartphone shell designed to protect the mobile and hold some wallet essentials at the same time. The exterior is constructed from polycarbonate and a silicone core, both of which are [impact-resistant and shock absorbent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhinoshield-airx). The back of the cover case features a compartment that can [store credits cards, cash, ID](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sigracen-case) and other small items. The flap can also be used as a stand that will allow for portrait and landscape multimedia viewing. Like many other cases, it also features custom cut-outs to allow access to buttons on the phone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hardshell Smartphone Wallets:** The trend of hardshell smartphone wallets combines phone protection with the convenience of carrying essentials. - **Impact-resistant Cases:** The trend of impact-resistant cases provides an innovative solution for protecting smartphones from damage. - **Multifunctional Phone Accessories:** The trend of multifunctional phone accessories offers convenience with features such as card holders and stands. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile Phone Accessories:** The mobile phone accessories industry can explore opportunities to develop hardshell smartphone wallets for various phone models. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of impact-resistant cases to offer enhanced protection for a wide range of electronic devices. - **Retail and E-commerce:** The retail and e-commerce industry can tap into the trend of multifunctional phone accessories by offering a variety of innovative products to customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hidden Storage Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sd-card-phone-case.md) - [Smartphone-Charging Smart Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphonecharging-smart-wallets.md) - [Protective Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stash-stand-case.md) - [Photographer-Targeted Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-cases1.md) - [Multifunctional Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vrs-design-origin.md) - [Magnetic Kevlar Smartphone Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benks-armorgo-wallet-stand.md) - [Magnetic Smartphone Stand Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satechi-magnetic-wallet-stand.md) - [Smartphone Wallet Folio Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pad-quill-leathersafe-pocket-book.md) - [Multifunctional Magsafe Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mag-flip.md) - [Wallet-Paired Smartphone Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-15-wallet-case.md)