# Safeguarding Aluminum Wallets The SLIM Money Billfold Uses Aircraft Metal to Keep Cards in Place By M | Published 2016-07-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/money-billfold References: [thefowndry](https://www.thefowndry.com/products/slim-wallet) The SLIM is a money billfold that departs from the conventional material exterior and utilizes [aircraft grade aluminum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titaner-titanium-edc-wallet) to provide a much more heavy duty place to house cards and cash. The wallet is made from a slim rectangle of metal with a simple drawstring that is used to clip cards into place. The design creates a much more [compact and thin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekster-wallet-pro) place to keep monetary necessities. While most wallets opt for pockets, compartments and a fold open design, the SLIM keeps things simple with a block of aluminum that acts as the back of the billfold. There aren't any clips or fixtures in this wallet, rather a [minimal stretchy band](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reaf-wallet) that keeps everything tucked into place. Despite the metal make, the SLIM measures no bigger than an iPhone 6. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Aluminum Wallets:** A trend towards utilizing aircraft grade aluminum for money billfold offers a more heavy duty design. - **Minimalist Design:** The SLIM wallet's minimalist design creates a compact and thin place to keep monetary necessities. - **Elastic Bands:** Elastic bands as a replacement for clips or fixtures in wallets offer a sleek and minimalist alternative. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry could benefit from incorporating the durability of aircraft grade aluminum into their products, specifically in wallets. - **EDC (everyday Carry):** EDC industry professionals can embrace the minimalist design and functionality of the SLIM wallet providing consumers with an alternative to traditional bulky wallets. - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies can integrate the use of elastic bands as a sleek and durable option for securing items in various products, including wallets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Metallic Leather Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proof-wallet.md) - [Magnetic EDC Smartphone Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dango-magsafe-wallet.md) - [Suede-Like Automotive Lining Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mvst-rfidblocking-alcantara-slim-wallet.md) - [Tool-Equipped Titanium Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titaner-titanium-edc-wallet.md) - [Minimalist Industrial Wallet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reaf-wallet.md) - [Protective Fan-Style Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shuffle-wallet.md) - [Tough Tracker-Friendly Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekster-cardholder.md) - [Worldwide Tracking Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-wallet.md) - [Magnetic Metallic Smartphone Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rokform-fuzion-magnetic-magmax-wallet.md)