# Paper Wallets- Recyclable Accessories by Tyvek By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-04-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-accessories-tyveks-paper-wallets References: [dynomighty](http://www.dynomighty.com/product_detail.php?d=accessories/21-DY-047) These [paper wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pc-folder-wallet) made by Tyvek are actually made of "thousands of long plastic fibers creating a surface that is both lightweight and durable yet super thin and tear resistant" says dynomighty. They add, "A secret storage area can be used by pulling out the tucked in flaps from the ends, place your things inside and re close the flap back over them." The wallets are also printed to [look like other materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chip-bag-purse) giving you an added degree of stealth. The wallets are made of [25% recycled materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-magsafe-wallet) that are 100% recyclable and at $7.50 a pop, they are really cheap. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Recyclable Accessories:** Creating accessories made of recycled materials provides a market opportunity for sustainable fashion brands. - **Tyvek Products:** Developing innovative products using Tyvek material presents opportunities for product-specific branding and marketing, especially in the outdoor and adventure industries - **Disruptive Manufacturing Processes:** Implementing manufacturing process innovations that use recycled materials have the potential to disrupt the fashion and accessories industry by creating eco-friendly products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** Developing sustainable and eco-friendly fashion products creates new market opportunities for brands. - **Outdoor Industry:** Incorporating Tyvek material in outdoor gear creates opportunities for product differentiation and eco-friendly marketing. - **Recycling Industry:** Developing new recycling processes for materials like Tyvek creates opportunities for innovative waste management solutions and the creation of eco-friendly products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Durable Floating Wallet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planbok-floating-waterproof-wallet.md) - [Upcycled Leather Wallet Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-leather-wallet.md) - [Digital Folder-Inspired Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/untitled-folder.md) - [Sleek Colorful Card Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallet-30.md) - [RFID-Blocking Origami Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-wallet.md) - [Hybrid Metallic Leather Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proof-wallet.md) - [Novel-Inspired Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-wallets.md) - [PVC-Free Gift Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renovo-gift-card.md) - [Anime-Style Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokdex-wallet.md)