# Upcycled Baseball Wallets RECLAIMWorkshop Makes iPhone Wallets from Recycled Baseball Gloves By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-05-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-baseball-gloves References: [gadgetsin](http://gadgetsin.com/handmade-recycled-baseball-glove-iphone-case.htm) & [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/listing/179940672/recycled-baseball-glove-iphone-wallet) An [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropshop) shop called RECLAIMWorkshop makes amazing [dual-purpose wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellroy-mag-wallet) out of recycled baseball gloves. The gloves, provide a high-quality, unique-looking aesthetic and are a game changer -- literally -- to the wallet and [phone case market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-bioveg-collection). Wallets tend to all look the same, but baseball enthusiasts can show off these wallets proudly -- no matter what their finances appear to be on the interior. These wallets will be a home-run hit when you go for beers with your teammates after a game because they are one of a kind, hand cut, and hand sewn. The company claims "you'll never meet another person who has the same one -- even if they got it from [them]." The wallets fit your cards, money, change and will snugly fit around all iPhone 4 and iPhone 5 models. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycling Fashion:** Creating unique and sustainable fashion items by repurposing materials is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the fashion industry. - **Personalized Accessories:** Offering customized and one-of-a-kind accessories presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the accessories market. - **Niche Sports Merchandise:** Developing specialized merchandise for niche sports enthusiasts, like baseball glove wallets, can disrupt traditional merchandise markets. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the upcycling trend by incorporating repurposed materials into their designs. - **Accessories:** The accessories industry can tap into the personalized trend by offering customizable and unique accessory options. - **Sports Merchandise:** The sports merchandise industry can explore niche markets and develop unique products to cater to specific sports enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled Leather Wallet Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-leather-wallet.md) - [Novel-Inspired Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-wallets.md) - [Nostalgic Gamer Smartphone Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elago-game-boy-magsafe-wallet.md) - [Knitted Phone Pockets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-pocket.md) - [Recycled Smartphone Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-magsafe-wallet.md) - [Smartphone-Charging Smart Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphonecharging-smart-wallets.md) - [Multifunctional Magsafe Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mag-flip.md) - [Sleek Colorful Card Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallet-30.md) - [Wallet-Paired Smartphone Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-15-wallet-case.md)