# Phone-Charging Wallets VoltNow's Smart Leather Wallet Doubles as a Charger By Erica Francis | Published 2016-07-13 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-leather-wallet References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/voltnow/phone-charging-wallet-2-full-recharges-premium-lea?token=8299e7b9) VoltNow has a smart leather wallet that has two functions: holding credit cards and charging mobile devices. The company created the Power Wallet as a solution to the common problem -- a drained mobile device battery. To avoid that, many people carry around a variety of items such as extra batteries, charging banks or bulky battery charging cases. The Power Wallet serves to reduce the bulk and number of items people lug around by incorporating an [ultra-slim battery bank](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-rocket-p50) into an everyday accessory. The smart leather wallet comes in two options: the Pocket Wallet and the Folio Wallet. The first option is compact with three card slots and an ID slot. The second option has nearly twice the amount of slots. The wallet is capable of charging multiple devices using a micro-USB cable. Clearly VoltNow has filled a need with it's Pocket Wallet; the company has received nearly double its pledge goal on the crowdfunding site, [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-starship-pro). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Leather Wallets:** Incorporating ultra-slim battery banks into everyday accessories like wallets presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the portable charging industry. - **Reducing Bulky Charging Accessories:** Creating all-in-one solutions that eliminate the need for carrying extra batteries, bulky charging banks, and battery cases can revolutionize the mobile device accessory market. - **Multipurpose Charging Solutions:** Developing versatile charging options that can power multiple devices simultaneously, such as the Power Wallet, opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the portable charging sector. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile Device Accessories:** The emergence of phone-charging wallets offers disruptive innovation opportunities for companies operating in the mobile device accessory industry. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Integrating charging technology into fashion items like smart leather wallets presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the fashion and accessories industry. - **Crowdfunding and E-commerce:** The success of VoltNow's Pocket Wallet on Kickstarter indicates a potential disruption in the crowdfunding and e-commerce sectors by offering innovative charging solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Power Bank Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-bank-wallet.md) - [Wallet-Integrated Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walletintegrated-power-bank.md) - [Trackable Power Bank Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veger-x5.md) - [Professional Device-Charging Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-charging-notebook.md) - [Smartphone Wallet Folio Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pad-quill-leathersafe-pocket-book.md) - [Fabric-Covered Mobile Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pd100w.md) - [Leather Charging Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-valet.md) - [Five-in-One Magnetic Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridge-magnetic-power-bank.md) - [Pocket-Sized Smartphone Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-bank-keychain.md)