# Cork Wallets STITCH & LOCKE Offers an Animal-Free Accessory for Men By Social Business Editor | Published 2014-04-26 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stitch-locke References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1532502192/the-slide-wallet-by-stitch-and-locke) STITCH & LOCKE launched their [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-wallet) to a big crowd--and isn't that the point? In the first two days, the team raise 20,000 dollars. Talk about a kickstart. To this moment, almost 30,000 dollars has been raised as part of this attempt to revamp men's accessories. To boot, this isn't merely a restyling but it's also a holistic approach that considers what materials go into designing but also men's accessories especially. STITCH & LOCKE isn't just for any dude but like the [cork wallet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-box) itself, it's smart and does the job. It holds up to eight cards but is also a [minimalist take](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reaf-wallet) on the never-ending expansion of men's wallets as a niche market. The social business was created in 2013 and was founded by Calvin Kwok. The Kickstarter ends toward mid-May so who knows how much funding will really go into this cool product. **Contact Information** STITCH & LOCKE on[Kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1532502192/the-slide-wallet-by-stitch-and-locke) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Wallets:** STITCH & LOCKE's use of cork as an animal-free material for wallets presents an opportunity for sustainable and eco-friendly wallet alternatives. - **Minimalist Men's Accessories:** The minimalist design of STITCH & LOCKE's wallets presents an opportunity for more streamlined and functional men's accessories. - **Socially Responsible Business:** STITCH & LOCKE's commitment to being a social business presents an opportunity for other companies to prioritize social responsibility in their business models. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can benefit from incorporating more sustainable and eco-friendly materials, such as cork, into their products. - **Accessories:** The accessories industry can capitalize on the trend of minimalist and functional designs in men's accessories. - **Entrepreneurship:** STITCH & LOCKE's success on Kickstarter presents an opportunity for entrepreneurs to utilize crowdfunding platforms to launch their own businesses and products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Feature-Rich Wallet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neocraft-wallet-collection.md) - [Sleek Colorful Card Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallet-30.md) - [Hybrid Metallic Leather Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proof-wallet.md) - [RFID-Blocking Origami Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-wallet.md) - [Sleek Minimal Contemporary Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pioneer-wallet.md) - [Eco Cork Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-box.md) - [Sustainable Wine Cork Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-cork-products.md) - [Suede-Like Automotive Lining Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mvst-rfidblocking-alcantara-slim-wallet.md) - [Female-Focused Smart Wallet Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iclutch-smart-wallet.md)