# Car Part Pocketbooks The Recycled Seatbelt Wallet Saves on Money and Style By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-06-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-seatbelt-wallet-saves-on-money-and-style References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/Seatbelt_Wallet--Wallet--Style.html) If you’re not too concerned with the style of your wallet and you need to save some money, it’s probably not a bad idea to buy a [wallet made out of a seatbelt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reaf-wallet). The Seatbelt Wallet is made entirely of discarded seatbelts, and is an [eco-friendly way](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-magsafe-wallet) to add a new money-holder to your pocket. Complete with [8 card slots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neocraft-wallet-collection) and an oversized cash section, the Seatbelt Wallet is a perfect way to carry a piece of your car with you wherever you go. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Wallets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable and recycled materials for wallets to cater to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Upcycled Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique accessories using repurposed materials like discarded seatbelts to appeal to eco-friendly and fashion-forward consumers. - **Functional Minimalism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design minimalist wallets with ample storage options to meet the needs of practical and style-conscious individuals. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of upcycling and sustainable materials in the fashion accessory industry. - **Eco-conscious Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market eco-friendly products, like the seatbelt wallet, that appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Fashion and Lifestyle:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate fashion and functionality to create stylish yet practical accessories that cater to modern consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Novel-Inspired Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-wallets.md) - [Suede-Like Automotive Lining Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mvst-rfidblocking-alcantara-slim-wallet.md) - [Sleek Colorful Card Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallet-30.md) - [Retro Tech Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floppy-disk-wallet.md) - [Airline Safety Equipment Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-life-vests.md) - [Sturdy PFAS-Free Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peak-design-travel-wallets.md) - [Crumpled Chip Bag-Resembling Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chip-bag-purse.md) - [Upcycled Carrying Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coastline-ecosmart.md) - [Luxe Recycled Leather Luggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-eco-collection-rl-line.md)