# Wooden Cutout Wallets The IPPINKA 'Wood Wallet' For Men Keeps Cards in Place with a Solid Exterior By M | Published 2016-07-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallet-for-men References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/wood-wallet-elastic-band-ippinka/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [amazon](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O7ZRWKK/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) The 'Wood Wallet' for men is a [sleek and hardshell billfold](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pioneer-wallet) designed using timber as oppose to flexible fabric. The use of solid material to construct the wallet provides flat and compact way to keep cards tightly bound together, so that they stay slim without taking up too much room in one's pocket. While most billfolds opt for an exterior made from material, the 'Wood Wallet' uses [oak wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-jacket) to keep money safe. The wallet is a slender square tube that is wide enough to fit up to ten cards inside and the contents is kept in place using a [heavy duty elastic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reaf-wallet). To access the cards, the 'Wood Wallet' includes a stylish circular cutout that makes sliding out the contents much easier. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 90% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Wooden Wallets:** Solid material wallets made of wood offer a compact way to keep essentials while providing unique design opportunities. - **Hardshell Wallets:** Durable wallets made of hard material such as wood or metal may offer increased protection for valuable items. - **Circular Cutouts:** Creative cutouts in wallets provide easy access to items and may offer opportunities for unique design variations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** There is potential for innovation in fashion accessories such as wallets by incorporating unique materials and designs. - **Woodworking:** Incorporating wood into everyday items such as wallets may create opportunities for companies in the woodworking industry. - **E-commerce:** The increase in online shopping may provide opportunities for companies to market and sell unique and innovative wallet designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Colorful Card Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallet-30.md) - [Hybrid Metallic Leather Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proof-wallet.md) - [Digital Folder-Inspired Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/untitled-folder.md) - [Sleek Minimal Contemporary Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pioneer-wallet.md) - [Sturdy PFAS-Free Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peak-design-travel-wallets.md) - [Metallic Multitool Wallet Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekster-tool-card.md) - [Tool-Equipped Titanium Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titaner-titanium-edc-wallet.md) - [Minimalist Industrial Wallet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reaf-wallet.md) - [Suede-Like Automotive Lining Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mvst-rfidblocking-alcantara-slim-wallet.md)