# Malleable Arboreal Wallets The 'Arbor' Wood Wallets are Flexible, Stylish and Simple By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-08-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-wallets References: [werd](http://www.werd.com/46757/arbor-is-a-slim-flexible-wooden-wallet/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jwebber/arbor-the-first-flexible-wood-wallet) Leather has reigned supreme as the choice material for wallets for many years, but the 'Arbor' wood wallets look to change this with a design that is crafted using real wood. Created by carved, the 'Arbor' wallet is designed with a rugged aesthetic that actually reacts to your touch the way that a leather wallet would to make it easy to use as a replacement for your existing [card carrier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edc-wallet). The 'Arbor' wood wallets come in a variety of different wood options and are finished with a specialized oil that helps the wood to respond well to continued use while also offering a distinctly charming scent. The 'Arbor' wallet comes in two styles including the Folded and the [Minimalist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reaf-wallet) that will provide as much storage as you need for your cards and cash. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 44% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Wood Products:** The 'Arbor' wood wallets showcase the growing trend of using sustainable wood as a material for fashion accessories. - **Interactive Design:** The 'Arbor' wood wallets demonstrate the potential for interactive design in fashion accessories, with the wood reacting to touch. - **Alternative to Leather:** The 'Arbor' wood wallets offer a disruptive innovation opportunity by providing a stylish and functional alternative to traditional leather wallets. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the use of sustainable wood materials in accessories, like the 'Arbor' wood wallets. - **Design:** The design industry can explore more interactive and responsive materials, inspired by the functionality of the 'Arbor' wood wallets. - **Retail:** The retail industry can incorporate the 'Arbor' wood wallets as a sustainable and unique product offering, providing an alternative to traditional leather wallets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sturdy PFAS-Free Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peak-design-travel-wallets.md) - [Feature-Rich Wallet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neocraft-wallet-collection.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) - [Hybrid Metallic Leather Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proof-wallet.md) - [Wood-Created Progressive Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-jacket.md) - [Everyday Sustainable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-bags-for-essentials.md) - [Minimalist Industrial Wallet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reaf-wallet.md) - [Waste-Made Cardholder Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arda-biomaterials.md)