Paperwallet

A paper look, a fabric feel

The core of Paperwallet is Tyvek®, a material that looks like paper but, according to the maker, flexes like cloth and stays strong even when thin. It can be folded, shaped and sewn. Paperwallet says it does not tear or break easily and is built to handle the wear of everyday carry.

The maker also describes the wallets as water-resistant, claiming they keep their shape after being dropped in water, run over by a car or even put through a blender — the last of which it explicitly advises against trying. Over time, the material is said to stretch slightly, gradually making room for cards and cash.

RFID blocking on select models

Some, but not all, Paperwallet models include RFID-blocking technology. According to the maker, it uses frequency blocking to shield credit cards, ID cards and other contents from nearby RFID scanners.

Wallets as a canvas

Paperwallet's designs come from artists in more than 45 countries, including Poland, Argentina, Turkey and Japan. The brand frames each wallet as a canvas for the artist's work, and says a portion of sales from its wallets and Tyvek bags goes back to the artists.

• Material: Tyvek®, described by the maker as durable, water-resistant and flexible
• Gradually stretches with use, according to the maker
• RFID blocking available on some models
• Designs by artists from more than 45 countries
• Part of wallet and Tyvek bag sales shared with artists, per the maker