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Insights From Our Recent Survey
We recently surveyed our Beta Crew testers and other customers about what they carry, how they use our products, and what they'd like to see next. With over 500 responses...
From the Vault: The Return of Tyvek
I have a love-hate relationship with Tyvek. My initial insight for a minimalist wallet came from a simple question: Instead of putting credit cards into scratch-resistant sleeves and then into a...
Make With Joy
One of the core values of SlimFold is Make with Joy. Not because I always practice it, but because I find that when I’m frustrated by some business setback, I...
Welcoming a new machine to the studio
A behind-the-scenes look at the newest machine in our workshop and how it helps us build better SlimFold wallets.
Why (and how) we make products in USA
Since 2009 we've been making our products in the US, but the reasons for that have evolved- as have the processes we use. In the beginning, producing things locally...
Passport Kickstarter & Studio Move Complete!
We’ve been busy over here finishing moving into our new studio space. While it was hard to juggle the move with both the holiday as well as finishing up the...
Passport Wallet Production Update
As you may have seen, our latest Kickstarter project was successfully funded and we've been in the process of making them in-house. The Passport Wallet production was a big driver...
A Family Reunion for Independent Brands
Being an independent brand in this world of globalization is increasingly difficult. That’s why whenever I come across another founder on the same journey, we have an instant bond. A...
SlimFold's Future Factory! Our Journey Towards In-House Production
I’m excited to share a pivotal moment in the company’s journey with you—our latest prototype is not just a product, but a factory! 🎉
What's the Best Wallet Tracker? FindMy and AirTag Demystified
Location trackers have been around for awhile, but now there are more choices than ever, including Apple's popular AirTag. Contrary to popular belief, most trackers don't have GPS in them....
Minimalist Productivity Guide: Atomic Habits by James Clear: Overview, Summary, Review, and Reflections
If you’ve ever felt a disconnect between what you try to get yourself to do and what you actually end up doing, you’re probably dimly aware of some inner workings...
Want a Minimalist Wallet for Your AirTag?
One of the reasons for creating the Coin wallet was that customers frequently told me about random additional small things they wanted to carry in their wallet… whether that be...