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Piriformis Syndrome (wallet sciatica)

July 1, 2012 by minimal-admin

Why switch to a minimal wallet?

Apart from the cool designs that are available and the fact that there is no need to carry around every card you have. It’s also a good way to prevent Piriformis Syndrome.

Piriformis Syndrome is also known as “wallet sciatica” or “fat wallet syndrome,” as the condition can be caused or aggravated by sitting down repeatedly with a large wallet in the affected side’s rear pocket.

For more information check out the link below. If you’re suffering pain see your Doctor and perhaps switch to a minimal wallet.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piriformis_syndrome

Do I need an RFID Wallet?

June 30, 2012 by minimal-admin

Do I need an RFID Wallet?

Credit Cards these days allow you to touch them against a sensor to pay for things. They contain a RFID chip that can be read by a scanner, which means that anyone in close prolixity to you in a queue, life etc could use a scanner without your knowledge and get your card details.

Modern wallets are being designed to prevent RFID scanners reading the data from your card when it’s in your wallet. RFID wallets are commonly wade from metal, but some leather ones are becoming available.

Many companies also use RFID technology on their security passes that enable their staff to enter their buildings. If you live and work in a city it might be worth protecting your credit cards in a RFID wallet.

Slim Timber

June 29, 2012 by minimal-admin

Slim Timber

Boise, Idaho based husband and wife team have come up with superb handmade wooden wallets.

The walnut wood wallet above has been handcrafted out of a single piece of wood which makes it extremely strong as there are no joins, hinges etc. It’ll hold your credit cards cards some rolled up notes.

Dimensions: Width: 4” Depth: 3/4” Height: 2.5”