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Finding Quality in the Details of Top-Grain Leather

by Will Homel 3 min read

Through the years, our team has introduced a lot of new products, and we have more in the works. Even as we grow, we refuse to compromise on the quality of our materials and craftsmanship. Building quality and reliability into everything we make is one of the ways we show gratitude to our customers, and that is very important to us. Discovering just the right material is always a challenge, but it is totally worth it. Establishing exclusive partnerships with the best tanneries ensures that the perfect top-quality materials go into the products we make for you. This is one of the many reasons we are able to offer our 65-Year Heirloom Warranty, which is our unbreakable commitment to quality and durability.

What is RFID Blocking & Why You Should Care

by Brian Zig 3 min read

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) blocking refers to products that protect your cards that have RFID tags. Modern-day credit cards, also known as "smart cards," have an RFID chip inside of them to make transactions faster. Who likes waiting in line anyways?

All RFID blocking wallets range in terms of their protection. What determines the RFID protection level is the materials used on the wallet. Steel and aluminum materials will have the highest form of protection against data theft—for example, our Armored Summit Wallet offers a 95% protection rate against data fraud. Our ultra-thin steel wallet can protect up to eight cards at once.

Converting to a Minimalist Wallet

by Brian Zig 3 min read

What do I do with the stuff in my old bulky wallet?

“Woah, this feels great in my hand.”

Loading up a brand new, high quality Trayvax wallet for the first time comes with some moments of relief as well as unknown beginnings. The first step to converting to a minimalist wallet is locking in your everyday carry.

Why a Wallet is Hurting Your Back: Converting to a Front Pocket Carry

by Brian Zig 3 min read

At first, you may feel slightly vulnerable. If you have been carrying around a bulky wallet for the past ten years, you might feel like “something is missing”. The panic thought of “where is my wallet!?”

Do not fret, soon you will love the quick access card slots, the effective money clip and sleek design of an everyday carry that feels good in your hand. And most importantly in your front pocket.

EYS: Everything Day

by Brian Zig 2 min read

Get out there. In order to Earn Your Story sometimes it requires leaving everything else behind in order to learn something about yourself. This requires us to push ourselves, to challenge ourselves and force ourselves to be a little uncomfortable.

Happy Holidays From Trayvax - Welcoming 2021

by Brian Zig 2 min read

From everyone at Trayvax - we wish your family and friends a healthy and ambitious New Year.

How Many Cards Can Fit Into an Ascent Wallet?

by Brian Zig 3 min read

This past week our head designer, Nolan, tested out a brand new Ascent; trying to determine how many cards we can fit into the slim wallet. Upon completing each hand stitched Ascent, before we package up each one they are pre-stretched to expand the corners of the wallet. This allows the new owner to conveniently slide their credit cards and cash into their designated slots without issue.

Trading Rifles for Shovels: Growing Veterans

by Brian Zig 2 min read

Military veterans work along side others and members of the community to grow a plethora of organic produce. Beyond donating to local food banks with each harvest, Growing Veterans offers peer support training and are building a community for veterans to be accepted.

New Featured Product: Trayvax Heavyweight Hoodie & Nalgene

by Brian Zig 2 min read

In collaboration with Nalgene bottles and LA Apparel we are offering American made gear with our logo and designs. Making products in America means creating jobs in the USA. We a proud to partner with American brands to continue to offer gear that last.

RFID Wallet: What is it & Where to Buy One? [2020]

by Brian Zig 2 min read

Smart cards are RFID credit cards that allow you to process a payment without having to swipe your card. Simply place the card near an RFID reader and the reader will be able to quickly process your payment.

The downside is that anyone with an RFID reader can easily compromise your information. Appearing as a normal phone a RFID scammer can gain you information in the coffee line or in a cramp airport. Be prepared.

How to Determine What Size Belt to Order?

by Brian Zig 3 min read

A good recommendation is to allow for a two inch buffer past the measurement of your waist. Allowing an additional 2” past your current waist measurement provides the extra tongue of the belt to lay flat after being fed through the loop. For example, if your waist measures 38 inches you should buy a 40” belt.

How Durable are Trayvax Wallets?

by Brian Zig 2 min read

There are endless ways we test our products, from submerging in mud to throwing it off a cliff. The most common way we test our minimalist wallets is by putting it in our tumbler.