What is a Vegan Wallet and Why Should I Want One?

Wallets are often more than just wallets. Wallets are a part of our identity. Most of us keep our wallets longer than we keep our pants, our shirts, our purses, our hairstyles – even our underwear. When we get a new wallet we often see it as just a wallet, but over time, we develop an attachment to it that is unlike anything we see with other accessories.

So, in a way, when you’re buying a wallet you’re making a fairly sizeable commitment even if you don’t realize it, and that means that you have to put some real thought into the wallet you want and what it says about you. At Allett, we offer wallets in many different styles to make sure that there is one that matches you.

You may notice that some of our wallets claim to be “vegan wallets.” But you may not know why that matters or what that entails. That’s why we’re here! Let’s go into greater detail about vegan wallets.

What Are Vegan Wallets?

Veganism is best known as a dietary choice. Vegans refuse to eat anything that is linked to animals in any form, banning not only meats from their diets but also eggs and dairy. 

Veganism is also frequently viewed as a lifestyle choice, one that refuses to associate with products that use animals in any form. Leather wallets, for example, would not be vegan because they are made with animals, like cow hide. 

In theory, anything that is not made from animals could be called a vegan wallet. But even that may be a bit more complicated. Typically, when someone is looking for a vegan wallet, they are looking for something that is:

• Cruelty Free
• Eco-Friendly
• Non-Toxic

Those looking for vegan wallets are typically looking for something that is vegan throughout its lifespan, which means that its vegan credentials are not limited to the materials it is made with. They’re looking for something that sticks to their vegan ethos from beginning to end, where even the material itself is long lasting and not wasteful, so that you can feel confident that you’re not poisoning the environment in the future. 

Why Should You Want a Vegan Wallet?

If you are a vegan, then it should be fairly clear why you might want a vegan wallet. It is a part of your ethos, and helps you feel like you’re living in a way that is better for the environment and true to your vegan sensibilities.

But what if you’re not vegan?

Even if you’re not vegan, there are many reasons to want to consider a vegan wallet. Sustainability is still important, even for those that eat meat. Vegan wallets are more sustainable in the long term. Similarly, vegan wallets do less harm to the environment and, because they’re not made with any animal material, they tend to hold up longer in some situations than other wallet types.

Vegan wallets may also have fewer limitations than animal hide wallets do in style and function, though this differs between the type of wallet material. Lastly, because your wallet is something you will be keeping with you for years, possibly even more than a decade, you want to make sure that you’re choosing something that you know you’ll continue to use and appreciate in the months and years to come. If you think you might change your mind on veganism in the future, getting your wallet now may be a first step.

Find a Vegan Wallet Today at Allett 

Allett Wallets has several vegan wallet options available for those that are seeking a more sustainable, cruelty free approach to wallet ownership, and we are adding more all the time. If you are looking for a vegan wallet and want to learn more about our options, please browse our website today.