Types of locks on wallets

The convenience of a wallet in everyday life cannot be underestimated. Compact-sized storage for paper money and coins is convenient to find in your bag. It fits perfectly in a jacket or jeans pocket. Modern models are part of the accessories that complement the look so well. Many models have an unusual design, which is developed taking into account the latest fashion trends. Such wallets, in addition to their unusual shape and size, may have different fasteners, original solutions for pockets and compartments inside. A wallet made of genuine leather and suede can be a worthy gift for any occasion.

Types of wallet clasps

Different types of wallet fixation create different styles and have different functionality and reliability.

Button

wallet on the button

The button acts as a clasp on the wallet, convenient for storing coins. It allows you to quickly open and close the cash compartment. The closing mechanism is quite simple, and the appearance of such fittings gives the product an elegant and finished look. Lock button may have a magnetic fastening mechanism.In any case, when buying a wallet with a button clasp, you need to check that the two parts of the button fit well together, and that the clasp is not too tight. It is also necessary that the fittings be of good quality and have a uniform color.

The fittings can be made of silver or gold metal. Sometimes the buttons are colored. Good quality products are usually characterized by long service life and unchanged appearance. A button in wallets, maybe on a strap or on a special flap. This fastener is usually used externally, connecting the two halves of the product. This design gives even greater originality to the model and reliable protection against sudden opening and loss of contents.

Magnet

magnet

 

The magnet in the wallet clasp is a convenient thing. It allows you to quickly fasten the compartments, it is more convenient for those who physically cannot always cope with snap fasteners (sometimes they are too inconvenient to use in everyday life). Often a magnetic clasp in a wallet is not the only type of lock. In some models, it is found on the outside, like the main lock for a wallet, while in other wallets, the lock is installed on a compartment, for example, for coins.

The disadvantage of such a fastener is that it is not always very reliable. The magnetic lock is easy to touch and the wallet will open. But fans of this type of fittings claim that it is much more practical than other locks. It's a matter of habit.

Lightning

Closing a wallet with a zipper is one of the most popular lock options, offering convenience and practicality. This size of the clasp makes it possible to close not only the outer part of the wallet, but also the compartment for banknotes.When purchasing a wallet, you must first of all pay attention to the capacity of the compartment for paper money and the height of the zipper.

zip wallet

There are models in which lightning often tears banknotes, so you should carefully consider this feature of the wallet lock. A zipper is most often sewn into women's wallet models, as it makes the product more sophisticated, reminiscent of a miniature handbag. Therefore, there are many colors and sizes of lightning, as well as shapes of the slider itself. You can choose a regular clasp, or you can opt for a slider with rhinestones, in the shape of a flower or any other shape. Products that are decorated with a piece of leather, stones or rhinestones look beautiful.

Important! When choosing a wallet with a zipper, it is worth examining the convenience and quality of the fastening mechanism. The zipper should be easy to fasten and be sewn evenly. It is also necessary to ensure that the lining on the inside of the compartment is sewn carefully so that the fabric does not get caught in the fastening mechanism.

Frame, latch

A frame with a latch allows you to securely store your savings. The latching mechanism is quite simple, it consists of connecting two halves and latching using two small locks, between which there may be a magnetic connection.

frame

 

This clasp allows you to give your wallet a slightly vintage look. After all, the latch was often installed in ancient coin purses. This is a reliable mechanism that serves both as the main lock in women's wallet models and as a locking mechanism for the compartment where the change is located. Frame color can be gold or silver. At the same time, the frame beautifully frames the main material of the product; the wallet looks more stylish with such a mechanism. This clasp is made for a wallet in a classic style.

Alternative types of fixation

Modern money saving products have many locking mechanisms. Youth models for banknotes and credit cards are most often made from thick raincoat fabric, jeans. Such products are closed with Velcro. Often such models are bought by people for whom sports and activity are important. Velcro in this case is part of the design that conveys style.

drawstring wallet

There are beautiful romantic options with ties. They can be made in the form of a small bag or made in the classic version in the form of a book, where the two halves of the product are connected with ties. The absence of ties or other fasteners is most often inherent in men's wallet models. Designers often make such a laconic style as a wallet with an internal zipper, but leave the outside without a lock.

without lock

But at the same time, the design is reliable and has been very popular for decades among the male population. In addition, wallets without clasps often have an impressive compartment for plastic cards, business cards and other documents. They are made of high quality leather and look impressive with any style of clothing.

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