SlowTide Quick Dry Changing Poncho
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A Quick Dry Changing Poncho Built for Beach Days
If you are searching for a slowtide changing poncho that actually speeds up the walk from the water to the car, this one is made from recycled materials and designed specifically to make changing in and out of a wetsuit or swimwear easy, comfortable, and warm.
What It Is Made Of and Why It Matters
- Made from 100% post-consumer waste, primarily plastic water bottles
- Highly absorbent, fast drying, and sand free
- Double sided print construction
- Snap front placket with drawcords for a secure, adjustable fit
Because the fabric is engineered to be highly absorbent and fast drying, it sheds sand and moisture quickly instead of holding onto it the way a standard cotton towel does.
Who It Is For
This poncho is built for anyone who swims, surfs, paddles, or spends a day on a South Florida beach or boat and needs to change out of a wet wetsuit or swimsuit without exposing themselves or standing around in a cold, clinging fabric. The internal access dual pocket also keeps hands warm while changing, which is a small detail that matters on a breezy dock or in a parking lot breeze.
How to Use and Care for It
Slip it on over your head, use the snap front placket and drawcords to adjust the fit, then use the internal dual pocket for hands-free warmth while you change underneath. The easy change short sleeve design keeps the process quick. Because it is a fast drying, sand free fabric, a simple rinse and air dry is typically enough to keep it ready for the next trip; always follow the care instructions on the garment label.
About the SlowTide Brand
Slowtide started when its founders, after long days at the beach, realized there was no towel that was both exciting and functional, so they built one. Inspired by bodies of water and a love of art, Slowtide is a collaboration of friends who put their lifestyle into every product, and that same recycled-material, function-first approach carries into this changing poncho.
Why Shop This at Island Water Sports
Island Water Sports has outfitted South Florida surfers and paddlers with the gear they actually use since 1978. We carry the SlowTide changing poncho alongside the wetsuits, boards, and beach gear it is designed to pair with, so you can outfit an entire beach day in one stop.
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Specifications
- Brand
- SlowTide
- Product
- SlowTide Quick Dry Changing Poncho
- Gender
- Unisex
- Feature
- Made from 100% post-consumer waste, primarily plastic water bottles
- Feature
- Highly Absorbent, Fast Drying, Sand Free
- Feature
- Makes changing in and out of your wetsuit or swimwear easy, comfortable and warm
- Feature
- Double-sided print
- Feature
- Internal access dual pocket keeps your hands warm and makes changing a breeze
- Feature
- Snap front placket with drawcords
- Feature
- Easy change short sleeve design
- Feature
- Chest: 25.5 inches
- Feature
- Length: 41 inches
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a quick dry changing poncho made of?
- This SlowTide changing poncho is made from 100% post-consumer waste, primarily recycled plastic water bottles, engineered to be highly absorbent, fast drying, and sand free.
- How do you use a changing poncho at the beach?
- Slip it on over your head, secure the snap front placket and drawcords for fit, and use the internal access dual pocket to keep your hands warm while you change out of a wetsuit or swimsuit underneath.
- What fabrics dry the fastest?
- This poncho's recycled fabric is built specifically to be highly absorbent and fast drying while shedding sand, which is what lets it work as both a towel and a changing cover in one piece.
- Is quick dry the same as moisture wicking?
- They solve related but different problems: a quick dry fabric like this poncho's is designed to absorb and release moisture fast so it does not stay wet, while moisture wicking fabrics pull sweat away from skin. This product is built and marketed as quick dry and sand free.
- Can you change into a wetsuit under this poncho?
- Yes, it is designed to make changing in and out of a wetsuit or swimwear easy, comfortable, and warm, with a short sleeve design built for that exact motion.