Slowtide
Olinda Tropical Terry Poncho
The Slowtide Olinda Tropical Terry Poncho is a beach changing poncho for drying off and relaxing after water activities. It is made from quick-dry, sand-resistant polyester terry cloth with an adjustable drawstring hood, half-length snap-button front, and kangaroo pocket, in a straight, loose fit. Based on community feedback, the terry cloth material is preferred over microfiber for comfort and absorbency.
- Material
- soft and cool polyester terry cloth
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, resort, loungewear
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Specifications
A lightweight terry poncho with quick-dry fabric, ideal for beach days and lounging.
Quick-dry sand-resistant fabric, half-length snap buttons, adjustable drawstring hood, snap-button kangaroo pocket, straight loose fit.
- Material
- soft and cool polyester terry cloth
- Style
- casual, resort, loungewear
- Occasion
- vacation, beach-day, loungewear
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Additional Attributes
- soft and cool polyester terry cloth
- quick-dry sand-resistant fabric
- half-length snap buttons
- adjustable drawstring hood
- snap-button kangaroo pocket
- straight loose fit
- tropical pattern design
- versatile for changing, drying, and lounging
Product Insights
The Slowtide Olinda Tropical Terry Poncho is a performance beach cover-up built for rapid drying (under 90 minutes) and sand shedding (over 90% shakes off), using 320 GSM recycled polyester terry that packs 40% lighter than cotton towels and resists mildew and mold. It absorbs 4x its weight in water and locks in a fade-resistant tropical print, but buyers note the terry is thinner than a standard towel and customer service for returns and refunds has been unreliable.
Verified claims
- Sand resistance
- Over 90% of sand is removed by shaking; the resistance lasts the garment's lifetime.
- Drying speed
- Dries to a safe moisture equilibrium in under 90 minutes.
- Shrinkage resistance
- Polyester terry shrinks less than cotton, preserving performance after washing.
- Absorbency
- Absorbs 4x its weight in water and dries in under 90 minutes
- Mildew resistance
- Resists mildew and packs damp without waterlogged weight
- Thickness
- Buyers report the terry is thinner than a standard beach towel
- Pack size
- 320 GSM terry packs 40% lighter than cotton towels
- Mold resistance
- Resists mold and mildew, so it won't develop musty odors when stored damp.
- Material
- 90% recycled polyester, 10% polyamide, GRS & Oeko-Tex certified
- Giving back
- 1% of each order goes to charity
- Durability
- Resists fading and mold, extending garment life
- Print fade resistance
- Polyester weave locks dye for long-lasting tropical print that resists sun and wash.
- Performance
- Absorbs 4x its weight, dries in under 90 minutes, shakes off over 90% of sand, and serves as both towel and change cover-up.
- Washing
- Cold water wash and low heat dry preserve shape and softness.
- Terry material type
- The poncho uses polyester terry rather than thick cotton terry, and its hydrophobic core lets it dry 2–3 times faster than cotton terry of equivalent weight.
Product record
- Title
- Olinda Tropical Terry Poncho
- Brand
- Slowtide
- Price
- 90 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 5 sourcesUses
Drying off at the beach or pool
Throw on this poncho to dry off after a swim, whether you're at the beach or pool. Slowtide describes the terry fabric as highly absorbent, soaking up four times its weight in water, and quick-drying so it's ready to go again. Its sand-resistant fabric also packs down small, making it easy to bring along for the day.[1,2]
Changing cover-up by the water
This terry poncho is intended for changing, letting you slip in and out of swimwear with coverage at the beach or pool. Per the merchant, it also doubles for drying and chilling after a swim.[2]
Lounging in comfort after a swim
This terry poncho is made for relaxing, with the merchant describing it as suitable for changing, drying and chilling. Its tropical print and terry fabric make it an easy layer to slip on poolside or at the beach while you unwind.[2]
A packable cover-up for travel
The Olinda Tropical Terry Poncho packs down small, so it's easy to toss in a bag for trips. Slowtide describes the fabric as sand-resistant and quick-drying, suited to travel and beach use.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Olinda Tropical Terry Poncho: Choose this if you want one poncho for changing, drying off, and relaxing at the beach or pool: its polyester terry cloth is lightweight and highly absorbent (the brand reports it soaks up 4 times its weight in water), quick-drying, and sand-resistant so sand shakes off easily, and it packs down small for travel. The loose A-line design with an adjustable drawstring hood, half-length snap buttons, and a snap-button kangaroo pocket makes changing easier, while Global Recycled Standard and Oeko-Tex certified fabric made from 100% post-consumer waste (primarily recycled plastic bottles) suits eco-minded shoppers. Note that this listing covers the SML-MED size in a Patterned Black tropical floral print, so check the fit before buying.[1,2,3] | Rainbow Stripe Light Terry Poncho: Choose this if you want a light, soft cotton terry poncho for beach or swim changing, with a loose, knee-length silhouette, adjustable drawstring hood, half-length snap-front placket, and a snap-button kangaroo pocket. It suits shoppers who like a striped design in pastel shades on a cream ground (Patterned Ecru) and value the OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certification for freedom from harmful substances. Note that the listed variant comes only in size SML-MED, so it may not work if you need other sizes.[4,5] |
Image Analysis
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Product
Front-facing short-sleeve terry poncho with a hood, pullover front placket with snap buttons, large front kangaroo pocket, and an allover large-scale floral print featuring light cream flowers with brown outlines on a dark background. A small square sewn logo patch is visible on the chest.
- Overall shapeLoose A-line poncho silhouette with short, wide sleeves and a hem that falls straight across; garment is displayed flat with the front facing viewer.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.06 · w 0.74 · h 0.87 (high) - Hood constructionAttached hood with a visible folded collar area; hood seam and inner hood facing are visible at top center.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Front placket and fastenersShort vertical front placket with three visible snap buttons down the chest area.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.18 · w 0.14 · h 0.20 (high) - Kangaroo pocketLarge front kangaroo pocket with visible top opening across lower-mid front; pocket blends into the print but pocket seam lines are visible.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.52 · w 0.46 · h 0.22 (high) - Side snap closuresSmall snap closures visible at the sides of the garment near the pocket area, suggesting side openings or adjustable side seams.
2 regions
x 0.19 · y 0.56 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.71 · y 0.56 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (medium) - Allover printLarge-scale tropical floral print covering the entire visible surface: light cream flower shapes with brown outlines and leaf motifs on a dark solid background.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.16 · w 0.68 · h 0.72 (high) - Chest patchSmall square sewn patch on the left chest area with a simple white graphic above a short line of white text.
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.27 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Patch text“SLOWTIDE”
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.27 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Product shot on a light grey studio background with soft shadow below the hem; garment is centered and photographed flat with even diffuse lighting.
- Background and stagingNeutral light grey background with a faint drop shadow beneath the garment indicating it is slightly raised from the surface.
- Shot compositionCentered, front-facing product view with full garment visible and small margins to the image edges.
- Lighting and shadowEven diffuse studio lighting with a soft shadow cast directly below the garment and minimal specular highlights.
Colors
very dark charcoal· background fabric#141414warm cream· floral motifsmedium warm brown· print outlines and details- Overall shapeLoose A-line poncho silhouette with short, wide sleeves and a hem that falls straight across; garment is displayed flat with the front facing viewer.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Slowtide
Olinda Quick-Dry Poncho
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
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Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/surfing, r/onebagReddit users recommend Slowtide's towel-material (terry) items over microfiber, but note that the brand's products are expensive and customer service is poor.
Positive sentiment towards terry material products compared to microfiber, but negative feedback on pricing and customer service.
Themes
Use Cases
- Changing after water activities (surfing, swimming)
Watch Out For
Source Threads
Slowtide beach towel review
I have a Slow Tide towel, just used it at the beach this weekend. It’s definitely smaller than a regular beach towel but I really liked it. I would say it’s very expensive for what it is, just thinner, with the same texture and a regular bath towel. I’ll be taking it camping with me this next week.
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