Slowtide
Printed Terrycloth Tote
Printed Terrycloth Tote is a cotton tote bag from the Slowtide collection, covered in ultra-soft terrycloth with a brown and cream checkerboard pattern. It features grab or shoulder handles and a small inner patch pocket for storing small items. Suitable for everyday use as a casual carryall.
- Material
- Cotton fabric structure covered in ultra-soft terrycloth
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Shopping Totes
Color
Size
Specifications
Ultra-soft cotton terrycloth tote with grab and shoulder handles, and a small inner patch pocket.
Terrycloth construction, Dual handle options (grab and shoulder), Small inner patch pocket
- Material
- Cotton fabric structure covered in ultra-soft terrycloth
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Shopping Totes
Additional Attributes
- grab handles
- shoulder handles
- small inner patch pocket
Product Insights
From Slowtide, a California surf brand, the Printed Terrycloth Tote (80 CAD, in stock) features a Cabana stripe pattern that fades to a vintage look with washing and beach use. The 100% cotton terrycloth absorbs moisture from wet items but becomes heavier when saturated, and sand traps deeply in the loops, requiring a towel to dislodge. Care includes cold machine washing with mild detergent after each beach trip and air-drying in sunlight to prevent salt and chlorine buildup. The pattern is printed with soft irregular edges, and the Patterned Brown option is the Clay colorway, a neutral tan stripe. The tradeoff between effective water absorption and sand retention, balanced by authentic surf heritage, defines this tote.
Verified claims
- Water absorption
- 100% cotton terrycloth absorbs moisture from wet items but becomes heavier when wet.
- Care
- Air-dry in sunlight after use; machine wash cold with mild detergent.
- Sand management
- Sand traps deeply in terry loops and requires a towel to dislodge.
- Water handling
- Terrycloth wicks moisture from wet items but becomes heavy when saturated.
- Style and brand
- Cabana stripes fade gently over time, consistent with the brand's surf heritage.
- Washing
- Cold machine wash with mild detergent after each beach trip prevents salt and chlorine buildup.
- Brand heritage
- From Slowtide, a California surf towel brand with a Cabana beach collection.
- Pattern
- Printed terrycloth pattern develops a gentle vintage fade over time.
- Material behavior
- Cotton terrycloth absorbs water and sand, becoming heavier when wet.
- Collection
- The Cabana stripe is a recurring summer motif from Slowtide's California surf brand.
- Colorway
- The Patterned Brown option corresponds to Slowtide's Clay color, a neutral tan stripe.
- Printing
- Pattern printed onto terrycloth gives soft, irregular edges and tactile depth.
- Fade
- Pattern fades with washing and beach use to a softer vintage look.
- Origin
- Slowtide's California surf culture gives the Clay tote authenticity as a beach accessory
Product record
- Title
- Printed Terrycloth Tote
- Brand
- Slowtide
- Price
- 80 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Handling water, sand, and drying at the beach
- The cotton terrycloth actively wicks moisture from wet swimsuits or towels into its fibers rather than letting water pool at the bottom of the bag, so your dry belongings won’t end up sitting in a puddle even if the bag feels damp to the touch.
- The plush looped pile that gives this tote its ultra-soft feel also acts like a magnet for dry sand, with grains lodging deep between the loops where a casual shake won’t dislodge them — so a spot on a chair or towel is the simplest way to keep the interior sand-free.
- Rinsing out saltwater or chlorine with a cold machine wash and mild detergent — as the brand recommends — clears out the mineral residues that can make terrycloth stiff and scratchy over repeated uses.
- Cotton terrycloth can take hours to dry because the loops hold moisture, so a post-beach hang in direct sun with good airflow is the fastest way to restore its featherweight feel and stop mildew from taking hold.
How it compares to other terrycloth totes
- Slowtide’s origin as a California-based toweling brand roots this tote in an authentic beach lifestyle rather than fashion runway, which can matter to a buyer seeking a purpose-built accessory that carries the design cues of surf community utility instead of a trend-driven label piece.
The pattern design and its origin
- The tote belongs to Slowtide's Cabana collection, defined by a bold, wide beach stripe that recurs across their towels and accessories each summer—a perennial motif that signals a casual, resort-ready style and ensures availability beyond a single season.
- Instead of yarn-dyed, the stripes are printed onto the terrycloth surface, giving the color breaks a soft, painterly edge that adds texture and will evolve with a gentle vintage fade over time—leaning into the lived-in beach aesthetic.
- Simons' 'Patterned Brown' aligns with Slowtide's own 'Clay', a warm, earthy tan-stripe with a sun-baked look that acts as a versatile neutral against summer whites and linens.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front-facing rectangular terrycloth tote with a two-color checkerboard pattern, two short top handles, and a small sewn rectangular label centered near the top edge.
- Overall shapeRectangular upright tote bag with a flat base that sits squarely; top edge is straight and slightly rolled, bag appears empty or lightly filled so sides are mostly flat.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.88 · h 0.76 (high) - HandlesTwo short looped top handles made from the same terrycloth material and checkerboard pattern as the body; handles are attached symmetrically to the inside of the top edge and extend upward in a rounded arc.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.33 (high) - Surface materialTerrycloth looped pile texture visible across the entire exterior, producing a soft, slightly fuzzy surface appearance.
- PatternRegular checkerboard grid of square tiles covering the entire visible exterior in alternating warm medium brown and off-white squares; squares are uniform in size and aligned in rows and columns.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.88 · h 0.76 (high) - Seams and constructionTop-stitched seams visible at top edge and where handles join the bag; side edges show vertical seam lines with slight folding at the base corners.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.88 · h 0.76 (medium) - Brand labelSmall rectangular sewn label centered near the top front of the bag with a minimal logo above the brand name.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.24 · w 0.16 · h 0.07 (high) - Label text“SLOWTIDE”
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.25 · w 0.09 · h 0.04 (high) - Label logoTwo small stylized wave shapes above the text on the label (logo appears as two curved marks).
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.24 · w 0.12 · h 0.03 (high)
Other
Studio product shot centered on a light neutral background with soft shadow below the bag and even frontal lighting.
- BackgroundEven pale gray background filling the frame with no props or additional objects.
- ShadowSoft diffuse shadow directly beneath the bag toward the bottom edge of the image indicating frontal overhead lighting.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.82 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (medium) - Shot compositionBag is centered and photographed straight-on showing the front panel, with slight perspective making top edge visible; image is well cropped so whole bag and handles are fully visible.
Colors
warm medium brown· brown checker squaresoff-white· off-white checker squares#CDC5BAcream white· label background#EEEEEE- Overall shapeRectangular upright tote bag with a flat base that sits squarely; top edge is straight and slightly rolled, bag appears empty or lightly filled so sides are mostly flat.
- 02
Product
Terrycloth tote with a rectangular tall body, padded double top handles, and an all-over brown and cream checkerboard terry texture; a small white rectangular label is sewn near the top edge on the visible face.
- Overall shapeUpright rectangular tote with a tall, boxy profile and a squared base visible at the bottom front corner.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.13 · w 0.78 · h 0.78 (high) - HandlesTwo padded loop handles made from the same terry material, attached at the top edge and rising above the bag; handles are thick and rectangular in cross-section.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (high) - Surface materialDense terry cloth (looped towel texture) visible across the entire exterior, with loops creating a soft, slightly fuzzy surface.
- PatternAll-over checkerboard pattern of alternating square blocks in brown and cream covering the body and handles; squares are slightly irregular due to the terry pile.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.13 · w 0.78 · h 0.78 (high) - Top edge constructionFolded and stitched top rim with visible seam where handles are reinforced into the top edge.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.56 · h 0.12 (high) - LabelSmall rectangular white fabric label sewn onto the upper right face of the bag showing a small black graphic mark and tiny printed text; the graphic is visible but the text is too small to read at this resolution.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.22 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light gray seamless background with soft shadow beneath the bag; three-quarter side-right perspective showing front and right side of the tote.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter view from the front-right, bag centered vertically with handles reaching toward the top of the frame.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background with no visible props or packaging.
- Lighting and shadowEven soft studio lighting producing a faint shadow under and to the left of the bag and gentle highlights on the raised terry loops.
Colors
warm medium brown· checkerboard brown squarescream· checkerboard cream squares#CCC5BAblack· label graphic- Overall shapeUpright rectangular tote with a tall, boxy profile and a squared base visible at the bottom front corner.
- 03
Product
Close-up of a terrycloth tote showing a brown-and-cream checkerboard exterior, terry loop texture, stitched top rim and handles, a sewn interior canvas pocket, and a sewn white label with legible brand text.
- Checkerboard exteriorExterior fabric shows a repeating two-color checkerboard pattern of squared tiles in a looped terrycloth texture.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.52 · w 0.96 · h 0.46 (high) - Terrycloth textureSurface of the exterior squares is looped terrycloth with visible pile and small yarn loops, giving a soft, raised texture.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.52 · w 0.50 · h 0.34 (high) - Top rim constructionTop rim is bound with the same checkerboard terrycloth fabric folded over the bag edge and stitched to the interior, with visible stitching along the inner edge.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.08 · w 0.88 · h 0.18 (high) - HandlesTwo handles made from the same checkerboard terrycloth fabric are visible entering the frame from the top and right, with folded and stitched edges.
2 regions
x 0.56 · y 0.00 · w 0.32 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (medium) - Interior pocketInterior features a single flat pocket made from a smooth, plain canvas-like fabric sewn to the inner wall with a visible top hem and a horizontal seam across the pocket opening.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.46 (high) - Sewn brand labelSmall white rectangular sewn label attached to the interior rim, showing printed brand text.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.60 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high) - Brand text on label“SLOWTIDE”
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.61 · w 0.14 · h 0.07 (high)
Other
Studio-style close-up crop of the tote interior with neutral light gray background and even soft lighting; image is tightly framed and sharply focused on fabrics.
- Shot compositionTight close-up crop focusing on the bag opening and interior pocket, with top of handles and part of the exterior filling the frame.
- Background and lightingBackground is a uniform light gray with soft, diffuse lighting that produces minimal shadows and even exposure across the fabric surfaces.
- Image qualitySharp focus on fabric textures and stitching; no visible motion blur or significant noise.
Colors
warm medium brown· exterior brown squares#AC9A84cream· exterior cream squareslight beige· interior pocket fabric#E1C6A3white· sewn label- Checkerboard exteriorExterior fabric shows a repeating two-color checkerboard pattern of squared tiles in a looped terrycloth texture.
Documents & Data
Q&A
1 answered- Is the terrycloth water-resistant or does it absorb water quickly, making it heavy when wet?
- The tote is made of cotton terrycloth, which is a highly absorbent material. It is not water-resistant and will absorb water, becoming heavier when wet.