Slowtide
Rainbow Stripe Light Terry Poncho
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CA$100.00CAD
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The Slowtide Rainbow Stripe Light Terry Poncho is a knee-length, hooded cotton terry poncho with vertical rainbow stripes and a loose, straight fit. It features half-length snap buttons, an adjustable drawstring hood, and a snap-button kangaroo pocket, making it suitable for changing, drying, and lounging. Certified OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100, this poncho is made from soft, cool cotton terry cloth.
- Material
- cotton terry
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Color
Patterned Ecru
Size
SML-MED
Specifications
Soft and cool cotton terry poncho with rainbow stripes, half-length snap buttons, adjustable drawstring hood, and snap-button kangaroo pocket.
Soft cotton terry cloth, OEKO-TEX certified, half-length snap buttons, adjustable hood, kangaroo pocket, straight loose fit
- Material
- cotton terry
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit
- Occasion
- vacation, beach-day
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Additional Attributes
- Californian brand Slowtide at Simons
- For changing, drying and chilling
- Soft and cool cotton terry cloth
- Certified free of harmful substances by OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100
- Half-length snap buttons
- Adjustable drawstring hood
- Snap-button kangaroo pocket
- Straight, loose fit
Product Insights
The Slowtide Rainbow Stripe Light Terry Poncho is a lightweight 100% cotton terry poncho that absorbs up to 27× its weight, providing insulating warmth after cold-water sessions, and is OEKO-TEX certified against over 1,000 harmful substances for safe skin contact. Its half snap placket, kangaroo pocket, and drawstring hood enable discreet changing without full cold exposure, but the looped terry pile traps sand more than microfiber weaves, requiring vigorous shaking to remove. It carves a middle ground between ultraportable microfibers and full-weight Turkish terry robes, with machine washability on cold gentle cycle and low heat drying to prevent shrinking.
Verified claims
- Lab testing
- OEKO-TEX certified: over 1,000 substances tested, annual re-testing.
- Absorbency
- Cotton terry absorbs up to 27× its weight for drying after swimming.
- Warmth
- Cotton terry provides insulating warmth after cold-water sessions.
- Sand trapping
- Looped terry pile traps sand more than microfiber weaves.
- Safety certification
- OEKO-TEX certified for over 1,000 harmful substances.
- Performance
- The Slowtide Light Terry carves a middle ground between ultraportable microfibers and full-weight Turkish terry robes.
- Design functionality
- Half snap placket, kangaroo pocket, and drawstring hood enable discreet changing beyond a basic hooded towel.
- Design utility
- Snap placket, hood, and pocket are functional for discreet changing under the poncho.
- Cotton terry
- Lightweight 100% cotton terry for quick drying and post-swim warmth.
- Skin safety
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified, free of over 1,000 harmful substances for safe contact with wet skin.
- Sand retention
- Sand trapped in loops must be shaken out vigorously.
- Washability
- Machine washable; cold gentle cycle and low heat dry remove sand.
- Changing ease
- Snap buttons and hood allow changing without full cold exposure.
- Care
- Machine wash cold on gentle; tumble dry low or air dry to prevent shrinking and pilling.
Product record
- Title
- Rainbow Stripe Light Terry Poncho
- Brand
- Slowtide
- Price
- 100 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
What OEKO-TEX certification means for a beach poncho
- The standard's test criteria encompass U.S., EU, and international chemical regulations like CPSIA lead limits and REACH, so the poncho's safety claims are legally grounded across major markets.
- Slowtide publicly states that all its products exceed OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 requirements, which means this poncho meets higher internal benchmarks for allergenic safety and environmental impact beyond baseline certification.
- The OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certification requires testing every component of the poncho—fabric, threads, snap buttons, drawcord—against a list of over 1,000 harmful substances such as banned azo dyes, formaldehyde, PFAS, and heavy metals, so the garment is free from skin irritants even when damp from swim use.
- OEKO-TEX Product Class II for direct skin-contact textiles applies to this poncho, imposing stricter human-ecology criteria than for garments worn away from the skin—critical for a cover-up meant to drape over bare, wet skin post-swim.
- OEKO-TEX also screens for chemicals that pose environmental risks during production, not just those affecting the wearer, aligning the poncho with cleaner manufacturing chemistry.
- OEKO-TEX issues certificates valid for one year, backed by an on-site factory quality audit and laboratory testing at each renewal, making the certification an active manufacturing standard rather than a one-time pass.
Cotton terry vs. microfiber: which material works best
- Quality cotton terry can absorb up to 25–27 times its own weight in water, whereas microfiber typically soaks up about 7× — so this poncho draws more moisture off your skin per pass, leaving you noticeably drier before you even need a separate towel.
- The raised terry loops that give this poncho its plush, towel-like feel also tend to trap sand more than a microfiber weave — so expect to give it a vigorous shake after a sandy beach session, but the trade-off is the absorbent, comforting fabric that feels like your favorite bath towel.
- Every Slowtide poncho is tested to the OEKO-TEX Standard 100, meaning it has been verified free of harmful chemicals and allergens — a critical detail for any fabric that sits against post-surf skin, especially when worn for extended lounging after saltwater exposure.
- Cotton’s heavier, softer, and warmer nature makes it the better companion for cold-water surfers than the lightweight, quick-drying microfiber commonly found in travel ponchos — it delivers that cozy post-session hug that helps regulate body temperature while you peel off a wetsuit in windy conditions.
- Slowtide created its first Changing Poncho with the express goal of making public changing more private and convenient — the half-length snap placket, drawstring hood, and kangaroo pocket on this Light Terry edition are direct descendants of that original utility-first approach, not features grafted onto a towel.
How this poncho stacks up against similar-priced options
- The COR Surf Poncho is a featherweight 0.9 lb microfiber robe that prioritizes dry-time and portability at the expense of plushness; next to it, the Slowtide Light Terry’s cotton terry construction brings significantly more substance — you’re buying actual towel-grade absorbency rather than a synthetic fabric that mops but doesn’t dry you off as thoroughly.
- Caught between the ultra-packable microfibers and the full-weight Turkish terry robes, the Slowtide Light Terry carves its own niche: a cotton terry poncho that deliberately stays under the radar on thickness to keep things light without abandoning the looped pile that actually dries your skin — the best analog is a beach towel that happens to be a poncho, rather than a technical garment.
- The NIXY Everest uses a 500 GSM Turkish terry that is thicker and more absorbent than the Slowtide Light Terry, trading packability for towel-like heft; where the Slowtide invests its engineering in a lighter build that still wicks moisture effectively, the NIXY prioritizes a fuller, fluffier ply closer to a bath towel — making it a better cold-weather changing partner while the Slowtide excels in summer.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a knee-length hooded terry poncho with vertical multicolor stripes, short sleeves, a snap-front placket, drawstring hood, large front kangaroo pocket, and a small brown patch on the chest.
- Overall silhouetteLoose, knee-length pullover poncho with dropped short sleeves and straight hem falling to just above the knees.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.84 (high) - Fabric surfaceLight terry cloth texture visible on the garment surface with a soft, slightly napped appearance.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.62 · h 0.56 (medium) - Base color and stripesCream or off-white base with regularly spaced vertical stripes in pastel hues running from hood to hem.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.62 · h 0.76 (high) - Stripe colorsVisible stripe colors include a light blue, muted orange, and pale yellow; stripes are narrow and evenly spaced.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.18 · w 0.46 · h 0.64 (high) - Hood and drawstringAttached hood with a braided black-and-white drawstring threaded through metal eyelets and knotted ends with metal aglets.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.04 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high) - Snap-front placketPartial front placket with visible dark snaps along the chest center, opening to a V-neck shape.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - Kangaroo pocketLarge front kangaroo-style pocket with top openings on both sides; left pocket top shows a visible dark snap detail.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.42 · w 0.44 · h 0.28 (high) - Chest patchSmall rectangular brown patch on the left chest area sewn onto the fabric; surface appears slightly textured like faux leather.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.19 · w 0.07 · h 0.05 (high)
Other
Studio front-facing model shot on a neutral background with soft, even lighting and subtle shadow to the right; full body visible and image centered on the garment.
- Model and poseFemale model standing barefoot, facing forward with one hand in the pocket and the other relaxed at the side.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.02 · w 0.72 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingPlain off-white to light beige seamless background with soft, diffused lighting and a faint shadow cast to the model's right.
- Image framingCentered vertical composition showing the model from head to toes with the full garment visible; even margins around subject.
Colors
cream· main bodylight blue· vertical stripesmuted orange· vertical stripes#C2B39Dpale yellow· vertical stripes#C1B5A4tan brown· chest patch#8D6A4D- Overall silhouetteLoose, knee-length pullover poncho with dropped short sleeves and straight hem falling to just above the knees.
- 02
Product
Close-up of the poncho's upper front showing hood, snap-button placket, drawcords with aglets, vertical multi-color stripes on a light cream terry fabric, and a stitched leather logo patch reading 'SLOWTIDE'.
- Hood interior and collarHood with folded collar area visible; hood interior shows same cream fabric and stripe pattern continuing into the hood rim.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.42 · h 0.24 (high) - Snap-button placketAngled front placket with three visible round dark metal snap buttons set into a reinforced cream fabric strip.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.35 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high) - Drawcords and agletsTwo black drawcords with white fleck pattern, each ending in cylindrical metal aglets; one cord is knotted near the tip.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.45 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.63 · y 0.40 · w 0.28 · h 0.32 (high) - Terry fabric textureSoft looped terry-like knit visible on the cream background with a slightly napped surface.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.52 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Vertical rainbow stripesNarrow vertical stripes spaced across the cream fabric in repeating pastel shades (peach/pink, yellow, green, muted blue).
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.48 · w 0.90 · h 0.48 (high) - Leather hex patch with logo textBrown stitched hexagonal leather patch on left chest area with a wavy logo above and the word SLOWTIDE printed beneath the logo.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.51 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (high) - Patch text“SLOWTIDE”
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.56 · w 0.08 · h 0.04 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing model from shoulders to head against a neutral light background; soft, even lighting with gentle shadows; image is framed as a close-up detail shot of upper garment.
- Model pose and framingModel shown from upper chest to just above head, facing left in three-quarter profile; garment occupies lower and central image area while face occupies upper-left.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.96 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral off-white backdrop with soft, diffused lighting that produces subtle highlights on skin and fabric and minimal hard shadows.
- Image cropClose-up crop that intentionally excludes most of the garment body and lower sleeves; right side of head and part of right shoulder are in frame while left shoulder is partially visible.
Colors
light cream· base fabric#BBB5ABmuted sage green· stripe - muted greenpastel yellow· stripe - yellow#C3B39Bsoft peach· stripe - peach/pink#C2B39Bmuted powder blue· stripe - muted blueblack with white fleck· drawcordswarm brown leather· leather patch#8D6649dark gunmetal· snap buttons- Hood interior and collarHood with folded collar area visible; hood interior shows same cream fabric and stripe pattern continuing into the hood rim.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a knee-length hooded poncho with short dolman sleeves and narrow vertical multi-color stripes on a light cream background.
- Overall shapeStraight, knee-length loose tunic shape falling from the shoulders with a slightly dropped sleeve seam and a straight hem.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.08 · w 0.70 · h 0.84 (high) - Hood constructionAttached three-panel hood centered on the back neckline with a visible seam down its center and a relaxed, unstructured profile.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high) - SleevesShort, wide dolman-style sleeves that extend from the shoulder with a turned hem visible at the sleeve edge.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.12 · w 0.33 · h 0.22 (high) - Side slitSmall side slit at the lower hem on the right side (viewer left) with a reinforced hem edge.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.74 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric surfaceSoft woven or terry-like surface with subtle texture visible in close areas of the fabric; texture most visible near hem and sleeve edges.Partial
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.66 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (medium) - Stripe patternEvenly spaced narrow vertical stripes running full length of the garment in a repeating palette of pale teal, muted orange, and light yellow on a cream ground.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.10 · w 0.50 · h 0.80 (high)
Other
Studio rear-facing shot showing a barefoot model wearing the poncho against a neutral wall, with soft directional lighting producing gentle shadows on the background.
- View and compositionRear view of the garment on a standing model, centered in frame; image crops at the feet and above the head with the model facing slightly left.
- BackgroundSmooth neutral beige wall and floor meeting at a visible floor line, creating a studio set with minimal texture.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting from the left producing a faint shadow cast to the right on the wall behind the model.
- Model presenceBare legs and feet of a model visible; right arm relaxed at side with fingers visible near the hip.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.62 · w 0.40 · h 0.32 (high)
Colors
cream· body backgroundpale teal· vertical stripes - tealmuted orange· vertical stripes - orangepale yellow· vertical stripes - yellow- Overall shapeStraight, knee-length loose tunic shape falling from the shoulders with a slightly dropped sleeve seam and a straight hem.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
1 total5
1 reviews · out of 5
Très confo
★★★★★Reney C.
agréable à porter
Q&A
3 answered- Can I easily change clothes underneath this poncho using the half-length snap buttons, or is it designed more as a cover-up after changing?
- Yes, the half-length snap buttons are designed to make it easy to change clothes underneath. The product is described as 'For changing, drying and chilling!' so using it as a changing robe is exactly its intended purpose.
- Is the poncho machine washable, and what is the recommended care to prevent shrinking or pilling of the cotton terry fabric?
- The poncho is machine washable. To prevent shrinking or pilling of the cotton terry, we recommend washing in cold water on a gentle cycle and tumble drying on low or air drying. These are standard care practices for cotton terry fabric.
- How thick and absorbent is the cotton terry material? Is it lightweight for packing or heavy like a thick towel, and will it effectively dry me off after swimming?
- The 'Light Terry' material is designed to be lightweight and packable while still being absorbent. It is not as thick as a heavy towel, but the cotton terry construction effectively wicks moisture for drying off after swimming. Reviewers often mention it's great for the beach or pool use.