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Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Kinetic Stretchable Polymer Play Sand Lets You Bring the Beach Indoors

— August 26, 2013 — Unique
Going to the beach is one of the most highly anticipated activities in the summer, and even when the temperature drops, you can bring the fun indoors with play sand.

Made with sand and a polymer, this creation is shapeable and it doesn't leave a mess. This kinetic stretchable polymer enables the sand to be transformed into many different shapes and sizes, and it has a texture similar to a slow moving liquid.

The aesthetic looks exactly like real sand, except you don't get little pieces stuck in your clothes. This play sand makes it incredibly easy to bring the beach into your own living room. Kids will love this because it is a fun and exciting way to build shapes, and since it does look like sand, they will always feel like it's the summer.
Trend Themes
1. Shapeable Play Sand - The development of shapeable play sand using kinetic stretchable polymer creates opportunities for innovative indoor play experiences.
2. Mess-free Play Materials - The use of polymer-based play sand provides a clean and mess-free alternative for indoor play, paving the way for new materials in the toy and entertainment industry.
3. Immersive Indoor Experiences - The introduction of play sand that mimics the beach experience indoors opens up avenues for the development of immersive indoor attractions and play centers.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - The toy manufacturing industry can explore the incorporation of kinetic stretchable polymer play sand to create unique and interactive toys.
2. Indoor Entertainment - Indoor entertainment venues, such as play centers and family entertainment complexes, can leverage shapeable play sand to enhance their offerings and attract more visitors.
3. Home Decor - The home decor industry can experiment with the use of shapeable play sand to create sensory and tactile elements for interior design, adding a touch of novelty to living spaces.
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