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Anti-Sand Beach Blankets

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Say Goodbye to Gritty Grains with the Sandless Beach Mat

— July 22, 2011 — Unique
The Sandless Beach Mat is an amazing invention that is guaranteed to make your beach bathing afternoons "out-sanding."

Believe it or not, the Sandless Beach Mat is a product that was born out of military experimentation. Military forces needed a helicopter landing pad that wouldn't get clogged up with sand and dirt when the wind-blowing vehicles landed. They developed woven polyurethane, a fabric that instantly filters sand and pushes it beneath it when it gets dirty.

The Sandless Beach Mat is a smaller and comfier version of this helicopter landing pad. As soon as specks of sand land on the towel, they are engulfed by the fabric, and emitted beneath the mat.

Implications - Consumers living in urban areas live very fast-paced lifestyles and find little time for relaxation. When they do find a bit of spare time, they seek products that will maximize their comfort and relaxation.
Trend Themes
1. Comfort and Relaxation - Developing innovative products that maximize comfort and relaxation for consumers living in fast-paced urban areas.
2. Urban Lifestyle - Adapting products to meet the needs and demands of consumers living busy urban lifestyles.
3. Technological Adaptation - Utilizing military inventions and technologies to create consumer-friendly products for everyday use.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Recreation - Incorporating sandless technology in outdoor recreational products like beach blankets and mats to enhance the beach experience for individuals and families.
2. Travel and Tourism - Integrating sandless and compact beach accessories into the travel industry to cater to tourists' needs for convenience and comfort during beach vacations.
3. Military Applications - Exploring the potential of military inventions and technologies for civilian use, specifically in developing sandless solutions for various industries like construction and transportation.
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