The Original Poncho Towel is Vivida’s classic, award-winning and more feature-rich changing poncho, designed with a roomy T-shape cut, longer sleeve coverage, easy-access changing sleeves, reinforced hem splits, a large kangaroo pocket and a secret valuables pocket concealed inside. With more fabric, a more draped silhouette and greater coverage, it offers Vivida’s most considered poncho towel experience for changing, drying off and feeling cosy after the water.
The Essential Poncho Towel has a simpler, more streamlined shape, with a shorter drop-shoulder sleeve and tapered V-shape. It is a little less bulky than the Original, with a roomy kangaroo pocket and an easy-going fit for beach days, pool trips, travel and post-water comfort.
Choose the Original if you want Vivida’s most feature-rich poncho towel, with maximum fabric, coverage, changing space, wind protection and thoughtful hidden details. Choose the Essential if you prefer a simpler, softer and more streamlined organic cotton changing poncho at a more accessible price point.
Yes. It is designed with a roomy T-shape cut, absorbent organic cotton towelling and generous coverage, making it especially useful for changing in and out of swimwear or wetsuits after surf sessions.
The best poncho towels are absorbent, comfortable, generously cut, easy to change under, soft against the skin and practical around water. Vivida’s Original Poncho Towel is designed around these needs, with 400 gsm organic cotton towelling, a hood, large kangaroo pocket and hidden valuables pouch.
Yes. The Vivida Original Poncho Towel is well suited to wild swimming, cold-water dips, beach swims, lake swims and pool sessions. It helps you change privately, towel down comfortably and warm up after getting out of the water.
It is both: a wearable towel and a changing poncho towel robe. It is designed to help you dry off and get changed after swimming, surfing, paddleboarding, sauna, beach days or watersports.
A poncho towel is a soft towelling robe designed to help you dry off and change outdoors. It is lighter, more breathable and easier to pack than an insulated waterproof changing robe, making it ideal for beaches, pools, holidays, camping, surfing and warmer wild swims.
A waterproof changing robe is warmer, more weather-protective and better for colder, windier or rainier conditions.
The Vivida Original Poncho Towel is best when you want softness, absorbency, easy changing and travel-friendly comfort after the water.
A towelling poncho is usually best for beach days, pool trips, surfing, holidays and warmer wild swims because it is soft, absorbent, breathable and easy to change in outdoors. The Vivida Original Poncho Towel is made from substantial 400 gsm organic cotton towelling, giving it a premium, cosy feel while still being easier to pack than an insulated waterproof changing robe.
A waterproof changing robe is better for cold water swimming, winter dips, wind, rain and longer time outdoors because it offers more warmth and weather protection.
Choose the Vivida Original Poncho Towel when you want a soft organic cotton beach changing robe that helps you dry off and change comfortably, with moderate warmth. Choose a Vivida Sherpa or Puffer Changing Robe when you need more warmth, wind protection and all-weather comfort.
Dry Quickly
Plush 400 gsm organic cotton towelling feels soft, substantial and naturally absorbent after every swim, surf or shower.
Change Anywhere
A shorter drop-shoulder sleeve and tapered V-shape give you room to change comfortably on the go.
Ready for Adventure
Perfect for wild swimming, cold plunges, surfing, kitesurfing, wakeboarding, the beach, pool, sailing, camping, holidays and more.
Move Freely
Reinforced hem splits and dropped-shoulder short sleeves give you a better range of movement for two-handed changing, walking, running or even dancing.
Stash Essentials
Keep your phone, keys, wallet or changing essentials close at hand in the roomy front kangaroo pocket.
Easy to Pack
Easy to bring along — doubling as a cosy layer, beach blanket or pillow on road trips, flights and post-water adventures. Effortlessly versatile.
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