Is this poncho towel good for wild swimming?

Yes. The Vivida Original Poncho Towel is well suited to wild swimming, lake swims, beach swims, pool sessions, sauna rituals and cold-water dips when you want to dry off, change privately and feel cosy after getting out of the water. Made from soft 400 gsm organic cotton towelling, it gives you absorbency, coverage and comfort without the bulk of a waterproof changing robe. It is part of Vivida’s wider product philosophy: functional design brought together with creativity, beauty, quality and purpose.

What is the best poncho towel for beach changing?

The best poncho towel for beach changing should give you privacy, absorbency, comfort and enough room to change underneath. Vivida’s Original Poncho Towel is designed with an oversized T-shape cut, soft 400 gsm organic cotton towelling, a hood, side openings for easier changing and generous coverage, making it ideal for changing at the beach after swimming, surfing or watersports.

Is the Vivida Original Poncho Towel made from organic cotton?

Yes. Vivida’s Original Poncho Towel is made from soft, absorbent 400 gsm organic cotton towelling. The fabric is designed to feel substantial, cosy and comfortable against the skin while helping you dry off naturally after swimming, surfing, beach days, sauna sessions and watersports.

Is this poncho towel suitable for men and women?

Yes. The Vivida Original Poncho Towel is a unisex changing poncho designed for men and women. Its oversized fit and roomy T-shape cut give space to change underneath, while the soft organic cotton towelling makes it comfortable for swimming, surfing, beach changing, camping, travel and life by the water.

Is this poncho towel good for kids and families?

Vivida poncho towels are well suited to families because they make drying off and changing by the water easier, warmer and more comfortable. The wearable towel design helps keep children and adults covered after swimming, beach days, surf lessons, pool sessions, camping trips and holidays. Vivida also offers different poncho towel styles and sizes depending on the range available.

Can I use a poncho towel after surfing, swimming, sauna or paddleboarding?

Yes. The Vivida Original Poncho Towel is designed for life around water, including surfing, swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, wild swimming, sauna, beach days, pool sessions, camping and travel. It helps you dry off, change more privately and feel cosy after getting out of the water.

Does the Vivida Original Poncho Towel have pockets?

Yes. The Vivida Original Poncho Towel includes a large kangaroo pocket for keeping hands warm or storing small essentials, plus a secret valuables pocket for items such as keys, cards, cash or a phone. These thoughtful details help make the poncho more practical for beach days, surf sessions and outdoor adventures.

Is the Vivida Original Poncho Towel easy to travel with?

Yes. A poncho towel is generally easier to travel with than an insulated waterproof changing robe because it is lighter, softer and more breathable. Vivida’s Original Poncho Towel is ideal for beach holidays, surf trips, van life, camping, lake days, pool sessions and summer adventures when you want one piece that works as a towel, cover-up and changing robe.

Can I personalise a Vivida poncho towel?

Yes. Selected Vivida poncho towels can be personalised with embroidered names, initials or a short message, making them a thoughtful gift for swimmers, surfers, beach lovers, families, children, friends and watersports enthusiasts. Personalised embroidery can turn a practical changing poncho into a more meaningful, one-of-a-kind gift.

Is a poncho towel a good gift for swimmers, surfers or beach lovers?

Yes. A poncho towel is a useful and thoughtful gift for swimmers, surfers, wild swimmers, beach lovers, paddleboarders, campers, sauna lovers and anyone who spends time by the water. Vivida’s Original Poncho Towel combines practical changing function with soft organic cotton, premium design details and ocean-inspired colourways, making it a gift that feels both useful and special.

What is the best poncho towel for changing out of a wetsuit?

The best poncho towel for changing out of a wetsuit should be roomy, absorbent and easy to move inside. Vivida’s Original Poncho Towel is designed with a generous T-shape cut, easy-access side openings and absorbent 400 gsm organic cotton towelling, giving you space and privacy to change after surfing, kitesurfing, paddleboarding, open-water swimming or other watersports.

Is the Vivida Original Poncho Towel warm?

The Vivida Original Poncho Towel is designed to help you dry off, get cosy and feel more comfortable after the water. Its soft 400 gsm organic cotton towelling gives a substantial, cosy feel, but it is not as warm or weather-protective as an insulated waterproof changing robe. For cold, windy or wet conditions, Vivida’s Sherpa and Puffer Changing Robes offer greater warmth and protection.

What activities is the Vivida Original Poncho Towel best for?

The Vivida Original Poncho Towel is best for surfing, swimming, wild swimming, paddleboarding, beach changing, pool sessions, sauna, camping, van life, travel, lake swims, surf trips and relaxed days by the water. It is designed to help you change anywhere, dry off and get cosy in soft organic cotton.

Lead_women Woman wearing Original Poncho Towel Changing Robe - Blossom Pink / Rhubarb Red

Lead_men - Man wearing a Vivida Original Adult Poncho Towel Changing Robe - Blossom Pink / Rhubarb Red. Sticker reads Women's Health's Best Towelling Changing Robe

Original Poncho Towel Changing Robe - Blossom Pink / Rhubarb Red

Lead_women2 - woman wearing a Vivida Original Adult Poncho Towel Changing Robe - Blossom Pink / Rhubarb Red. Sticker reads Women's Health's Best Towelling Changing Robe

Lead_men2 - Man wearing a Vivida Original Adult Poncho Towel Changing Robe - Blossom Pink / Rhubarb Red. Sticker reads Women's Health's Best Towelling Changing Robe

Original Poncho Towel Changing Robe - Blossom Pink / Rhubarb

Original Poncho Towel Changing Robe - Blossom Pink / Rhubarb Red

Q: Is this a changing robe or a towel?

It is both: a wearable towel and a changing poncho robe. The Vivida Original Poncho Towel is designed to help you dry off, stay covered and get changed after swimming, surfing, paddleboarding, sauna, beach days, camping or watersports. Unlike a normal towel, it can be worn over the body, giving you privacy and freedom to change outdoors more easily.

Q: What is the difference between a poncho towel and a changing robe?

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 suited to 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. For colder days, explore Vivida’s Sherpa and Puffer Changing Robes.

Q: Is a poncho towel better than a normal towel for swimming or surfing?

Yes. A poncho towel is more practical than a normal towel for swimming, surfing and beach days because it helps you dry off, stay covered and change in privacy. Unlike a standard towel, Vivida’s Original Poncho Towel is wearable, oversized and designed with room inside for changing, making it especially useful after surf sessions, wild swims, pool trips, beach days and watersports.

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Kangaroo pocket + secret valuables pocket

Get changed and dry off anywhere with the ultra-absorbent Vivida Original Poncho Towel Changing Robe in Blossom Pink / Rhubarb Red. This best-selling classic is designed for life by the water — cosy, comfortable and always ready for adventure.

Chosen as Women’s Health’s ‘Best Towelling Change Robe’, this unisex poncho towel features our classic T-shape cut, giving you plenty of room to change into and out of swimwear or wetsuits, and to towel yourself down in privacy and comfort wherever you are.

Crafted in India from soft, substantial 400 gsm organic cotton towelling, it feels gentle on skin, absorbs water quickly and brings a breathable, natural warmth after every swim, surf or shower. The large front kangaroo pocket keeps essentials close, within which there is a hidden concealed secret pocket which keeps your phone, keys, cards or cash safely tucked away.

Made for surfers, kitesurfers, wild swimmers, freediving, wakeboarders, beach lovers, triathletes, travellers and anyone drawn to life by the water. Whether you’re by the sea, lakeside, poolside or on the road, the Original Poncho helps you change freely, dry naturally and stay connected to the elements.

Since 2015, Vivida towel ponchos have blended thoughtful function, comfort, creativity & beauty — setting the standard with Vivida's iconic Original Poncho design. Often imitated but never duplicated, its distinctive shape and thoughtful details still set the standard today, more than 10 years on.

THOUGHTFUL FEATURES

280 gsm Quick-dry microfibre terry towelling: dries you 4x quicker than cotton
Ultra-absorbent: absorbs 7x its weight in water
Universally flattering with a roomy fit — see ‘size guide’ link above
Large front kangaroo pocket with secret valuables zip pocket
Full coverage towelling lined hood, with a woven cotton drawstring
Additional underarm sleeves, to facilitate two-handed changing and provide easy internal access. Lined to keep the breeze out.
Reinforced hem splits to facilitate running & movement
Easily packable
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Material Composition:

280 gsm - 85% Polyester 15% Polyamide
Designed in the UK. Made in China

Care:

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Machine wash cool, wash with similar colours
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Do not tumble dry
Do not iron
Do not dry clean
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Yes. The Vivida Original Poncho Towel is designed for surf, swim and beach changing, with a roomy T-shape cut, generous coverage and absorbent 400 gsm organic cotton towelling to help you dry off and change comfortably after time in the water.

Since 2015, Vivida’s Original Poncho Towel has helped set the standard for premium changing ponchos, with thoughtful details including a large kangaroo pocket, secret valuables pocket, easy-access side openings for two-handed changing, reinforced hem splits for movement and a soft, substantial feel made for real life by the water.

It is part of Vivida’s wider product philosophy: functional design with creativity, beauty, quality and purpose. Discover more about Vivida’s product approach.

Read more about Vivida’s Original Poncho Towel Changing Robe design and how it was created for changing outdoors after surf, swim and watersports sessions.

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 iss 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 suited to 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. For colder days, explore Vivida’s Sherpa and Puffer Changing Robes.

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.

Yes. A poncho towel helps you dry off, stay covered and change in privacy after swimming, surfing or beach days. Unlike a standard towel, Vivida’s Original Poncho Towel is wearable, oversized and designed with room inside for changing.

A good poncho towel should be absorbent, soft, generously cut, comfortable against the skin, easy to change under 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, secret valuables pocket, easy-access side openings for two-handed changing, reinforced hem splits for movement and a substantial premium feel.

The Original Poncho Towel is available in a range of earthy, ocean-inspired colourways. Explore all Vivida poncho towels to find your favourite colour and style for your next swim, surf, beach day or adventure.

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Dry Quickly

Soft & absorbent microfibre terry towelling dries 4x faster than cotton and absorbs 7x its weight in water.

Change Anywhere

Create your own private changing room outdoors and keep your modesty at all times, without worrying about dropping your towel.

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.