# Eco Towel in a Tin Lightload Compressed Beach Towel By Bianca | Published 2008-01-31 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-towel-tin-lightload-compressed-beach-towel References: [ultralighttowels](http://ultralighttowels.com/) Have you ever found yourself going for a drive on a sunny day when the sudden urge to hit the beach strikes you? Or you've picked up your lunch and driven to a small park and wished you had a blanket to picnic on? Then let me introduce you to your new [purse must-have](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-bags-for-essentials), the Lightload compressed beach towel. It's essentially a towel that's been jam-packed into a tin can. The only kicker is that once it's out, it's out forever. At $6.50 though, it's worth it for a day of fun in the sun! After all, isn't that how much you'd spend on a single mojito back home? Low price considered, it's also great for those jetting off to [sunny destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-swim-shady). Rather than lugging a [big towel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everlayer-1) there and back, you can just take the little tin over, and leave the unfurled towel there when you fly back. Hey, I'm not one to litter -- I wouldn't recommend leaving something behind if it weren't eco-friendly; the towels are biodegradable! Save the suitcase space for that bottle of spiced rum or those obligatory sea shell necklaces you just had to buy all your friends. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Compressed Towels in Convenient Packaging:** The convenience and space-saving benefits of compressed towels in portable and recyclable packaging present opportunities for eco-friendly outdoor companies and beach resorts looking to enhance guest experiences. - **Biodegradable Products:** The eco-friendly and biodegradable nature of the Lightload compressed beach towels cater to the growing demand for environmentally safe products, providing an opportunity for sustainable companies to thrive. - **Affordable Outdoor Accessories:** The low cost of Lightload compressed beach towels opens up opportunities for affordable outdoor recreation funding for budget-conscious customers in the hospitality, tourism, and retail sectors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Recreation and Hospitality:** The compact and convenient packaging of Lightload compressed towels could revolutionize the outdoor recreation and travel industry, particularly for backpackers, campers, beach-goers, and hotel/resort chains looking to improve customer satisfaction. - **Eco-friendly Retail:** The eco-friendly and recyclable nature of Lightload compressed beach towels presents opportunities for eco-conscious retailers to expand and diversify their product offerings and appeal to new customer segments. - **Sustainability and Waste Management:** The biodegradable nature of the Lightload compressed beach towels presents opportunities for companies in the sustainability and waste management sectors, looking to reduce landfill waste and promote environmental sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Traveler Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-travel-towel.md) - [Eco-Conscious Beach Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiveadrift.md) - [Expanding Towel Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expanding-towel.md) - [Fast-Drying Odor Control Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/packtowl.md) - [Premium Turkish Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everyday-towel.md) - [Beach Backpack Recliners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beach-backpack-recliner.md) - [Eco-Friendly Hygiene Wipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freshist-debuts1.md) - [Multifunctional Beach Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumruk.md) - [Quick-Absorbing Textural Bath Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-towel-reloaded.md)