# Eco Tactile Sand Toys Rainbow Eco Products' Slinky Sand is Like Slime But Without the Goo By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-07-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sand-toys References: [toyworldmag](https://toyworldmag.co.uk/rainbow-eco-products-details-sustainable-sand-based-products/) & [rainbowecoplay](https://www.rainbowecoplay.com/collections/smooshy-sand-magic-magnetic-sand/products/smooshy-sand-magic-sand-300g-tub) Slime has been incredibly popular over the last few years but making or playing with pre-made products can be messy—Rainbow Eco Products is introducing new sand toys to offer all of the entertainment of slime without the goo. The all-new Slinky Sand is actually sand-based, which means that it is dry yet it moves and flows just like slime. Although the sand boasts a dry texture, it never dries out and it can be used for a range of [arts and crafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/science-activity-kits). Slinky Sand comes in a range of naturally colored varieties and comes packaged in reusable and recyclable tubs of different sizes. The [sensory toy for kids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incredible-group) can be manipulated in tons of different ways, as kids will find that they can squeeze, mold, slice and even get the sand to ooze. Image Credit: Rainbow Eco Products ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dry Sensory Toys:** Opportunities for creating non-messy sensory experiences for children using sand-based products. - **Sustainable Packaging:** Innovation opportunities to provide eco-friendly packaging options to toy manufacturers. - **Non-toxic Crafting:** A market for eco-friendly and safe art and craft materials for children. ### Where This Applies - **Toys & Games:** There is an opportunity for toy manufacturers to explore the dry sensory toy market to create a new product line. - **Packaging:** Opportunities for packaging companies to provide sustainable packaging options to the toy industry. - **Craft Materials:** A need for companies to provide non-toxic and eco-friendly art and craft materials for children's projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Supermarket-Inspired Slime Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zuru-slime-mart.md) - [Vibrant Slime Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sloomoo-institute.md) - [Edible Slime Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slime-candy.md) - [Ice Cream-Inspired Slime Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-slime.md) - [Sensory Dough Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdoh-6-variety-compounds.md) - [Viral Satisfying ASMR Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slime-life.md) - [Sensory DIY Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silly-putty-nuggets-mixin-lab.md) - [Bio-Material Fidget Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zinkeez.md) - [Gooey Sour Gummy Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodunkers.md)