Young Entrepreneurs Set Out to Build a Better Beach Towel

Three friends who also happen to be self-proclaimed beach bums, went to hang out on the coast one day after work. One of them tried to use a backpack as a pillow and that’s when it hit them — why not create a better beach towel? One that serves as a pillow, but that’s also small enough to squeeze into a bag. Or better yet, what if you could wear it as a sarong, too?

They turned their shared apartment into a makeshift office and then began testing prototypes to find the perfect new spin on the beach towel. And the Sand Cloud beach towel was born. Check out their Kickstarter video.

Even though the three friends are California natives, they have a special affinity for Florida, especially Miami. “I love the tropical vibes, the warm weather and the Latin influences,” says Bruno Aschidamini, co-founder of Sand Cloud. “Especially when it comes to the cuisine — the mouth-watering Cuban dishes are hard to beat.”

When he’s visiting Miami, Bruno likes to hit up celeb-studded restaurants like Zuma and Prime 112. The Fontainebleau is his luxury hotel of choice. And of course, he can’t get enough of the Sunday beach parties at Nikki Beach. Sounds like this budding entrepreneur knows all about the South Beach hotspots.

Here’s a few photos of yours truly, trying out the new and improved beach towels.

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This post originally published on VisitFlorida.com.