sand-resistant

Beach debris defying

Sand-resistant describes materials or products designed to repel or shed sand rather than trap it: sand-resistant beach blankets, sand-resistant phone cases.

The term appears in marketing for outdoor gear, swimwear, and electronics meant for beach or desert use.

Unlike waterproof, there's no standard measure for how sand-resistant something actually is.

coatings

finish

Bring to completion

hydrophobic · surface · polish · wax · protective · barrier · layer · smooth · slick · teflon

electronics

smartphone

Handheld connected computer

dustproof · sealed · gadget · speaker · drone · GoPro · tablet · watch · earbuds · charger

design

zipper

Toothed closure device

bag · backpack · cooler · tent · tote · liner · flap · velcro · seal · waterproof

textiles

fabric

Woven or knit material

wetsuit · boardshorts · rashguard · bikini · sarong · beach mat · picnic blanket · outdoor gear · camping gear · athletic wear

Opposites
sand susceptibility

sand-resistantporous

Allowing passage of fluids

gritty · textured

surface texture/adhesion

sand-resistantadhesive

Material that bonds objects

sticky · tacky · clingy · coarse · absorbent

Family

sand, resistant, sands, sandy, sandiness, sanded, sanding, sandbar, sandstone

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G