After experiencing one-too-many windblown sessions at the beach, Lea devised her first stay-put blanket prototype in 1998: a beautiful Tropical print beach blanket that could be reliably anchored into the sand using built-in rings and sturdy pegs.

While testing this out on the beaches of Hawaii, her beach blanket began attracting envious inquiries from other sunbathers. Soon after, she established The Tropical Winds, designing and hand-crafting beach blankets that stay in place, even against gusty ocean breezes.

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