Traction Magic from Gaia Enterprise is a patent-pending, two-part granule system. It consists of all-natural crystal granules that function as absorbers and grippers. According to the company, the absorbers first siphon up the liquid layer that's above the ice. The grippers with their spike like ends, embed themselves into the ice sheet. By applying Traction Magic onto icy surfaces, these all-natural crystal granules absorb the the icy liquid layer and then embed themselves into the surface. Together, the embedded grippers and absorbers form a stable non-slip surface, one which is similar to that of sand paper.