Natural Materials

Domestically Grown, Ethically and Sustainably Sourced

Seagrass

Availability

  • Sustainably grown on almost 35,000 acres of coastlines across Vietnam with 100,000 tons harvested annually
  • Grows in mangrove land areas where rice cannot

Benefits

  • Fibers are soft, durable, and easy to weave
  • Can be dyed in various colors
  • Offers the widest variety of shapes and woven designs

Uses

  • Indoor use only
  • Wide variety of home décor and furniture use
  • Can be offered at various price points

Water Hyacinth

Availability

  • Sustainably grown on almost 173,000 acres of freshwater surfaces across Vietnam with 1.5 million tons harvested annually
  • Grows very quickly and must be harvested to clear waterways for boats

Benefits

  • Fibers are like Banana Bark, but softer and less durable
  • Offers a variety of shapes and woven designs

Uses

  • Indoor use only
  • Wide variety of home décor and furniture use
  • Can be offered at various price points

Jute

Availability

  • Sustainably grown on less than 25,000 acres across Vietnam with 18,000 tons harvested annually
  • Unlike cotton, jute does not require fertilizers or pesticides and works to keep the land and soil productive

Benefits

  • Among the lowest cost of natural fibers
  • Jute fabric is good for anti-static, heat insulated, and fire-retardant
  • Can be dyed in various colors
  • Offers a variety of shapes and woven designs

Uses

  • Indoor use only
  • Commonly used in home décor, but can be used in furniture
  • Can be offered at various price points

Rattan

Availability

  • Grows in almost 95,000 acres of forests across Vietnam with 36,000 tons harvested annually
  • Rattan grows very quickly and can be harvested every year

Benefits

  • Strong, durable and offers rustic/natural look
  • Large pole rattan can be bent to produce furniture or home décor designs
  • Offers a variety of shapes and designs

Uses

  • Indoor use only
  • Wide variety of home décor and furniture use
  • Can be offered at various price points

Banana Bark

Availability

  • Vietnam has almost 495,000 acres of sustainably grown banana trees, which can produce 180,000 tons of banana bark annually
  • Banana trees are cut and harvested after they bear fruit

Benefits

  • Among the lowest cost of natural fibers, but still durable
  • Banana Bark looks like Water Hyacinth, however, is stronger and can provide a better option when used in furniture
  • Offers a variety of shapes and designs

Uses

  • Indoor use only
  • Wide variety of home décor and select furniture use
  • Can be offered at various price points

Bamboo

Availability

  • Sustainably grown on 3.7 million acres across Vietnam with up to 3 million cubic meters harvested annually
  • Bamboo is the largest non-wood forest plantation and is highly adaptive to harsh weather and soil erosion
  • It grows very quickly and can be harvested in its 3rd year of planting

Benefits

  • Bamboo glue board is as strong and durable as wood
  • Offers a unique look of bamboo grains
  • Offers a variety of shapes

Uses

  • Indoor use only
  • Used primarily for kitchen, shelves, and storage products
  • Can be offered at various price points

Palm Leaves

Availability

  • Palm trees grow in forests near rivers, streams, etc., covering an estimated 20,000 acres in central Vietnam
  • Palm trees are sustainably grown and harvested since they can live in barren areas and shed leaves every Fall.
  • Dried leaves are also used for medicinal purposes

Benefits

  • Fibers are very durable and can withstand a lot of pressure
  • Chemical-free trees and leaves
  • Offers a variety of shapes and designs

Uses

  • Indoor use only
  • Wide variety of home décor and furniture use
  • Can be offered at various price points

Acacia Wood

Availability

  • Sustainably grown on 5.8 million acres across Vietnam with 47 million cubic meters harvested annually

Benefits

  • Acacia is a hard wood and very durable
  • Costs is relatively lower than other types of wood like teak, walnut, white oak, etc.

Uses

  • Indoor and outdoor use
  • Used primarily for kitchen and outdoor products
  • Commonly used with other natural and synthetic materials to create a mixed materials product
  • Can be offered at various price points

Rubberwood

Availability

  • Sustainably grown on 2.4 million acres across Vietnam with more than 5 million cubic meters harvested annually
  • Rubberwood is the 2nd largest forest plantation in Vietnam and the 3rd largest Rubberwood forest in the world.

Benefits

  • Processed rubberwood is very stable, with minimal shrinking or cracking
  • Stains and finishes very well
  • Costs are relatively lower than other types of wood including teak, walnut, white oak, etc.
  • Offers a variety of shapes

Uses

  • Indoor use only
  • Used primarily for kitchen and furniture items
  • Can be offered at various price points
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