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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
