About Sea Sponges
We are frequently asked the differences between the many sea sponges we sell. To help, we created a chart to help you pick the right sponge.
To view more details about a specific sponge type, simply click on sponge photo or the type of sponge.
For help on selecting the right size and type of sponge for specific applications, visit our Sponge FAQ for detailed answers to your questions.
| Type of Sponge | Harvested from | Description / Common Use | Softness | Durability | Porousness /Density |
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Prime Sea Wool | Florida | Bath and Body, Automotive, Household, Saddlery / Pets, good sponge for sponge painting | 4 | 4 | 3 |
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Yellow | Florida | Bath and Body, Household, Commercial Cleaning | 2 | 4 | 2 |
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Caribbean Grass | Bahamas | Bath and Body, Household | 3 | 3 | 2 |
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Rock Island Sea Wool | Florida | Bath and Body, Automotive, Household, Saddlery / Pets, best sponge for sponge Painting | 4 | 5 | 3 |
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Caribbean Silk | Bahamas | Cosmetics, larger sizes small bath sponges (baby bath sponges) and arts & crafts | 5 | 5 | 4 |
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South Pacific Silk | Philippines | Cosmetics | 5 | 4 | 4 |
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Mediterranean Silk | Greece | Cosmetics | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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Elephant Ear | Philippines | Arts and Crafts (painting, pottery and more), Cosmetics | 4 | 2 | 5 |
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Glove | Florida | Decorative Display, Arts and Crafts, Gardening | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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Vase | Florida | Decorative Display, Arts and Crafts | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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Wire Grass Vase | Florida | Decorative, Arts and Crafts, Gardening | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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Finger | Florida | Decorative, Arts and Crafts, Aquariums | 3 | 1 | 4 |
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Loofah | Texas | Loofah is not really a sponge, rather it is a Ridged Gourd that grows on a tropical vine called Luffa. Its rough texture is perfect for skin exfoliation. Used for Bath and Body, Automotive (the best way to remove love-bugs) and Household. | 1 | 2 | 1 |
