Yes, Seagrass is real grass. No, it's not Seaweed.
Everything you wanted to know about Seagrass (and why we use it)
We get asked this a lot – and honestly, we love talking about it! Seagrass and seaweed both live in the ocean, and the confusion is totally understandable. But they're about as similar as a tomato and a strawberry (both red, both grow in gardens, completely different plants).
Here's the actual difference:
It's
Seagrass
not
Seaweed!
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It's Seagrass not Seaweed! -
Seagrass
Seagrass
A flowering plant with roots, stems, and seeds. Think of it as grass that chose an underwater lifestyle.
True vascular plant (like the grass in your garden, just in water)
Has roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and seeds
Grows in shallow coastal waters worldwide
Forms underwater meadows that support marine ecosystems
What we use at Salt & Fiber
Seaweed / Algae
Seaweed / Algae
Not a plant – it's algae. No roots, no flowers, simpler biological structure.
Not a true plant (it's algae – a different biological kingdom)
No roots, stems, leaves, flowers, or seeds
Attaches to rocks with "holdfasts" (not true roots)
Includes kelp, nori, and the stuff that brushes your legs at the beach
What some other bio-fibre companies use – not us
Why Does This Matter?
Great question! We're glad you asked.
Different biology means different processing methods, different fiber properties, and different applications. We've developed our techniques specifically for Seagrass – because it's what we believe in.