Sponge -- Natural Rock Island

We dive deep for the ocean's finest sponges. These rock island sea sponges are grown in deeper colder waters so they are firmer and last longer. The firmness of this sponge helps when scrubbing grime. These sponges are safe to use on glass, plastic, metal, and plexiglass. They are also great to use on French panes, cutups, and other small windows. Every sponge sold is of premium quality and are now unbleached. Recent research indicates that bleached sponges will fall apart more readily than unbleached sponges.

Natural Rock Islands grow in deeper and colder waters making them firmer and longer lasting than regular sea wools.

• Uses

• Detail Work
• French Panes Cut-Ups
• Glass work
• Mirror work
• Wall Washing
• Frames
• Tracks
• Sills

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  Features

• Unbleached for longer life
• Amazingly Soft
• Absorbs Tons of Water

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  Bleach vs. Unbleached

  We order sea sponges by the thousands and whenever possible specific unbleached sponges.  Most diving companies bleach their sponges light for the retail market because they look "prettier".  This process weakens and shortens the life of sea sponges.  

   

  Apples to Oranges

  abc pays more for higher grade sponges and we pay more by ordering larger sizes.  Mediteranean sponges are very expensive and difficult to find.  Don't be fooled when you see Sea Wool prices called Mediteraneans.  abc is often outpromised, but seldom outperformed.    

   

  Sizes

  • 5" to 6" Small
  • 6" to 6-1/2" Medium
  • 6-1/2" to 7" Large
  • 7" to 7-1/2" Extra Large
  • 7-1/2" to 8-1/2" Jumbo
  • 8-1/2" to 9" Super Jumbo