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You've scrubbed your back with it, washed your dishes with it, and maybe even worn it on your feet.
But here's what nobody tells you.
That weird, scratchy plant is a multibillion-dollar industry.
In one county in Hubei, loofah isn't just a crop, it's a supply chain,
a job creator, and a passport to overseas markets,
all starting from a single vine.
So how big is China's loofah business really,
and how does a humble gourd end up in your shower and someone else's paycheck?
The loofah economy coming up on the show today.
First up:
Well, you may have used a loofah today, as a matter of fact.
I know I did before I came to work.
Body scrubs, shoe insoles, things to wash your dishes.
I watched videos this morning, too, where a lady was making a dress out of a loofah.
There's so many DIY projects on the internet, handbags, you name it.
And we're going to dive into the loofah industry today.
Fefe is here and we have a special guest, Yubo Guan is here.
We've invited Bo Guan because she's going to share all of her experiences