Ramie is a natural fiber. A traditional material rough enough to clean and exfoliate the skin, delicate enough to keep your skin smooth. The cotton drawstring allows you to hang the soap sponge in your shower or bathtub tap to dry and keep your soap close at hand for the next application. Ramie is made from the stalks of the plant called Chinese Nettle (Boehmeria nivea). Linen is similar, but it is made from the stalks of the flax plant. You can call Ramie as substitute for Linen as well. Ramie is one of the strongest natural fibers. It exhibits even greater strength when wet. The bag is around 14 x 9.5 cm/ 5.5 x 3.7 inch in height and width.