Abstract The need for renewable fiber reinforced composites has never been as prevalent as it currently is. Natural fibers offer both cost savings and a reduction in density when compared to glass fibers. Though the strength of natural fibers is not as great as glass, the specific properties are comparable. Currently natural fiber composites have two issues that need to be addressed: resin compatibility and water absorption. The following preliminary research has investigated the use of Kenaf, Hibiscus cannabinus , as a possible glass replacement in fiber reinforced composites. Introduction Research on natural fiber composites has existed since the early 1900’s but has not received much attention until late in the 1980’s. Composites, primarily glass but including natural reinforced composites, are found in countless consumer products including: boats, skis, agricultural machinery and cars 1,2,3 . A major goal of natural fiber composites is to alleviate the need to use expensive glass fiber ($3.25/kg) which has a relatively high density (2.5 g/cm³) and is dependent on nonrenewable sources