The Mechanical Properties of Double Cloth Kenaf Fabric

Abstract

The rising environmental issues of synthetic fibres have increased the need to develop sustainable and biodegradable textile materials. Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) is one of the locally sourced natural fibres that has promising mechanical strength, renewability, and low environmental footprint. While previous studies have mainly focused on kenaf in single-layer woven fabrics or composite applications, limited research has explored its performance in multilayer textile structures. Double cloth weaving, which consists of two interconnected fabric layers, providing greater thickness, durability and functional versatility. However, the mechanical, physical, and permeability properties of kenaf double cloth fabrics remain largely unexplored.