Fibre type

Density Kg/m3

Water absorption %

Modulus of elasticity E (GPa)

Tensile strength (MPa)

Sisal

800 - 700

56

15

268

Roselle

800 - 750

40 - 50

17

170 - 350

Banana

950 - 750

60

23

180 - 430

Date palm

463

60 - 65

70

125 - 200

cocounut

145 - 380

130 - 180

19 - 26

120 - 200

Reed

490

100

37

70 - 140