| Fibre | Density | Tensile strength |
| Cotton | 1.5 - 1.6 | 287 - 597 |
| Jute | 1.3 | 393 - 773 |
| Flax | 1.5 | 345 - 1035 |
| Hemp |
| 690 |
| Ramie |
| 400 - 938 |
| Sisal | 1.5 | 511 - 635 |
| Coir | 1.2 | 175 |
| Soft wood kraft | 1.5 | 1000 |