Based on the literature studies, it was found that mechanical
properties of kenaf–aramid hybrid composites were not
reported. The present study aimed to evaluate the mechanical
performance of kenaf–aramid hybrid composites for spall-liner
application. Since the properties of a composite are often determined
by the properties of the components and the fraction
of inclusions [27], there is a requirement to study the effect of
fibre properties in hybrid composite. In this study, the effects of
kenaf fibre orientation on the physical and mechanical properties
of kenaf–Kevlar hybrid laminate composites were studied.
The kenaf fibres and Kevlar were arranged in similar sequences
to prepare the hybrid laminated composites. The kenaf tested
are in the form of woven and non-woven structures. The effects
of the fibre content and its morphology were also analysed.