The fuel efficiency and environmental issue in automotive sector have gained a lot attention by researchers today. The best way to decrease the fuel consumption and environmental issue is develop the novel materials that can replace petroleum-based material. In this study, an experimental investigation was conducted to develop car door map pocket reinforced composite by using non-woven and woven fabric kenaf. The composites was fabricated by hand lay-up process, followed by vacuum bagging process and epoxy resin as a matrix. The woven kenaf fabric consistent with one layer, while non-woven kenaf was increased their thickness, started with one layer (L1) until six layers (L6). The results of this investigation shows promising results, as it enhance a number of characteristic and can reduce final weight. The ideal sequences for car door map pocket was one layer non-woven kenaf and one layer woven fabric kenaf (L1) and it is also can be pointed that the tensile strength and flexural strength increase with increasing number of layers of composites. The evidence from this study suggests that hybrid kenaf fibre can replace petroleum-based material such as PP and also it contribute to environment sustainability and eco-friendly products.

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