Jute and Kenaf - Extensive technical paper about the chemical and physical composition and properties of jute and kenaf fibers, their application in composite products, and a review of future trends. Authors: Roger M Rowell and Harry P. Stout. - http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/pdf1998/rowel98e.pdf
Absorbency Characteristics of Kenaf Core Particles - Master of Science thesis reporting on a series of tests carried out in order to determine the absorbency characteristics of very fine grounded and blender refined chopped kenaf core fiber, for applications in hygiene disposables, paper and oil absorbing - http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/ncrc/acrobatfiles/thesis/Zaveri.pdf
Cotton/Kenaf Fabrics: A Viable Natural Fabric - Technical research paper, showing that blends of cotton and kenaf fibers, with the proper fabric treatment, can result in higher value end products, thereby making kenaf a viable textile fashion fiber. Authors: P. Bel-Berger and others. - http://www.cotton.org/journal/1999-03/2/upload/jcs03-060.pdf
Kenaf: Production, Harvesting, Processing, and Products - Short article about the development of kenaf as a growing source of raw material for the US textile industry. Authors: Charles L. Webber III and Robert E. Bledsoe. - http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/proceedings1993/v2-416.html
Kenaf Yield Components and Plant Composition - Extensive paper about the history, cultivation, processing and applications of kenaf as a source for natural industrial fiber, oils and feedstock. From Trends in New Crops and New Uses. Authors: Charles L. Webber III and Venita K. Bledsoe. - http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/ncnu02/pdf/webber-348.pdf