Jun 01, 2011. /Lesprom Network/. The Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) has succeeded in developing Kenaf Polymer Composite (KPC) as a ‘green’ material for construction and industrial applications. This came as a result of intensive research and development over a six year period, ITTO reported. Kenaf is regarded as a suitable substitute for timber products as it is a short term fibre crop, thus mitigating the need to harvest timber for wood-based product applications. The initial market potential for KPC products is estimated at RM3 billion ($1 billion) annually. Presently, samples of KPC have been sent to the EU for further testing and certification of its durability and properties. KPC is regarded as outstanding reinforcing filler in thermo-plastic composites when combined with certain plastic resins.