Bast Fibers are a type of fiber that are derived from what is commonly called the "inner bark" or "skin" of a plant, and are usually characterised by high tensile strength due to the bast being material that supports in maintaining the rigidity of plants. Bast fibers include:
- Flax
- Hemp
- Jute
- Kenaf
- Ramie
- Roselle
- Sunn
- Urena
- Rattan