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In this paper, optical fibre sensors are embedded in a natural fibre composite to provide temperature and strain monitoring.The composite specimens were made from kenaf fibre and a low viscosity epoxy resin via liquid composite moulding technique.Effects of processing temperature, pressure and post-processing residual strain on the viability of the sensors were investigated.The potential of applying this integrated-sensing capability for process monitoring of the natural composite will be assessed.In addition, the study will also investigate the performance of the sensors in subsequently monitoring of the strain developed in host material under a series of mechanical tests.