 Natural fibers are increasingly being used as reinforcements in polymer composites due to their abundance, low cost, light weight, renewability, biodegradability, and high specific properties. This paper reviews the different sources of natural fibers, their properties, modifications, and effects of treatments on natural fibers. It also summarizes the major applications of natural fibers and their effective use as reinforcement for polymer composite materials. This article was authored by Yesha Skoda, Thayavi Halli, Jiri Hapa, Sanjay Mavinkara Rangappa, Jyotishkumar Paramezware and Pillai, and others.