 Tulsi, wild-type, stalks treated with NaOH-yielded natural cellulacic fibers with a tensile strength of 445 mPa, thermal stability up to 300, antimicrobial properties, and suitable for various applications such as composites and tent canvas manufacturing. This article was authored by Vijaykumogana, Manikondin Ilanggovin, Chanyang Hu, and others.