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Composite materials are commercially recognized since last three decades due to their excellent mechanical properties. The literature review has showed the poor wear characteristics of natural fibers. The present work is to make an attempt to improve the mechanical properties. The aim of the research is to determine the optimum concentration of constituents to have best set of properties.In the present work the effect of addition of Silicon carbide on mechanical properties of jute fiber reinforced phenolic resin is studied. The woven jute fabric reinforced phenolic resin is fabricated by conventional hand lay-up technique.The SiC in powder form was used as filler material. The concentration of the filler material i.e. SiC in the matrix is varied to have clear understanding about the effect on properties of the composite. The fabric g.s.m. and the resin concentration is kept constant throughout. Tensile tests, flexural tests, compression and impact tests were conducted. The result data thus obtained from the tests is useful in assessing the feasibility of jute fiber reinforced phenolic composite in mechanical applications.