High-performance mechanical properties and environmental benefits are demonstrated by natural fiber (NF)-reinforced polymer composites. The study created Jute fiber (JF) and Kenaf fiber (KF) reinforced polyester hybrid composites using hot compression molding. The composites were analyzed and studied for their physical, mechanical, and tribological properties and water absorption rate. The study aimed to identify a significant hybrid of NF reinforced polymer composites suitable for commercial applications in engineering. Analyzed several mechanical properties including tensile strength, flexural strength, compression strength, impact strength and hardness. The fractured areas of the tensile sample were examined with a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The water absorption properties were assessed by submerging the composite samples in distilled water and determining the percentage of water penetration. The tribological behavior was assessed using a pin-on-disc (POD) tribometer to estimate the coefficient of friction (COF) and Specific wear rate (SWR). The study concluded that hybrid composites outperformed single-fiber composites in all forms. The hybrid composite consisting of 25% Jute/5% Kenaf/70% VE shown substantial improvements in mechanical properties as compared to the pure resin sample: a 106.2% rise in TS, 111.8% in FS, 27.5% in compression strength, 59.3% in impact strength, and 115.4% in hardness. The results show that combining Jute and Kenaf fibers with a polyester matrix improves mechanical properties, making it suitable for non-structural electrical and electronics insulating board and component applications. © 2024 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.