Abstract: Kenaf fibers as reinforcing fibers and combined with epoxy polymers matrix to develop a sustainable composite materials were reported and it has excellent specific tensile modulus (and specific strength), renewable, relatively cheap and less hazardous during handling as compared to synthetic fibers composites counterparts. Present experimental work investigates bearing stress at failure of single-lap bolted joint woven fabric kenaf composite plates under finger-tight condition of room and elevated temperature actions, respectively. Other parametric studies include variation of lay-up types and normalised plate width W/d as specified in testing series. Present work concentrates on opening mode (Mode I) fracture associated with stress raisers ahead of notch tip. Experimental flow includes weaving of kenaf yarns using handloom weaving machine, composite panels fabrication using wet hand lay-up techniques, cutting into testing coupons and hole drilling prior to mechanical testing. The experiment results showed small increase of bearing stress under temperature action (120°C) due to of matrix toughening. Strength prediction works of bolted joints problem were implemented using 3-dimensional XFEM framework and validated against experimental result datasets. The constitutive model used were based on physically based traction-separation law by implementing independently determined unnotched strength, σ_o and fracture energy G_c. Good agreements between experimental work and finite element modelling results were achieved in most cases.