Development of Durable Panels from Consumer Clothing and Garment Cutting Waste Textile Materials

Year : 2025 | Volume : 13 | Special Issue 06 | Page : 52 63
    By

    S. S. Suresh,

  • D. Raja,

  • G. Panneerselvam,

  • M. R. Karthikeyan,

  • A. Arputharaj,

  • V. Thejeswini,

  • K. Dharshini,

  • A. Menisha,

  1. Research Associate, Department of Fashion Technology, Sona College of Technology, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
  2. Professor, Department of Fashion Technology, Sona College of Technology, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
  3. Associate Professor, Department of Fashion Technology, KCG College of Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  4. Assistant Professor, Department of Fashion Technology, Sona College of Technology, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
  5. Senior Scientist, Chemical and Bio Chemical Processing Division, ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology, Mumbai, Maharshtra, India
  6. Research Student, Department of Fashion Technology, Sona College of Technology, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
  7. Research Student, Department of Fashion Technology, Sona College of Technology, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
  8. Lab Technician, Department of Fashion Technology, Sona College of Technology, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract

This paper examines the creation of eco-friendly durable panels developed from recycled textile waste. The primary sources of textile waste are, the used consumer clothing materials and garment cut waste fabric materials. The accumulation of textile waste affects our environment and increases the landfills. In this research, we developed a new process and method to recycle the textile waste and transform them into durable panel, a sustainable alternative to traditional wood and plywood. The process involves the collection of textile waste, and shredding textile waste into fine fibers, which are then combined with a natural adhesive for blending and finally cured into durable panel. We developed an eco-friendly adhesive that forms the essential component for transforming of waste to durable panel. The developed durable flat panel has improved strength and durability along with a uniform flat surface making them suitable for various applications, including furniture and construction. Since the textile waste is repurposed using natural and biodegradable materials, this project reduces environmental impact and promotes a circular economy. The technical properties of durable panels were studied and compared with plywood and results are tabulated. The results prove that the durable panel has properties equivalent to plywood and wood. It can be used as a substitute material for versatile applications.

Keywords: Textile waste recycling, shredding process, durable flat panels, organic adhesives, waste management, and sustainable innovation.

[This article belongs to Special Issue under section in Journal of Polymer and Composites (jopc)]

How to cite this article:
S. S. Suresh, D. Raja, G. Panneerselvam, M. R. Karthikeyan, A. Arputharaj, V. Thejeswini, K. Dharshini, A. Menisha. Development of Durable Panels from Consumer Clothing and Garment Cutting Waste Textile Materials. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2025; 13(06):52-63.
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S. S. Suresh, D. Raja, G. Panneerselvam, M. R. Karthikeyan, A. Arputharaj, V. Thejeswini, K. Dharshini, A. Menisha. Development of Durable Panels from Consumer Clothing and Garment Cutting Waste Textile Materials. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2025; 13(06):52-63. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2025/view=229450


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Special Issue Subscription Original Research
Volume 13
Special Issue 06
Received 27/02/2025
Accepted 16/05/2025
Published 25/08/2025
Publication Time 179 Days
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