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The disposal of used fabrics such as clothes are responsible for water pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and landfill. During the decomposition process, fabrics generate greenhouse methane gas and leach toxic chemicals and dyes into the groundwater and our soil. Therefore, we try to create a wall panel out of used fabric in order to reduce the environmental impact of fabric waste by the name of Ecowall. Wall panels are usually attached to walls in order to absorb heat and decoration purposes. Thus, the purpose of this study is to explore the viability of using used fabric in wall panelling. We aim to make the Eco Wall Panel (EWP) a great heat absorber to reduce the surrounding temperature as fabrics are known to absorb heat. It should also be strong and durable to have a long lasting use as well as be affordable. Other than that, it must also be safe to be used everywhere. Lastly, it must have an aesthetic to ensure its high demand in the market. In order to achieve these aims, we have created eleven designs in order to achieve the best design. The materials that we have used for them are cement, clay and starch glue. Some of the designs are covered in beeswax wrap or plaster to make waterproof. An experiment to test the absorption of heat by the EWP was done by putting two identical rooms under the sun, one with the EWP inside and comparing the temperature inside them. Other than that, an experiment to check the effects of EWP towards the surrounding air quality was also done to make sure it is not harmful to our health. The highest result for the decrease in temperature is 0.6 degree celsius while the lowest 0.2 degree celsius and we have also come to find out that all of the types of EWP have passed the air quality test. Overall, we hope that this study will present a promising approach to make sustainable wall panels using used fabric.

Keywords: Wall panel, fabric waste, heat absorption, durable, affordable, sustainable.