Batik

Batik is a dyeing technique using wax resist. The term is also used to describe patterned textiles created with that technique. Batik is made by drawing or stamping wax on a cloth to prevent colour absorption during the dyeing process.

This creates a patterned negative when the wax is removed from the dyed cloth.
Artisans may create intricate coloured patterns with multiple cycles of wax application and dyeing.
Patterns and motifs vary widely even within countries.

Back to Dyeing & Finishing →

Source: Wikipedia · Image: Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

PLABRIC

The science of fabric, made practical — plain-English guides to fibers, weaves, and finishes, plus the textile calculators every maker, sourcing pro, and mill floor needs.

Get new guides by emailOccasional emails. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

InformationAbout Contact Privacy Policy Terms of Service Disclaimer Affiliate Disclosure Cookie Policy

Every species, image, fact, and figure is drawn from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons, used under public-domain and Creative Commons licenses. No content is AI-generated.