This course provides practical knowledge and hands-on training in the art of batik dyeing. Participants will learn about different types of fibers used in fabric production and their properties, preparation of fabric for batik, and various types of dyes including Vat, Sulfur, and Reactive dyes. The course covers design selection, drawing, tracing, and transferring designs onto cloth, as well as waxing techniques, tools, and equipment required for dyeing. Students will gain skills in fabric dyeing, de-waxing, tie & dye methods, and finishing techniques, preparing them to create high-quality batik fabrics suitable for export.
For textile & garment industry personnel who seek to upgrade the knowledge for their career development
Main subject areas
- Different types of fibres used for manufacturing fabrics and their properties.
- Preparation of fabric for Batik Dyeing.
- Types of dyes used for Batik Dyeing
-Vat Dye, Sulphur Dye and Reactive Dye.
- Selection of design, drawing, tracing and transferring of design on cloth. Waxing and tools and equipment needed for dyeing.
-Different types of waxes.
-Dyeing of fabric.
-De waxing of the cloth.
-Dyeing in Tie and Dye method.
-Finishing of batik fabric.
