BATIK FABRIC
WHERE TO BUY
There are several batik fabric suppliers who sell the items needed to create batik, including tools, cloth, clothing blanks and dye. They often also sell commercially printed fabric by the bolt or fat quarters for batik quilts.
If your interest in this type of cloth leans more towards purchasing already made pieces for clothing, accessories and household use then there are also several batik wholesale companies who sell whole sale batik housewares, accessories and clothing.
If your interest in this type of cloth leans more towards purchasing already made pieces for clothing, accessories and household use then there are also several batik wholesale companies who sell whole sale batik housewares, accessories and clothing.
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR BATIK
If you already own batik table linens, fine art pieces, accessories or garments this section will teach you the best way to care for your batik.
TYPES OF BATIK FABRIC
There are many different types of fabric that can be used in creating batik. Fabrics are chosen for their specific purpose by assessing their weave, nap, thickness and durability.
This special type of cloth requires some special care. By following the links for each type of fabric mentioned below you will find more information about the specifics of using each fabric to create batik, the types of dye that work well with each one and the care required for each fabric after the batik process.
Natural fibers are typically the preferred choices for both batik clothing and batik art. The most common natural fabrics used in batik are cotton, rayon and silk.
Cotton Batik - The most common fabric that is used in the batik process is cotton. Cotton can be used for clothing, accessories, home décor and is typically the fabric of choice for batik art pieces.
Rayon Batik – After cotton, the next most common fabric that is used for batik is rayon. It is typically used for clothing blanks and accessories.
Silk- Although delicate and a bit trickier to work with and care for, silk is also a common fabric used in batik. It is typically used in scarves and accessories.
Linen- Derived from the flax plant, linen is also sometimes used in batik for items such as table linens.
Although not as common, synthetics are sometimes used in batik. A popular use of synthetic fabric for batik consists of creating a batik pattern over an already printed on fabric.
This special type of cloth requires some special care. By following the links for each type of fabric mentioned below you will find more information about the specifics of using each fabric to create batik, the types of dye that work well with each one and the care required for each fabric after the batik process.
Natural fibers are typically the preferred choices for both batik clothing and batik art. The most common natural fabrics used in batik are cotton, rayon and silk.
Cotton Batik - The most common fabric that is used in the batik process is cotton. Cotton can be used for clothing, accessories, home décor and is typically the fabric of choice for batik art pieces.
Rayon Batik – After cotton, the next most common fabric that is used for batik is rayon. It is typically used for clothing blanks and accessories.
Silk- Although delicate and a bit trickier to work with and care for, silk is also a common fabric used in batik. It is typically used in scarves and accessories.
Linen- Derived from the flax plant, linen is also sometimes used in batik for items such as table linens.
Although not as common, synthetics are sometimes used in batik. A popular use of synthetic fabric for batik consists of creating a batik pattern over an already printed on fabric.
