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Prima and primissima cotton, dobby, and fabric construction notes for bulk batik production.

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Quality Batik Materials: Cloth, Wax, and Dye

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August 18, 2026

Quality Batik Materials: Cloth, Wax, and Dye

The three core materials of quality batik, cloth (mori primisima to silk), the wax resist, and natural or synthetic dyes.

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How to Calculate Uniform Fabric Requirements (with Example)

How to calculate uniform fabric requirements, the factors that matter, fabric per level, and a simple worked example.

August 13, 2026

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Types of Batik Fabric: From Prima to Rayon

Types of batik fabric available, from Prima 60/70 and Prima Lampion 90/70 to Berkolisima 130/70, Primis 130/90, Gamelan Srimpi, Dobby, and Rayon, with width and price.

August 13, 2026

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How to Choose Batik Fabric: 7 Factors to Consider

Factors to weigh when choosing batik fabric, usage needs, fabric type, motif, technique, quantity, budget, and custom requirements.

August 13, 2026

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Primisima Batik Fabric: Features, Variants, and Price

Primisima batik fabric, Berkolisima 130/70, Primis 130/90, and Gamelan Srimpi: features, width, and per-metre price.

August 13, 2026

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Batik Colours: Sogan, Indigo, Kelengan, and Other Dyes

An overview of batik colours, sogan (brown), indigo/nila (blue), kelengan, mengkudu, turmeric, and modern synthetic dyes, and where the dyes come from.

August 1, 2026

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Prima vs Primissima Batik Fabric: How to Choose

Prima vs primissima batik fabric, two cotton tiers often compared. Feel, appearance, and a choice guide in general.

August 1, 2026

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Rayon Batik Fabric: Traits, Drape, and Care

Rayon batik fabric, a cellulose fibre with soft drape and smooth surface. Traits and care in general.

August 1, 2026

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Dobby Batik Fabric: Traits, Texture, and Care

Dobby batik fabric, a raised woven texture with fine geometric pattern. Traits, advantages, and care in general.

August 1, 2026

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Prima Batik Fabric: Traits, Advantages, and Care

Prima batik fabric, a finer, neater cotton tier. Traits, advantages, and care in general.

August 1, 2026

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Cotton Batik Fabric: Traits, Advantages, and Care

Cotton batik fabric, natural cotton fibre that is comfortable and absorbent. Traits, advantages, and care in general.

August 1, 2026

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Semi-Silk Fabric: Traits, Sheen, and Care

Semi-silk, a trade term for rayon/viscose fabric with a silk-like sheen (imitation silk), not a blend of real silk. Traits and care in general.

August 1, 2026