We can say that batik is one of Indonesia’s valuable assets that is known all around the world. Batik with its uniqueness and diversity of motifs and types is one of the reasons why there are so many people come to Indonesia. But apparently, what makes Batik ‘valuable’ is not only its beauty, but the interesting thing that emerges from this rare fabric is the process of making and maintaining it.

That is true, to produce beautiful batik cloth with its magnificent motifs, there are several processes that are not easy to do. In the process of making Batik, the components used are very diverse, so that when the Batik is finished, there are some special care that you must do so that the motifs on the fabric do not fade quickly, and one of the steps of maintaining your Batik is when washing it. Don’t worry, here are some tips for you on how to wash your Batik properly.

1. Separate Batik from Other Clothes

When you are about to wash Batik, you should separate it from other clothes. This process aims to prevent the occurrence of other clothes fading into your Batik. It would be better if you group Batik fabrics with the same color tone before the washing process.

2. Soak Batik in Warm Water

Warm water can open the pores in the fabric fibers, so that the dirt on your Batik can be rinsed off more easily. This will also reduce the risk of the fabric creasing or shrinking.

3. Use Special Detergent for Batik

Detergents generally contain chemicals that can damage your Batik, so you should use a special detergent for it or you can use ordinary bath soap.

4. Do Not Rub Your Batik to Hard

When washing batik, you do not need to rub with extra power because this will only damage your Batik. If you wash it by using a washing machine, use the ‘delicate’ setting so that your batik cloth is durable.

5. Avoid Direct Sun Exposure

The last step when washing is drying your Batik. Avoid drying it in direct sunlight. Just spread your Batik in the shade. This process will not destroy the color.

Washing Batik is not difficult thing to do, you just need to know the right way step by step. If you are interested in owning Batik, you can visit our boutique Bali Silk Textile or visit our website at www.bali-silk.com.