---
type: "fabric"
name: "Batik Fabric"
slug: "batik-fabric"
fabric_family: "specialty"
construction: "jacquard"
typical_fibers:
  - "Cotton"
  - "Rayon"
weight_gsm: "120–250 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/batik-fabric"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:02:10.401207+00:00"
---

# Batik Fabric

Batik fabric is a specialty textile characterized by its intricate patterns created through a wax-resist dyeing technique, typically made from cotton or rayon.

- **Fabric Family**: Specialty
- **Construction**: Jacquard
- **Typical Fibers**: Cotton, Rayon
- **Weight**: 120–250 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.3–0.6 mm
- **Typical Width**: 110 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Batik Fabric

Batik fabric is a traditional textile known for its unique and vibrant patterns, achieved through a process where wax is applied to fabric before dyeing. This technique allows for detailed designs and color variations. Commonly made from cotton or rayon, batik fabric is soft, breathable, and suitable for various applications, including clothing, home decor, and accessories. The jacquard construction enhances the fabric's ability to showcase complex patterns, making it a favorite among designers.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 60
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 50

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 5%
- **Weft Stretch**: 5%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 30 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 70
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.1
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

- **Luster**: Semi Bright
- **Opacity**: Semi Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: smooth
- **Hand & Drape**: Fluid

## Performance Features

- Colorfastness
- Wrinkle Resistance

## Common Finishes

- Pre Shrunk
- Softened

## Common Applications

- Dresses
- Shirts
- Home Decor
- Scarves
- Bags

## Common Uses in Detail

### Dresses & Shirts

The vivid, one-of-a-kind wax-resist patterns make it a popular choice for casual dresses and shirts. Its [Cotton](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/cotton) or rayon base provides breathability and drape, while the bold motifs add artisanal character that suits warm-weather resort and everyday wear.

### Home Décor & Accessories

Rich geometric and floral patterns lend themselves beautifully to throw pillows, wall hangings, and table runners. The fabric's eye-catching designs bring a handcrafted, cultural aesthetic to interior spaces, while its sturdy [Cotton](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/cotton) construction holds up well to decorative everyday use.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash in cold water with similar colors. Avoid bleach. Tumble dry on low heat and iron on medium heat if necessary.

- Machine Wash Warm
- Do Not Bleach
- Tumble Dry Low
- Iron Medium Heat

## Additional Information

Batik fabric is often associated with cultural significance and is used in traditional ceremonies and modern fashion alike. The intricate designs can vary widely, reflecting local customs and artistry.

- **Regional Names**: Batik (Indonesia), Batik Tulis (hand-drawn batik), Batik Cap (stamped batik)
- **Sourcing Regions**: Indonesia, Malaysia, West Africa, India
- **Testing Standards**: AATCC 61 (colorfastness to laundering), AATCC 8 (colorfastness to crocking), ISO 13934-1 (tensile strength)

## Fibers in This Fabric

- [Cotton](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/cotton.md)

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