How to Choose Quality Batik Fabric for Uniforms

SABDA International – When it comes to batik cloth, you probably already know how to pick the pattern, the design and the colour that suit you. But choosing a batik on design, pattern and colour alone is not enough. You also need to be able to tell which cloth is of good quality and which is not.

The better the quality of a batik cloth, the higher its price. And quality is not the only thing that sets the price: how difficult the cloth was to make counts as well. If you want to know how to choose a quality batik to be made into uniforms, here is our guide.

• Look at the type of batik

First, consider the type of batik the uniforms will be made from. Hand-drawn batik is of better quality than stamped or screen-printed batik. The price differs a great deal too: hand-drawn batik costs considerably more, but its quality is excellent.

• Look at the fabric itself

For uniforms, pay attention to the fibre the batik is printed on. For clothes worn every day, a cotton-based batik is the best choice. Cotton absorbs perspiration, and it is comfortable to wear.

• Look at how the colour was laid down

The dye used to make a batik varies widely in quality from one maker to another. We strongly advise you to examine it closely and to rub the colour with your fingers. If the dye comes off on your skin, the cloth is of low quality. A batik dyed poorly will fade over time, and that is exactly what you want to avoid.

• Look at the cloth on both sides

A batik of very good quality shows almost exactly the same print on the outside and on the inside. A cloth whose two faces match will last far longer.

Those are our tips for choosing a quality batik fabric for uniforms, and we hope they prove useful. If you are looking for batik cloth or other quality batik products, have a look through the SABDA International catalogue on this site.