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Batik Care Tips

Please note that these
are natural characteristics
of batik.

However you’ll be able to maintain your beloved batik pieces for years with these tips!

Hand wash separately recommended

Medium heat iron

Do not use chlorine bleach, strong detergents or brighteners

Brown and yellowish spots found on fabric are wax residue from the batik process which can be removed with washing

Avoid heavy wringing and twisting of apparel

In the rare occurrence of dye bleed onto clothing, add a scoop of Vanish Oxi Action powder (pink packaging) into a pail of water and soak garment for 1 hour. Rinse thoroughly after to remove visible dye stains. 

As a preventive measure, you may also use this tip on your first wash.

Hang to dry in a shady area inside-out

Do not tumble dry

Hand wash separately recommended

Do not use chlorine bleach, strong detergents or brighteners

Avoid heavy wringing and twisting of apparel

Hang to dry in a shady area inside-out

Do not tumble dry

Medium heat iron

Brown and yellowish spots found on fabric are wax residue from the batik process which can be removed with washing

In the rare occurrence of dye bleed onto clothing, add a scoop of Vanish Oxi Action powder (pink packaging) into a pail of water and soak garment for 1 hour. Rinse thoroughly after to remove visible dye stains.

As a preventive measure, you may also use this tip on your first wash.