Which fabric uses resist dye technique commonly called batik?

Which fabric uses resist dye technique commonly called batik?

• A. Ikat
• B. Calico
• C. Houndstooth print
• D. Batik

Answer: (D)

Batik uses a resist dye method where wax is applied to the fabric to block dye from reaching those coated areas. The wax shapes the design; after dyeing, the wax is melted away to reveal the pattern. This can be built up in multiple stages to create intricate, multi‑color designs. That distinctive wax-resist process is what defines batik fabrics. Ikat, by contrast, involves dyeing the yarns before weaving to create patterns; Calico is just a plain cotton fabric often printed, and Houndstooth refers to a woven pattern rather than a resist-dye technique.

Batik uses a resist dye method where wax is applied to the fabric to block dye from reaching those coated areas. The wax shapes the design; after dyeing, the wax is melted away to reveal the pattern. This can be built up in multiple stages to create intricate, multi‑color designs. That distinctive wax-resist process is what defines batik fabrics. Ikat, by contrast, involves dyeing the yarns before weaving to create patterns; Calico is just a plain cotton fabric often printed, and Houndstooth refers to a woven pattern rather than a resist-dye technique.