Study of Tie Dye Techniques for Creating Tie Dye Equipment and Fabric Patterns

Abstract

               This research was experimental research to study techniques and equipment for creating tie dye and an analysis of techniques and equipment to create tie dye fabric patterns for design of equipment to create a new patterns of tie dye. This research was a 2-stage research. Phase 1: study of the existing patterns of tie dye by using a literature review, an in-depth survey of the tie dye experts to find ways to develop equipment for new patterns of tie dye. Analysis of the results of the study in Phase 1 were made and then experimentation was applied in the design of new tie dye equipment.

            The results of Phase 1, the technique of tie-dyeing or color-proofing, consisted of 6 techniques, namely: independent pattern, circle pattern, crease pattern, fold and tie, fold, clamp and stitching. Phase 2 found that from the results of Phase 1 study in the fabric clamping technique, that the researcher was able to develop tie dye trace equipment, such as wood sheets, acrylic sheets, and metal sheets. The study found that the tie-dye produced with metal sheets would be the most obvious pattern, because the metal sheet has good pressure distribution with strong resistance to pressure; it is not deformed while being heated, and does not absorb fabric dyes.