Batik

Batik fabrics tend to have a dense thread count/tighter weave to help them survive the dyeing process so may feel a bit stiffer than other fabrics.  On the plus side they tend to fray less making them a good choice for applique. Batik is a type of resist printing process in which wax is applied to the fabric in specific areas. When the wax hardens, the fabric is submerged in dye. The wax prevents the dye from reaching the fibres. The fabric is then boiled to remove the wax.