Exploration and Standarization of Coconut Fiber Waste Utilization in Batik Dyeing Process

Abstract

Coconut fiber, is a by-product of coconut commodities which can be further processed into batik dye material, due to the tannin content it has. However, it is necessary to evaluate the intensity and color fastness produced. In this study an evaluation of the results of the cotton fiber dyeing using coconut fiber material water extract. Utilization of alum mordant and a number of fixers is done to further optimize color quality. The results show the appearance of black, light brown and dark brown shades in the respective cotton fibers for dyeing process which are fixed with iron (II) sulfate, alum and lime. The intensity of the resulting color is in the range 67.83% -86.29%, with the fixer iron (II) sulfate as the producer of the highest intensity and alum as the lowest. The resulting color fastness is on the staining scale 3-4 and 4. This value indicates the great potential of coconut fiber material to be developed as a natural dyeing material for batik.