I saw a video of how batiks were made in Bali - and very little men were standing in vats of water stomping on the fabric to get out the excess dye, etc. and the men had shorts on and the men and shorts (think crotch) were all wet. So, I wash all batiks that I buy, no matter what the brand, etc.
Originally Posted by
sewmini
I prewash fabric a lot now. It is mostly because I am concerned about the chemicals and bacteria that can be in and on the fabric. When we stop to think about it we know our fabrics have come from foreign places an who knows what they have encountered. Having had cancer I am cautious.