Originally Posted by QuiltE
Originally Posted by Rebecca VLQ
The batik I have doesn't fray like "regular" fabric. Sure, there's loose strings, but it's...different...
Not all batiks are tightly woven, and do not fray. Some are looser and soft more like regular cottons.
Batiks are made with a wax to create the pattern. A good explanation is on wiki
I was assuming the waxing method and dyeing was understood....ADDITIONALLY batiks that I have purchased have ALWAYS not frayed/fringed on the edges like my "regular" quilting cottons. I guess my source(s) are consistent.