Produced in Pekalongan, this hand-dyed Vivid Watercolor Stripe fabric features a distinct watercolor bleed effect on a premium 130×70 combed cotton base. Ideal for professional quilting and bohemian upholstery applications, each bolt represents over six decades of traditional Indonesian textile manufacturing expertise, ensuring an authentic, unrepeated pattern across every yard.
The Heritage & The Artistry of Pekalongan
The Ambologo textile legacy began in the 1930s, founded by our grandfather with a commitment to preserving the authenticity of Javanese fabric arts. By 1960, we established formal factory operations in Pekalongan—globally recognized as The World’s City of Batik. Since 2010, our family-owned facility has successfully exported premium, one-of-a-kind textiles to international quilting communities, boutique designers, and fabric artists worldwide.
Unlike mass-produced digital prints, this abstract stripe cotton fabric is exclusively crafted using authentic, centuries-old manual techniques. Our skilled artisans utilize specialized tie-dye and hand-dye methods to manipulate the dye absorption. This labor-intensive process guarantees that every single bolt carries its own unique organic signature, bringing exceptional quality, tactile richness, and genuine cultural craftsmanship to your inventory or design studio.
Visual Profile & Color Dynamics
An in-depth analysis of this specific textile reveals a highly dynamic, multi-colored lined motif that relies heavily on organic dye behavior. The pattern is defined by irregular vertical stripes that successfully mimic expressive watercolor brushstrokes. The primary palette features a high-contrast combination of vivid crimson red and deep, golden amber.
These striking warm tones are set against deep navy and solid black transitional stripes, providing a strong visual anchor that allows the brighter colors to advance. Because this is a genuine hand-dyed tie dye stripe fabric, the edges of each vertical line are intentionally jagged and unrefined. You will notice distinct color bleeding where the dyes naturally permeate the cotton fibers, creating secondary transitional shades of dark purple, muted indigo, and warm brown. The presence of tiny, random dye speckles and overlapping dye pools across the surface further confirms the authentic manual processing of this watercolour batik. This specific combination of bold saturation and organic imperfection makes it a highly sought-after red and yellow batik fabric for projects requiring a striking, non-uniform aesthetic.
Why Quilters & Designers Choose This Fabric
We construct this textile using 100% premium cotton, specifically woven at a 130×70 density using 40sx40s combed yarns. This exact construction provides a smooth, refined surface that allows a needle to pass through effortlessly, making it an exceptional base material. The fabric holds a crisp fold for intricate piecing and offers minimal shrinkage after initial processing.
- Quilting & Patchwork: The vertical striations provide excellent directional movement for quilt blocks, borders, and binding.
- Apparel Design: The medium-weight drape and breathable combed yarn make it highly suitable for producing casual shirts, summer sarongs, children’s clothing, and theatrical costumes.
- Interior Styling: The heavy dye saturation and dense weave structure make it an excellent bohemian upholstery fabric for light furniture applications, throw pillows, and bold window treatments.
Frequently Asked Questions (PAA)
What garments can be made using batik stripe fabric?
Due to the breathable 100% cotton construction and 115cm width, this textile is highly versatile for apparel. Designers frequently utilize it for flowing summer dresses, structured resort-wear shirts, bohemian skirts, and custom boutique accessories like tote bags and purses.
How do I maintain and wash hand-dyed tie-dye fabric?
To preserve the depth of the crimson and amber dyes, machine wash the fabric in cold water on a gentle cycle without any bleach. Because hand-dyed textiles can release excess surface dye during their first few washes, it is highly recommended to wash dark colors separately. Tumble dry on a low heat setting and remove promptly to prevent deep wrinkling.
Is the batik stripe fabric dyed using safe processes?
Yes. Our factory in Pekalongan adheres to strict manufacturing standards. Whether we are utilizing stable chemical dyes for maximum colorfastness or natural color extracts, the process is carefully managed to ensure the final textile is entirely safe for consumer apparel, children’s clothing, and daily household use.
Technical & Wholesale Specifications
As a primary manufacturer, batiksfabric.com provides reliable scaling for B2B buyers, wholesalers, and independent design houses.
- Material: 100% Premium Cotton
- Construction: 130×70 thread count, 40sx40s combed yarns
- Fabric Width: 115 cm (44 inches)
- Wholesale Capacity: 100,000 yards (equivalent to 1x 20ft container) with a standard 1.5-month lead time.
- Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 100 meters per style, pattern, or colorway.
- Standard Packing Options:
- Roll packing (4 pieces @ 30 yards = 120 yards per roll; approximately 150 kg/roll).
- Box packing (6 rolls = 720 yards).
- Custom Retail Packing: We offer custom bolt packing (10, 12, or 15-yard increments) and exact custom pre-cuts for the quilting industry, including 3-inch, 5-inch, and 10-inch squares.
Partner with Ambologo for Your Textile Supply
Since 1960, our factory has prioritized manufacturing reliability, structural fabric integrity, and authentic artisanal design. Whether you require standard roll packing for large-scale garment manufacturing or custom pre-cut squares for a retail quilting catalog, our export logistics team is prepared to fulfill your exact specifications. Contact our wholesale department today to secure your order, request sample swatches, or discuss custom colorway developments for your next seasonal collection.



