The potential to revitalize Sasirangan fabric using natural dyes

Abstract

The fashion industry in Indonesia is increasingly developing with the demand for various fashion products that always follow fashion trends. Along with the increasing demand, Sasirangan fabrics began to lose their identity by dyeing using synthetic dyes. This is because synthetic dyes, which are relatively stable, are firmly attached to the fabric and the manufacturing process, which tends to be faster and cheaper. Sasirangan fabric production activities always produce a large amount of liquid waste, especially synthetic dyes that cannot decompose naturally. The liquid waste is directly disposed into the surrounding environment without going through any processing process, so that it has great potential for environmental pollution, especially in Kalimantan waters. Therefore, it is necessary to revitalize Sasirangan fabric coloring by using natural dyes. In addition to restoring the identity of the Sasirangan fabric, which is believed to be a “medicine” with various natural motifs and colors, it is also hoped that the selling value and creativity of Sasirangan fabric products will increase so that it can realize sustainable fashion and the 8th sustainable development goal, for the sake of ensuring the sustainability of a prosperous life on earth.