In ‘Batik’ work, molten wax is applied to fabrics before dyeing them.Some chemicals used in identifying and cleaning fabrics are highly flammable, eg, methylated spirit and acetone.

Burning tests on very small samples.Chemical tests of fabrics, yarns and threads using the reagents listed below.

Application of digital images onto synthetic fabrics. Images can also be applied to polyester-coated wood, metal, plastics and ceramics.

Using heat, either from a pyrography tool or heat gun to distress the surface of fabrics to create an aesthetic effect.