CREATIVE TECHNIQUES IN BATIK AND TIE-DYE ON RECYCLED FABRICS USING NATURAL DYE FROM GREY MANGROVE: THE BEAUTY OF SUSTAINABILITY – A CASE STUDY OF KOH LANTA COMMUNITY, KRABI PROVINCE

Abstract

The objective of this research to study and develop the dyeing of fabric using natural dyes derived from mangrove bark on recycled fabrics, with the goal of experimenting with environmentally friendly batik and tie-dye fabric products. the research was conducted in the Ban Ton Libong community, Koh Lanta, Krabi Province, using the concept of sustainability and product development to strengthen the community economy. the research employed both qualitative and quantitative methods, starting with the collection of data from various documents, observations, questionnaires, and interviews with 50 individuals involved in the area on the use of recycled fabric products and natural dyes. the data was analyzed to assess the feasibility of product types, the popularity of recycled material products, and the community's collection of recycled fabric materials, including leftover curtains and fabrics from local hotels, which were transformed into yarn and woven into fabrics.

The research results revealed that when experimenting with dyeing recycled fabrics using natural dyes extracted from sea buckthorn bark through traditional processes that reduce chemical use, orange-brown and red-brown colors were achieved using tie-dye and batik techniques. the products that consumers were most interested in and which sold continuously included  T-shirts, fishman pants, fabric bags, and shawls. of these, 75% of participants were interested in products made from recycled materials, and 58% were willing to pay a higher price if the products contributed to environmental conservation. both tourists and local entrepreneurs showed interest in products made from recycled materials and that promoted sustainability. this study demonstrates the potential of communities to utilize existing resources to create environmentally friendly products and boost the grassroots economy, a model that can be adapted by other communities with natural resources to achieve long-term sustainability.