IKATSI DPW Jakarta-Banten and UPN Veteran Jakarta to Collaborate in Seminar and Ecoprint Training

BULETIN TEKSTIL.COM/ Jakarta -Ecoprint, a colouring technique using natural materials is now getting popular and developed.

According to Sharlene Bohr, ecoprint is a printing technique involving natural sources such as plants, leaves, and flowers. In Indonesia itself, ecoprint is uncommon.

Ecoprint is commonly used in fashion. Originating from the words “eco” and “print”, ecoprint literally means printing, colouring, and making products using natural materials.

In fashion, ecoprint is a technique that requires various media in form of plants such as leaves, flowers, branches, and roots. The motifs made depend on the curves and shapes of the plants used. Ecoprint is a new and refreshing technique for the business world.

Seeing the promising business and development, IKATSI DPW Jakarta-Banten is collaborating with UPN Veteran Jakarta to hold Ecoprint seminar and training themed “Natural Fabric Colouring Technique” in Bhinneka Tunggal Ika Auditorium, UPN Veteran Jakarta on Wednesday, February 8^th 2023.

On this occasion, representatives of the Chancellor of UPN Veteran Jakarta, Dr. dr. Ria Maria Theresa, SpKJ., MH. and Dean of the UPN Faculty of Engineering Dr. Ir. Reda Rizal, M.Si represented by M. Aripudin Lukmana M.ST., MT. Also present were the Chairman of the IKATSI DPP Honorary Council Col. (ret) Agus Muntarto, ST, SH., M.M, along with the IKATSI DPP Board of Directors, Vice Chairperson 1 Redma Gita W., Vice Chairperson 2 Sukotjo, Secretary General Himawan Saputra and Executive Director Riza Muhidin.

The presenters were Dr. Ida Nuramdhani, S.SIT., M.Sc, a lecturer at STTT Bandung and also a natural dye expert, then designer Musa Widyoatmodjo and Rr Liendia Sistinawa M as trainers.

Also seen among the seminar and training attendees were the senior alumni of UPN Jakarta, Beddy AY and Mrs. Darmawan. Mr. Dimas as representative of IKMA Kemenperin was also present.

The seminar started by singing the national anthem, Indonesia Raya, then continued by opening from Alfi Wichandra as the head of the seminar and training committee, then by Redma G Wirawasta as the Vice Chairperson of DPP IKATSI.

In his remarks, Redma stated that this event is the first follow-up action of MoU between DPW IKATSI and UPN Veteran Jakarta.

“We hope there will be more activities in the future, both seminars and training, that will certainly be beneficial for the continuity of the textile industry,” Redma explained.

Redma was also pleased to learn that UPN Veteran Jakarta has opened its own textile department this year. According to him, though there are few obstacles, the textile industry is still growing and will require human resources in the textile sector.

Meanwhile, according to Dr. dr. Ria Maria Theresa, SpKJ., MH, UPN Veteran Jakarta had its own textile academy since 2002, but closed due to its low demand. Since 2019, UPN Veteran Jakarta has submitted a permit for Bachelor of Textile Engineering study program, expecting full support until the permit is issued.

“Good luck on the Ecoprint seminar and training, I hope everyone will benefit from it,” Ria stated.

The first session of the event then ended with the handover of Memorandum of Understanding and placard, continued by the second session.

Second session is then started with presentation of the business from one of the Ecoprint’s trainer, Rr Liendia Sistinawa M.

Rr Lienda Sistinawa M with the result fabric of Ecoprint

Documentation of the event can be seen below

Result of Ecoprint training

Beddy AY, representative of contributor team of Bulletin Tekstil Jakarta, interviewed Linda as the trainer.

Below is the interview documentation

Q: How much is the failure percentage of the print since the knowledge of the materials is limited?

A: The failure depends on the work. For example, there should be no dripping in the squeezing process, colouring, and binding process. The failure rate of the printing is around 25% but it can also be both reduced or increased depends on the work.

Q: Has any further research done regarding the measurement of the natural materials used in Ecoprint? Are there any effects on its users since the skin’s sensitivity of each individual is different?

A: I have never taken part in any research, but personally I have used one of the leaves that gives itchy effect, but after going through the washing process, the leaf-printed fabric no longer has any effect on the skin.

The full event documentation can be seen on the YouTube link. SEMINAR DAN PELATIHAN ECOPRINT

(Red B-Teks/ Beddy AY)

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