PENINGKATAN KUANTITAS DAN KUALITAS BATIK, ECOPRINT JOMBANG DENGAN INOVASI TEKNOLOGI MESIN DRYROOM INFRARED.

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Abstract
Oemah Batik Nusantria, a batik business in Jombang, faces serious challenges due to the low quality
of its products, particularly batik and eco-print, compared to its competitors. The main problem stems
from the high humidity in Wonosalam, which slows down the fabric drying process by 1–3 days. This
condition reduces color quality, especially in natural eco-prints, and hinders productivity. Additionally,
designs that are unappealing to younger generations and a limited number of artisans further restrict
production capacity.The Community Empowerment Partnership Program (PKM) aims to improve the
competitiveness of partners by offering innovative solutions. The technological innovation
implemented is an infrared dryroom machine, which has succeeded in accelerating the drying process
of 12 pieces of fabric to 90 minutes (300% efficiency), while increasing productivity by up to 60% and
maintaining color quality. To address design issues, the PKM team provided training in motif
innovation using economical cardboard canting caps, resulting in five modern motifs that appeal to
various groups. Training in natural and synthetic dyeing was also provided to improve quality and
production capacity by up to 40%. This synergy demonstrates the role of academics in providing
technological solutions that combine local wisdom to support the sustainability of the batik business in
Sumberjo village.
Keywords: batik , eco-print, infrared, dryroom