Resist dyeing (
resist-dyeing) is a term for a number of traditional methods of
dyeing textiles with patterns. Methods are used to "resist" or prevent the dye from reaching all the cloth, thereby creating a pattern and ground. The most common forms use
wax, some type of paste made from starch or mud, or a mechanical resist that manipulates the cloth such as tying or stitching. Another form of resist involves using a chemical agent in a specific type of dye that will repel another type of dye
printed over the top. The most well-known varieties today include
tie-dye and
batik.