Operation of An Integrated ‘All in One’ Customized Batik Fabric Drying System for Traditional Cottage Operators in Kelantan

Abstract

This paper discusses the feasibility of the operating an integrated all in one customized batik fabric drying system for traditional local cottage operators in Kelantan. The proposed system has been collaboratively planned and designed with our industry partner, Kamaliah Batik Sdn Bhd. An integrated all in 1 customized drying room approach is presented with (1) an enclosed hang and dry oven room, equipped with heater, blower and filter; (2) four sets of mobile vertical hang and dry units; and (3) two units of mobile horizontal spread drying cabinet. The control module will be accessible by mobile phone application by the owner (added- value IoT feature). The proposed industry friendly system will significantly reduce time consuming individual labor-intensive work processes by 79%-91%, help produce more completely dried fabric, increase the quantity of fabric that can be dried (50%-60% increase), reduce cost and energy, and elevate overall batik productivity (up to 80%).