Innovation Day

Proposed product : Tie-dye machine

Background : Tie-dye is a term used to describe a number of resist dyeing

techniques and resulting in dyed products. The process of tie-dye consists of folding,
twisting, pleating or crumpling fabric, typically white fabrics, before bind it with a string or
rubber bands. Tie-dye products are now on the rise in the market as the process of making a
tie-dye product is relatively easier than other clothing products as well as aesthetically
pleasing to the public eye.

Main objective : This tie-dye machine is created for the purpose of making the
process of tie-dyeing easier.

Specific objective (Biology) : To apply eco-friendliness of the machine by using

natural dyes extracted by natural resources such as fruits and vegetables.

Specific objective (Chemistry) : To apply our knowledge of chemical dyeing process

into the product; usage of chelating agent (salts), dispersing agents (soap powder) and pH
modifier (vinegar)

Specific objective (Physics) :

Method:
1. Main product – Sketch out drawing plan, assemble the parts needed.
2. Biological & Chemical parts (dyes) – Extract natural pigments from the fruits and
vegetables, mix the chemical needed into the extracted pigments.
3. Overall – After step 1 & 2 is complete, conduct trial and error on product

Expected results : Product is working nicely with no faults; orb is spinning

vertically; dyes are absorbing the fabric; once dried, the dyes don’t fade from the fabric

Appendix :

Materials Price
Mounting board RM2.95
Cardboard
Transparent sphere - 16cm RM20.00
Small sauce bottle RM4.23
Blueberries
Dragonfruit
Turmeric
Spinach
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References : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tie-dye
https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/64619