Tie-dyeing is a popular form of fabric dyeing that creates a unique, psychedelic pattern on the fabric. While tie-dyed is the most commonly used term for this technique, there are several other synonyms that can be used interchangeably. Some synonyms for tie-dyed include batik, shibori, marbled, splattered and swirled. Batik is a wax-resist dyeing technique that produces intricate designs on the fabric. Shibori is a Japanese dyeing technique that involves folding, twisting, and binding the fabric before dyeing it. Marbling involves dropping ink onto a water surface and transferring the design onto the fabric. Splattered and swirled are self-explanatory, both producing patterns by throwing or swirling dye onto the fabric.