What are the best socks fabrics?
Guide to the Best Sock Materials: Cotton, Bamboo, Silk and Merino Wool Choosing the right fabrics for socks can make a huge difference in your everyday life as they are the first line of […]
What is Bamboo fabric and why we love it
Read on to find out where it comes from, how it’s made and why we love to use Bamboo in a wide range of our products. Bamboo is the fastest-growing plant in the world and […]
A Quick Guide to Doing Laundry
How to wash your clothes: water temperature for different fabrics, different types of detergents and the methods for treating common problems like stains and odour. Keeping your clothes clean is important for maintaining personal hygiene. […]
Microplastics and the fashion industry
It is no secret that the fashion industry itself has a huge impact on the environment. It is responsible for 20% of global wastewater, 10% of carbon emissions and huge amounts of waste. One garbage […]
Why Is Silk So Popular?
The wonderful properties of silk that you must know about Not only is Silk one of the strongest natural fabrics in the world, but there are many other properties of silk that make it great. […]
Mending/Darning Clothing
Mending, repairing, reusing, and recycling Mending clothing is the act of repairing imperfections that have developed from being well-worn. These include holes, tears, missing buttons, or permanent stains. Most often, repairing these involve some kind […]
2022 HIGHLIGHTS
2022 has been a year of many ups and downs, but as the year draws to a close, we’re taking a look at the news that stood out to us this year. This is a […]
Keeping Cosy This Winter
Keeping Cosy This Winter Cold weather can be brutal, especially if you aren’t wearing the right clothing. It is essential that you know how to layer properly and stay warm during the winter. Proper layering […]
Benefits of Silk during the winter
At Patra our story began with Silk. The elegant and luxurious feel on your skin is second to none. So, what other benefits of silk are there, especially through those cool winter months? Silk is […]
How to build a sustainable wardrobe
How to build a sustainable wardrobe It is no secret that the fashion industry is constantly destroying the environment. Let’s be honest, even natural fabrics can come with a cost to the environment, therefore it […]