Bamboo clothing and its properties
Does good, feels good, looks good: Why Bamboo makes an excellent fabric In the modern world it’s important to make the right choices – from reducing plastic to being generally less wasteful. And you can […]
Author: Rita Patra
Our Spring and Summer 2018 Top 10
The best looks and our favourite styles from the Patra Spring / Summer 2018 Collection Whether you’re thinking of buying something special or just want to refresh your wardrobe, the Patra top 10 is packed […]
From pretty camis to thermal long johns: Exploring the origins of underwear
A brief history of underwear and the natural fabrics that make a perfect set of smalls Great underwear really makes a big difference, like dependable friends that you can always rely on. Made of natural […]
All about nightwear
A brief history of nightwear and what to wear for a great night’s sleep Have you ever wondered how your pyjamas, nightdresses or dressing gowns came about? Without them, our nights would be all the […]
Patra’s History: The UK family business with strong values
An interview with Mrs. Patra Patra Selections is a family business dating back through decades, with a long history behind it. Today, we are sitting down with Mrs. Patra, the founder of the company, to […]
Patra SS18 Collection introduction
Welcome Spring with our all-natural new collection of women’s clothing It’s still February and technically, still winter, but we are ready for warmer weather and delighted to finally introduce our newest Spring Summer collection! Full […]
An Introduction to Tencel fabric
Sustainable, breathable and comfortable Tencel clothing The latest fabric that is taking the fashion world (and beyond) by storm is Tencel. Despite not being a recent development, Tencel has managed to make brands and consumers […]
SS18 highlights – Patra edition
The best fashion trends for Spring Summer 2018 The warm weather isn’t here yet but it’s never too early to start thinking about your summer wardrobe! Spring Summer trends have dominated the internet and fashion […]
Remembering 2017: This year’s highlights and seasons greetings
Looking back at a memorable 2017 As we draw closer to the end of another year, we like to take stock of what has made it memorable. As usual, there have been highs and lows […]
Yarn Manufacturing Process – How is yarn made?
Yarn twisting, spun silk and the techniques behind producing quality natural fabrics Do you know how fabric is made? Have you ever wondered how we progress from a single thread to a whole garment? At […]