All about socks: From knitting to the finished product

How are socks made and what type of sock should you be wearing? Have you ever wondered how socks are made on an industrial level? Unfortunately, the days when most socks were made solely by […]
How are socks made and what type of sock should you be wearing? Have you ever wondered how socks are made on an industrial level? Unfortunately, the days when most socks were made solely by […]
Whether you’re on set or on the sofa this winter, we have breathable thermals to suit you As the nights draw in and the weather gets colder, indoors or outdoors, staying warm becomes a top […]
Essential items to create that perfect layered look There is a lot to love about crisp autumnal days, but dressing for weather that is chilly one minute and warm the next can be tricky. That […]
Think Merino is just for jumpers? Think again. The deluxe natural fabric finds new life in active wear Merino is a finely crimped fabric that comes from Merino sheep. Originating from Spain, this high quality […]
Patra is proud to be a sponsor of the Himalayan expedition – providing pure silk thermals and bamboo-cotton baselayers for team leaders and a bursary to one young explorer, Rebecca Hopkins. During August, the British […]
From death penalties for wearing the wrong colour, to the invention the search for a cure for malaria, dyes have a colourful past The history and methods behind fabric dying From Ancient Egypt to […]
Our new range is here – packed with gorgeous prints, colour palettes and natural fabrics for the season ahead We are delighted to introduce our new Autumn/Winter collection. We’ve taken the best of our classic […]
From drawing board to shop floor – the inspiration and design process behind our new collection The design process may have begun many months ago but we’ve now completed our range for Autumn / Winter […]
Patra sponsors young explorers on an expedition to the Himalayas Patra is a proud sponsor of the Himalayan expedition of the British Exploring Society. The trek, which will take place in the Ladakh region of […]
The colours, prints and cuts that made the grade on the runways Layers, knits, draping and wrapping. Bright colours and calming neutrals. Here are the top catwalk trends we expect to hit the high street this Autumn […]