Patra: 50 years of fashion
This year, Patra celebrates its 50th anniversary delivering high quality fashion in natural fabrics. Although a lot has changed since we arrived in May 1964, both in terms of fashion and the wider world, our […]
Author: Rita Patra
Cool Cotton and Silk Outfits for Summer
Our summer range is full of colour – from big bold tones to soft pastel shades. And we’ve added some really exciting new prints too. Our collection has been designed so you can mix and match across our colour palettes with ease. Best of all, our natural fabric mean breathability and comfort, so you’ll stay feeling fresh and confident.
Grand Designs: Fabric printing through the ages
From ancient oriental art to modern digital methods, here is a look at the wonderful world of textile printing. Printing, unlike dyeing, can use many colours to add a pattern on to a piece of […]
Arctic Challenge
Battling the elements with the help of Patra thermals Stuart Foulstone, Civil Engineer and intrepid adventurer, will shortly be undertaking an Arctic dog sled challenge. This dangerous expedition, which involves spending five days and nights in sub-zero conditions, […]
The Silk Road
A treacherous journey that shaped the modern world The Silk Road played a major part in the cultural and economic development of both Europe and Asia. This brutal route over land and sea transported far more […]
High performance silk thermals and base layers for outdoor sports
Patra base layer essentials are versatile, breathable and ready for action From the ski slopes to the race track and every mountain range in-between – our silk base layers work hard to keep your body […]
Checks, Pastels & Florals – Spring & Summer Trends from Patra
Look great with our pick of the top trends for Spring and Summer The cold weather won’t be here for too much longer and it will be time to pack away your winter woolies before […]
Yarn dyeing – Weaving an ancient tale of colour and quality
At Patra we pride ourselves in doing things properly – and in the world of dyes one method stands head and shoulders above the rest. Yarn dyeing produces a greater depth of colour and a […]
It’s time to put the spring back in your step
Make every day a holiday with our new Spring-Summer collection Inspiration for this season’s new range has come from the warm colours and feel of the Mediterranean islands. We’re celebrating the region’s vibrant blue skies and […]
The wonders of spider silk
The extraordinary cloth that took three years and over a million spiders to produce At some point, most of us have probably paused to marvel at the beauty and strength of a spider’s web. And […]