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Introducing the Autumn collection

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on August 23, 2013April 3, 2020
  • Collections

Mix-and-match silk pieces and new woollen fabrics We are very excited to announce the launch of the Autumn Collection. Our Design Team have used some unique fabrics and lovely design combinations to give a gorgeous […]

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How Do We Design a New Collection?

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on August 16, 2013April 3, 2020
  • Collections

Inside the Patra Autumn clothing design process   With over 40 years’ experience in creating silk and natural fibre clothes, we are always looking for inspiration for our new collections. Unlike other mail order catalogues, […]

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The Beauty of Silk Fabrics

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on August 8, 2013January 24, 2017
  • Information on Fabrics

Patra brings you a few fun facts that you might not have already known about silk.   When the word ‘silk’ is mentioned, it immediately conjures images of waves of light and luxurious fabric in […]

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Patra’s Silk Proves Essential Motorcycle Base Layer in the eGrandPrix

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on July 23, 2013July 14, 2015
  • Sport and Sponsorship
Sam West - Patra Sponsorship

On the 14 of July, motorbike racer Sam West, a long time user of Patra Silk underwear was testing them to the extreme in the scorching Spanish heat at Valencia circuit.  The Valencia weather was […]

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Covering Up but Staying Cool

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on July 16, 2013June 25, 2015
  • Fashion

We’ve all been waiting patiently for the sun here in the UK. Autumn, winter and spring have all seemed to meld into one long, dull, season of drizzle, wind and damp conditions. But at last […]

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Back Safe and Sound – but Without a World Record

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on June 15, 2013July 14, 2015
  • Sport and Sponsorship
rowing

Benno Rawlinson rowed 3000 miles in our silk pants. Here’s his story. Back in January, we were delighted to announce our support for Benno Rawlinson on his gruelling 3000-mile Atlantic rowing challenge. He and the […]

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Caring for silk clothing – It’s not as difficult as you might think!

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on May 20, 2013May 4, 2020
  • Information on Silk

Did you know you don’t have to hand wash silk?   Silk is like wool – it’s a natural, protein based fabric that is surprisingly resilient and long lasting. It is often categorised as hand […]

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Trend Watch: Patterned Trousers

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on May 7, 2013June 25, 2015
  • Fashion

Following in the fashion footsteps of D&G and House of Holland, we’ve brought out our own print pieces, with wide-cut, loose flowing silk trousers in on-trend floral and tribal patterns. Because we design our own […]

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Spring is here! But you can’t rely on the weather yet

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on March 12, 2013June 25, 2015
  • Fashion

3 Spring/Summer silk essentials for changeable weather At last! Crocuses are coming up and the first daffs are starting to peep out. It’s lovely and sunny, but we definitely detected a fluttering of snow this […]

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Pulling pants: Patra supports 3000-mile Atlantic rowing challenge

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on January 12, 2013July 14, 2015
  • Sport and Sponsorship
Rowing in the Atlantic ocean

We are delighted to announce our support of the incredible rowing feat currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean. Proud sponsors of Benno Rawlinson on the 8-man ‘Trade Winds 2013’ crew, it’s our men’s silk-mix Tanga […]

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