Benefits of Bamboo towels
Organic, Soft and Skin kind: Patra’s Bamboo Towel Range Delivers Sustainable Luxury Probably the best thing after a warm and relaxing shower or bath is wrapping yourself in an extra-soft towel. That feeling of a […]
Health and Wellness
Tips for Earth Day 2020
Easy ways to help the environment and make the world a bit greener Earth Day 2020 is not only about celebrating our home, Earth, but also raising awareness of important issues, such as climate change, […]
Better sleep hygiene
Simple ways to improve your sleep The quality and quantity of sleep we get each night can impact many aspects of our lives, so when you get the chance for a bit of shut eye, […]
The best underwear for your health
How to choose the right underwear and base layers for better wellbeing Our underwear is the basis of our clothing. Feeling comfortable in it is akin to feeling more relaxed and confident in our professional […]
Sustainable and Versatile Bamboo Clothing
Why Bamboo clothing is the perfect choice for comfort as well as a more ethical wardrobe Fashion is probably the world’s biggest polluter. The industry depletes resources, pollutes water and air and creates a lot […]
Natural Fabrics and the “Fashioned from Nature” Exhibition at the V&A
Patra highlights the importance of natural fabrics and the relationship between nature and fashion The link between fashion and nature is intrinsic and long-standing. For centuries we have been using natural resources, everything from feathers […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Travelling the World and Taking on Challenges with our Baselayers
Multi-faceted Silk and Bamboo thermals protecting you from the elements Over the years, we have sponsored several organisations and charities with our thermal baselayers. It has been not only fascinating having our thermals tried and […]