The History of Fabric
Fabric’s fascinating journey – from Egyptian shrouds to high-tech tops We have been using fabric from prehistoric times, and ever since it has been a fundamental part of our lives. Fabrics have come an awfully […]
Information on Fabrics
Natural yarns combine to create fabrics with a plethora of properties
Cashmere, silk, cotton and wool: the history and benefits of natural fabric mixes Silk is a stunning fabric, with many extraordinary properties. Although strong, breathable and hypoallergenic it is not always the ideal fabric for […]
The versatility of silk
From parachutes to printing, medicine to the military – there is more to silk than meets the eye Back in the depth of history right up to futuristic ambitions, designers, scientists and engineers have found […]
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 […]
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 […]
Parachutes: from circus beginnings to wedding dresses
Natural fabrics, and silk in particular, have some amazing properties that have been adapted for many uses, one such being the manufacture of parachute canopies. You would think that the stringent requirements of a parachute […]
The Beauty of Silk 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 […]