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 […]
Information on Silk
Good news from Patra
A positive review of 2013 and the warmest of wishes When you sit down with a cup of tea to read that morning’s paper, or select your favorite Sunday section to enjoy with a late […]
Taking Silk
Where does the phrase ‘taking silk’ come from? For many barristers becoming a member of the Queen’s Counsel is the ultimate goal. The status of a QC not only has formal privileges and great financial […]
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 […]
Caring for silk clothing – It’s not as difficult as you might think!
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 […]
Removing Smells and Stains from Silk Clothing and Dealing with Moths
Every so often, we receive calls from customers for help on removing particular stains from silk. In these instances, using delicate machine wash, handwash or dry cleaning your silk garments may not be […]
Patra Products To Be Sold At The Macclesfield Silk Museums
In the coming months, Patra is to have a selection of its products available to purchase at the Macclesfield Silk Museums, the UK’s leading silk attraction. “I am delighted that the Silk Museum chose us […]
The Pilots Of A Bygone Era Provide The Inspiration For Today’s Silk Scarves
When designing their jersey silk aviator scarf, Patra Silk looked to the warmth and comfort of pilot’s scarves from the 1920s and 30s, which were specially made to be smooth, soft and very warm. International […]
Eco-silk Can Neglect More Serious Environmental Problems As It Focuses On The Silk Moth
International silk retailer, Patra Silk, warns of green-flag waving in the silk industry, with eco-silk, or peace silk, activists focusing on protecting silk moths, while neglecting to tackle other areas of the garment manufacturing industry. […]