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Silk Bedding – the lap of luxury

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on December 11, 2014April 3, 2020
  • Collections
Silk bedding

Sheets, covers and pillowcases that make bedtime truly restful There’s nothing better than a good night’s sleep. It is important to our physical and emotional wellbeing; impacting on our quality of life and mood. Many […]

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The versatility of silk

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on May 29, 2014May 3, 2018
  • Information on Fabrics

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 […]

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The Silk Road

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on March 25, 2014April 13, 2015
  • History & Science

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 […]

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High performance silk thermals and base layers for outdoor sports

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on March 13, 2014April 3, 2020
  • Information on Fabrics
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 […]

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Yarn dyeing – Weaving an ancient tale of colour and quality

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on February 20, 2014
  • History & Science

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 […]

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Good news from Patra

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on December 19, 2013June 25, 2015
  • Information on Silk

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 […]

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Taking Silk

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on October 29, 2013
  • History & Science

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 […]

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Parachutes: from circus beginnings to wedding dresses

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on September 25, 2013May 3, 2018
  • Information on Fabrics

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 […]

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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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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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