Iceland blog articles and news announcements

September 2019

How to buy a Icelandic sweater or Lopapeysa?

There are a lot of things to take into account when buying a traditional wool sweater

July 2019

Iceland, an island with more sheep than men

Even though the wool counts for little of the income from sheep in Iceland (less than 15%) it is the wool for which they are know. The particular qualities of Icelandic wool are due to the uniqueness of the Icelandic sheep,

June 2019

Is Icelandic Wool Itchy? What to Know if You Have Sensitive Skin

Icelandic wool is especially adaptable to different skin types, because its two different fiber types are used to make varying weights and softness of yarn.

April 2019

From Boom to Bust and Back Again: Knitting and the Icelandic Economy

The importance of knitting to the Icelandic economy and culture is evident to any visitor when they see rows of stores in downtown Reykjavík selling Icelandic sweaters.

October 2018

New Icewear Magasín store in Smáralind shopping mall

Icewear has opened today a new and stylish Icewear Magasín store in Smáralind, which is the first time this company opens its doors in a shopping mall in Iceland.