But local knitters are upset at seeing their profit margins diminished by the appearance of sweaters actually made in China, albeit from authentic Icelandic wool. The practice was started by some ...

A true Icelandic sweater must be handmade, and cooperatives like the Handknitting Association act as a guarantor of quality. Founded in the 1970s to increase the bargaining power of women ...

the association requires potential members to audition (with a sweater) and ensures that their work meets strict criteria: It must be made with wool from Icelandic sheep, conform to approved ...

REYKJAVÍK, Iceland, Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Icewear, the leading manufacturer and retailer of Icelandic wool products, has been operating in a changing market environment. One could say ...

Using Icelandic wool originally for traditional sweaters, Icewear has proven that a new standard for waste reduction is as sustainable as it is profitable. This innovation will drive the wool ...

The launch of the Icelandic wool-filled clothing aligns with Iceland's annual sheep round-up,“réttir,” a cultural event that mirrors the essence of Icewear's heritage. The launch also answers ...