The thick sweaters are impossible to make by machine. One adult-size sweater takes between 14 and 25 hours to knit, depending on the numbers of colors used and extra features like zippers and buttons.

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 ...

Meet the woman helping make Iceland more sustainable, one sweater at a time. advertisement. AFAR. In Iceland, ... Pure Icelandic wool is notoriously soft, ...

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 ...

Icelandic woman in traditional sweater at ski-resort Couple showing Black sheep collection. Icelandic wool filled apparel Icela.

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 ...

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 ...