Blog articles about Iceland and company announcements

July 2024

Visit Iceland for Verslunarmannahelgi

Verslunarmannahelgi is the merchants or commence day held annually over the first weekend of August. In 2024 the long weekend takes place on 2nd – 5th August. It is a traditionally a time of camping out, music festivals, parties, family get togethers and many outdoor activities, and of course having fun!

June 2024

Iceland National Day A Cause for Celebration Since 1944

17 june, Iceland’s National Day is the annual holiday commemorating the foundation as The Republic of Iceland following independence from Denmark

woman hiking in the mountain in the winter time, lot of snow

April 2024

Introducing: 100% OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified Black Sheep Collection

Icewear released their Icelandic wool insulated collection on Iceland’s Sovereignty Day 1st December, in 2021. The range has continued to grow and Icewear have continued to innovate ever since, offering classical and modern styles of carefully designed clothing and accessories.

February 2024

Konudagur - Woman's Day in Iceland

All over the world, there are national and international holidays that celebrate women. There’s International Women’s Day, Mother’s Day, and many local traditions built around powerful female figures and mythical goddesses from legend and lore.

December 2023

Knitting in Iceland: An Expression of National Pride

Knitting and wool production have been staples of the Icelandic economy and way of life for centuries, but the sweater we now know as the Icelandic wool sweater, known in Iceland as the lopapeysa, is a more recent addition to the country’s cultural expression.