Blog articles about Iceland and company announcements

February 2021

Lent in Iceland: Bollu, Sprengi and Öskudagur tradition

As long as there have been communities living in Iceland, there have been traditions of feasts and merrymaking. Christianity came to Iceland around the year 1000 bringing many of the traditions celebrated today.

March 2020

Is Iceland dark for 6 months in wintertime? Short days during winter

Good news—there is still daylight in Iceland during the winter, after all, it’s just that there are shorter daylight hours.

February 2020

Here’s how to layer blankets for maximum warmth: Reducing high heating costs

Learn how Icewear’s 100% wool blankets help you keep warm in winter while also reducing heating bills, all in Nordic style, layered to meet your needs.

couple in warm parka jacket in the mountain

January 2020

Preparing for Icelandic winters with the right parka

Winters in Iceland can be downright cold, depending on where you call home, so gear up. The temperatures during the circa 5 months of winter (November 8 to April 4).

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.