Blog articles about Iceland and company announcements

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.

April 2019

From boom to bust and back again: Knitting and the Icelandic economy

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

April 2018

What clothes to wear in Iceland?

If you're planning a visit to Iceland, you might expect perpetual snow and ice spread across a beautiful but intimidating tundra and ask yourself how do I dress for Iceland?