Iceland blog articles and news announcements

How often to wash clothes?

Everyone washes clothing much the same way you do everywhere else. There is a curious Icelandic local tradition however...

Icewear opens new store, its sixteenth, in Þingvellir National Park

Icewear is opening a new store in Þingvellir National Park, on the National Icelandic day, June 17. The opening comes at the lushest moment of summer with a backdrop of green landscapes and the longest days of the year.

Best clothes for summer that keep you cool

Hot weather is the perfect time to soak up the vitamin D, enjoy the outdoors, and embrace the warmer days. It can be a challenge to pick the best clothes for summer and to know exactly which materials and clothes keep you cool in hot weather however

man sitting on a fence in hot spring area in Iceland

Norwegian Constitution Day: Origin, events, and the Norwegian link to Iceland

On May 17th every year, Norway celebrates its Constitution Day as a commemoration of the signing of their constitution. On May 17, 1814, Norway declared independence from a previous union with Sweden.

man standing next to old house, the sea and mountain behind him

Science of Fashion: How different clothes make us feel

The Science of Fashion: How clothing can improve and change our mood