Iceland blog articles and news announcements

July 2019

Iceland, an island with more sheep than men

Even though the wool counts for little of the income from sheep in Iceland (less than 15%) it is the wool for which they are know. The particular qualities of Icelandic wool are due to the uniqueness of the Icelandic sheep,

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 economy and culture is evident to any visitor when they see rows of stores in downtown Reykjavík selling Icelandic sweaters.

October 2018

New Icewear Magasín store in Smáralind shopping mall

Icewear has opened today a new and stylish Icewear Magasín store in Smáralind, which is the first time this company opens its doors in a shopping mall in Iceland.

September 2018

Shopping Tax-Free in Iceland - VAT refund to make your dollar

For those things you can bring home with you, Iceland offers an incentive for you to buy. Here’s how you can use the tax or VAT refund to make your dollar—or Króna—stretch further.