Iceland blog articles and news announcements

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.

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.

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.

Shopping tax-free in Iceland: VAT refund to make your dollar count

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.

the Icewear store in the harbor in Akureyri, north Iceland

Icewear expands number of stores and takes over Vitinn Akureyri

Icewear and the Port of Akureyri have signed a five year contract for the operation and management of Vitinn, a service center for cruise ship passengers located in Akureyri, in northern Iceland.