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This cultural Icon is a fantastic piece of clothing. The beautiful sweater has earned an international reputation for its warmth, insulation abilities, and breathability. The wool does not absorb moisture so when wet, it keeps you warm. It can be worn by itself or as a layer underneath clothing.
As a breed, the Iceland sheep is unique - the purity of the strain has been protected by centuries of isolation. The wool it produces has no counterpart. Evolving over 1,100 years of exposure to the sub-Arctic climate, Icelandic wool has a distinctive combination of inner and outer fibers. The outer fibers are long, glossy, tough, and water resistant, while the inner ones are fine, soft, and insulating, providing a high resistance to cold. A further striking characteristic of the Iceland sheep is its natural colors, black, grey, and brown as well as the usual white. Together, these create the distinctive look of Icelandic knitwear.
TIP: Wool sweaters are itchy so you might want to wear a long sleeve shirt underneath.
Where to buy Icelandic wool sweaters?
There have unfortunately been examples of sweaters being knitted abroad and sold in Iceland. To get an Icelandic sweater, made from Icelandic wool by Icelandic hands I suggest shopping them in Álafoss. They are a well-trusted Icelandic company operating since 1896 and are a cool authentic place to visit.
There are more places you can shop from but I will only list places as I verify their authenticity and quality and Álafoss is a great start.
Álafoss - Google Maps
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