Norwegian wool

Norwegian wool is a durable material, known for its resilience and lustrousness. Due to the harsh climate and lush pastures, Norwegian wool has some very unique properties. 

Wool is stain resistant and has self-cleaning properties. The wool fibers outer layer consists of a protective layer that prevents dirt from getting stuck to the fiber. Because of the fibers high moisture content, wool is also anti-static, meaning it doesn’t attract as much dust. Wool’s chemical structure helps to absorb and trap odors. All these properties ensure that wool garments don’t need to be washed as often as synthetics. Usually it’s enough to just air out. 

Small and scattered herds, the cold climate, and strict infection control help limit disease and infections among norwegian sheep. The cold climate means less parasites. Treatment for parasites such as lice, ticks and flies is limited to geographical areas and herds with these challenges. Treatment with insecticides is mainly done in connection to spring pasture. Thus making Norwegian wool a safe and responsible choice. 

The climate also reduces the occurrence of bacteria. Pesticide is hardly used in agriculture and pasture land. Through the summer and early fall Norwegian sheep graze freely in the mountains and meadows. Therefore the wool doesn’t need chemical treatment, making Norwegian wool one of the world most eco-friendly textile fibers. Most of our wool comes from Norilia. All wool assessed at Norilia’s grade stations is Swan-label certified. The Swan is a nordic ecolabel introduced by the Nordic Council of Ministers.