Dale of Norway is a classic brand straight from the heart of, well, Norway. The brand has a long history which goes back to 1879 when its founder stumbled into the little town of Dale. There, he found a textile rich community and the possibility of hydroelectric power via a waterfall to run a wool factory.
From day one, the aim has been to make only high quality garments with the cultural essence of Norway. Almost 150 years later, the line spans the spectrum from men‘s, women’s & children‘s winter apparel and accessories.
In 1956 the brand created its first international splash by becoming the first ski sweater for the Norwegian national ski team. Ever since, Dale of Norway has been a partner of the team for Winter Olympics and World Championship apparel. The brand has stayed homegrown, genuine, and synonymous with skiing worldwide to this day.
Through the use of only the finest merino wool, Dale of Norway has created some incredible pieces for women. For example, the St. Mortiz Feminine Sweater ($328) is made of their skinsoft wool that is so satin soft it promises to give an un-matched next-to-skin feel. The design is a spin off an original World Ski Championship sweater.
Something that sets Dale of Norway apart from other high end ski apparel type brands is their Knitshell fabric. Dale‘s describes Knitshell as completely weatherproof material composed of water repellant wool that is coated with a windproof layer which still allows your body to breathe. A fabulous piece that uses this technology is the Norefjell Knitshell Feminine Jacket ($599). It‘s a trim fitting, water repellant hooded zip-up with a two-way zipper, and merino wool cuffs. The grey with pink color pops makes this an unforgettable piece that adds both function and fashion to many occasions.
There‘s no better way to finish and outfit than to accessorize with a new winter hat! The Dale of Norway Fjell Feminine Hat ($69.96) is another example of skinsoft merino.
As a woman, it‘s refreshing to see a brand stay so true to its core. From the beginning, Dale of Norway has been about quality, integrity and comfort. I believe they have maintained this and more. This amazing brand is well worth the money, and makes a wonderful holiday gift for the woman in your life, or even for yourself! Get out there, enjoy the winter, and ski in the classic style of Norway.
-Carley