Here is a great chance to own a wonderful Dale of Norway garment at an affordable price.

This Dale of Norway 100% pure new wool jumper is a part of the "Dale Classics" range and can be worn as a ski jumper, as a wonderfully cozy and warm outdoor pullover or as a fashionable item anywhere you wish.

The condition of this item is very good. The jumper was bought recently and worn only once, there are zero marks, stains or other indications that this jumper is not new. The wool is of the highest quality, as it is in all Dale of Norway products. The wool is also in excellent condition and has not pilled or pulled loose at all. The collar and cuffs are in excellent condition too. Collar and cuffs are areas that are often the first to show signs of wear in a garment. This pullover, as you may see from the photographs, has collar and cuffs that are not blemished at all.

The deisgn is based on traditional Norwegian knitting designs and is typical of the region and also typical from the craft of Dale of Norway, which is why this pullover is a part of the "Dale Classics" range.

• 1 x Dale of Norwar, "Dale Classics" pure new wool jumper.

Description:

• 100% pure new wool
• Norwegian craftsmanship and tradition ensures that this garment is durable and hard wearing, which one might not necessarily expect from wool if not already familiar with Norwegian knitting.
• Unisex, can be worn by men or women.
• Size: Ladies medium or Mens small.
• Dimensions: Shoulders seam to seam 22.5" (drop shoulder), an app. is about 18.5", armpits across 21", length from back of the neck to hem 22", inside arm 19", tapered hem 18"
• Design: Traditional norwegian
• Suitable for skiing, this garment is remarkably warm, the natural fibres are excellent at trapping body heat and keeping the cold out. Light snow will not cause the jumper to get saturated and wet. For heavy snow or rain, a jacket with a membrane is more appropriate.
• Breatable
• Suitable for hiking
• Suitable for ourdoor work
• Can be worn as an outer garment with layers underneath (useful when skiing or hiking)
• Can also, of course, be worn indoors and is very cosy and comfortable
• Inside of the jumper is not scratchy or itchy for the wearer due to the internal knitting style which is typical of these high quality jumpers and is usually referred to by knitters as the "Fair Isle" technique.

Condition

• Very good condition
• No stains or damage
• No pilling or pulling of the wool
• Collar and cuffs in excellent condition

Information about Dale of Norway

Dale of Norway has been producing woolen products since 1879.

Products

Though Dale of Norway is probably best known for their sweaters, they also produce and sell a wide variety of products. The company offers the traditional wool ski sweater for men, women, and children. Typically, many of the sweaters are labeled “unisex”.Dale of Norway also makes shirts, hats, scarves, gloves and leggings; most of which are knitted of wool but some are made of cotton as well. The company also sells the yarn that their sweaters are made of.

In 2008, Dale of Norway designed a sweater to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Norwegian Ski Association. The new design is based on traditional Norwegian designs combined with more contemporary colors and fits. Like most Dale of Norway sweaters, the 100th anniversary sweater is manufactures in sizes from 3 months for children to XXL for adults.

Process

Dale of Norway makes its products primarily by hand. The company's scouring line is one of only two in Norway and one of few in the world. Scouring removes dirt and shorter fibers from the wool, creating a higher quality product. The wool is then stretched on the worsted line. This process makes the wool less susceptible to fraying and other damage and also brightens the colors.

The wool is then spun into single lines of yarn which a put out to rest for a few days. Different numbers of single threads can then be spun together to create different thicknesses in the yarn. Most of Dale of Norway’s yarn is a 4-ply thickness, but 2 and 3-ply yarn is also available. The yarn is then dyed and hung and dried in high frequency driers.

After the drying process, the yarn is ready for knitting. Each product can be knitted to a different thickness by using a different gauge on the knitting machine. Then, each of the pieces are put together using techniques such as circular linking, which is connecting the loops one by one so they appear to be together. This is done to keep the product durable, but without losing its shape.

Source: Wikipedia.