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Orri - Icelandic Sweater - Black Heather

Orri - Icelandic Sweater - Black Heather - The Icelandic Store

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Orri - Icelandic Sweater - Black Heather

Q: Which size should I choose?

Lay a sweater that already fits you well flat and measure straight across the chest just under the arms, then match that number to the chest width column in the size table. Orri is cut like Fennrir, our best-selling men's sweater: size L is 57 cm (22.4 in) across the chest. We cannot alter a sweater, so pick the nearest size.

Q: Is it warm enough for a real winter?

Yes. Three strands of Plötulopi knitted together make this the thickest knit we sell. Ístex, the mill that makes the wool, describes Icelandic wool as lightweight, water-repellent and highly breathable, with fine inner fibres that insulate and long outer fibres that resist the weather.

Q: How does it feel to wear?

Thick, dense and warm, with the dry, springy feel of Icelandic wool. A lopapeysa is worn over a shirt or a long-sleeved top, the way Icelanders wear theirs, and worn that way it is comfortable all day.

Q: How do I wash it?

By hand, in lukewarm water, with a mild wool soap such as Lopisápa. Swish it gently without rubbing or twisting, rinse in lukewarm water, press the water out without wringing, and lay it flat on a towel to dry away from direct heat and sun. Store it folded, somewhere cool and dry, and not in a plastic bag.

Q: Can I exchange it if the size is wrong?

Yes. An unworn sweater in its original condition can be exchanged for another size under our return policy, linked at the foot of every page. Return postage is yours to pay unless the sweater is faulty or the mistake is ours.

Hand-knitted lopapeysa · 3-ply Plötulopi · Black heather with a grey and ash yoke

$424.00

Orri is an Icelandic man's name, and in Icelandic it is also the black grouse. A dark sweater for men who want the pattern kept quiet: two greys on near-black, in the thickest knit we make.

Orri, in short

Black heather body with a yoke of grey and ash-grey waves, diamonds and small checks
The same two greys repeat in a band above the hem and cuffs
Three strands of unspun Plötulopi knitted together, the thickest knit we sell
Hand-knitted in Iceland in men's sizes XS to 2XL; the measurements for each size are in the size table

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“This one is very smart and I shall wear it every day until the weather warms up. Highly recommended.”

John · Verified buyer

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Men's sizes XS to 2XL

Size & fit

Size	Chest width	Length to neck	Sleeve (underarm)
S	51 cm / 20.1 in	67 cm / 26.4 in	50 cm / 19.7 in
M	53 cm / 20.9 in	68 cm / 26.8 in	51 cm / 20.1 in
L	57 cm / 22.4 in	68 cm / 26.8 in	52 cm / 20.5 in
XL	60 cm / 23.6 in	69 cm / 27.2 in	52 cm / 20.5 in
XXL	63 cm / 24.8 in	70 cm / 27.6 in	53 cm / 20.9 in
XXXL	66 cm / 26.0 in	71 cm / 28.0 in	54 cm / 21.3 in

Measured flat: chest is the width across the front, length from neck to hem, sleeve from underarm to cuff. Lopapeysur are cut generously and are worn over a shirt or light layer. Between sizes? Here is how to measure a sweater you already own.

Description

Authentic, hand made, Icelandic Lopapeysa.

Material: Plotulopi, triple spun
Main color: Black Heather (#0005)
Pattern colors: Grey Heather (#9102), Ash Heather (#1027)

Origin: Made by hand in Iceland. 100% pure Icelandic wool.

Size: S-4XL
Stock: We sell only the sweaters we have in stock. Sizes that are sold out cannot be pre-ordered, and we do not offer custom orders.

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This is an authentic Icelandic Lopapeysa which is now a protected product name by the Icelandic food and vetinary authority. To qualify as such it must be made from wool sheered from Icelandic sheep. The wool shall be new, not recycled. The sweater must be knit from Icelandic lopi and it shall be hand knitted in Iceland.

Product facts

Material: 100% new Icelandic wool, three strands of Plötulopi, Ístex's unspun lopi
Made: Hand-knitted in Iceland
Main colour: Black Heather (0005)
Pattern colours: Grey (9102), Ash Heather (1027)
Style: Pullover with a round patterned yoke; ribbed neck, hem and cuffs
Fit: Men's. Size M is 53 cm across the chest laid flat (106 cm around) and 68 cm from hem to neck
Sizes: XS to 2XL; see the size table
Warmth: Extremely warm. Three strands of Plötulopi make this our thickest knit, made for an Icelandic winter
Care: hand wash in lukewarm water with a mild wool soap; do not leave it to soak; press the water out, never wring; dry flat
Protected name: qualifies as an “Icelandic lopapeysa” (Íslensk lopapeysa), a name protected in Iceland since 2020
Origin: Iceland

Care

Hand Washing: Icelandic wool sweaters should be hand-washed in lukewarm water using a mild detergent that's suitable for wool; Lopasápa
Avoid Agitation: Gently swish the sweater in the water without rubbing or twisting it, as wool is susceptible to damage when wet.
Rinsing: Thoroughly rinse the sweater in lukewarm water until all soap residue is removed.
Drying: Press out excess water without wringing, and lay the sweater flat on a towel to air dry. Avoid hanging or exposing it to direct heat or sunlight.
Storage: Store the wool sweater in a dry and cool place, preferably folded. Avoid using plastic bags, as they can trap moisture and cause damage. More info

Shipping, duties & returns

Shipping — DHL Express worldwide, fully tracked. Rates & times

US & Canada duties — collected at checkout; nothing to pay on delivery. How it works

Returns — unused items in original condition within 30 days; see our returns policy.

Orri - Icelandic Sweater - Black Heather

$424.00

Hand-knitted in Iceland

One sweater, one pair of hands

Every lopapeysa we sell is knitted by hand in Iceland from Icelandic wool, by knitters who have made hundreds of them. It takes days, not minutes — and it shows in the yoke.

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Why you'll love it

Three shades from one colour cardBlack Heather, Grey and Ash Heather are all shades from Ístex's Plötulopi card, so the next Orri is knitted in the same three colours as this one.
Worn all winter, even in AustraliaOne owner wears Icelandic sweaters through the winter in an Australian house with no heating on, and says he will wear this one every day until the weather warms up.
A fleece in two layersÍstex, the mill that makes the wool, describes Icelandic wool as two kinds of fibre: fine, soft inner fibres that insulate, and long, strong outer fibres that resist the weather. The result is lightweight, water-repellent and breathable.
Allowed to be called an Icelandic lopapeysaThe name has been protected in Iceland since 2020. It may only be used for a sweater hand-knitted in Iceland, in the round and without seams, from new Icelandic lopi wool, with a patterned round yoke. Orri meets each point.
Ready-made and sold from stockEach Orri is knitted and finished before it is listed. Order on a weekday before 14:00 UTC and we dispatch it the same day.

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Questions people ask before they buy

Which size should I choose?

Lay a sweater that already fits you well flat and measure straight across the chest just under the arms, then match that number to the chest width column in the size table. Orri is cut like Fennrir, our best-selling men's sweater: size L is 57 cm (22.4 in) across the chest. We cannot alter a sweater, so pick the nearest size.

Is it warm enough for a real winter?

Yes. Three strands of Plötulopi knitted together make this the thickest knit we sell. Ístex, the mill that makes the wool, describes Icelandic wool as lightweight, water-repellent and highly breathable, with fine inner fibres that insulate and long outer fibres that resist the weather.

How does it feel to wear?

Thick, dense and warm, with the dry, springy feel of Icelandic wool. A lopapeysa is worn over a shirt or a long-sleeved top, the way Icelanders wear theirs, and worn that way it is comfortable all day.

How do I wash it?

By hand, in lukewarm water, with a mild wool soap such as Lopisápa. Swish it gently without rubbing or twisting, rinse in lukewarm water, press the water out without wringing, and lay it flat on a towel to dry away from direct heat and sun. Store it folded, somewhere cool and dry, and not in a plastic bag.

Can I exchange it if the size is wrong?

Yes. An unworn sweater in its original condition can be exchanged for another size under our return policy, linked at the foot of every page. Return postage is yours to pay unless the sweater is faulty or the mistake is ours.