Valur - Frost Grass Green Icelandic Wool Sweater

• Material: 100% pure Icelandic wool
• Made: Hand-knitted in Iceland from Icelandic lopi
• Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL
• Fit: Generous, traditional lopapeysa fit — see the size table below
• Care: Air out between wears; hand wash cool, dry flat

Measured flat across the garment: chest width is the flat width, length is from neck to hem, sleeve from underarm to cuff. Between sizes? Here is how to measure.

Valur, our iconic Icelandic wool sweater. The Icelandic name "Valur" translates to "falcon" in English a type of bird of prey. Falcons are known for their speed, agility, and keen eyesight, making them powerful hunters in the animal kingdom. Valur is a masculine name often associated with strength, agility, and freedom, much like the bird it represents..

Unparalleled Warmth and Quality

Crafted from 3-ply Plotulopi wool, this hand-made sweater offers exceptional warmth, rated at the highest level. The thickness is also maximized, providing unrivaled insulation against the cold. In Valur, you will find a companion for the coldest of weathers, a garment that stands as a testament to the protective warmth of its mythical namesake.

Material and Colors

• Material: 100% pure Icelandic wool, hand-knitted to perfection. Plotulopi, renowned for its insulating properties, is used to ensure both warmth and breathability.
• Main Color and Pattern Colors: Frost Grass (#02021) is the main color and a harmonious blend of Black Heather (#0005), Grey (#9102) and White (#0001) that perfectly complement the main color.

Sizing

Available in sizes from S to 2XL. Every sweater is ready-made and ships from stock — use the size table to find the fit that comes closest to your measurements.

Authenticity and Sustainability

Valur is an authentic Icelandic Lopapeysa, a term now protected by the Icelandic food and veterinary authority. To qualify as a Lopapeysa, the sweater must be made from new, not recycled, wool sheared from Icelandic sheep, hand-knitted in Iceland from Icelandic lopi wool.

Care and Storage

Owning a Valur sweater means caring for a piece of Icelandic tradition. We provide tips on how to store and clean your Icelandic wool sweater, ensuring that it remains a cherished part of your wardrobe for years to come. How to care and store the Icelandic Lopapeysa.

A genuine Lopapeysa — the name is protected by the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority: only sweaters hand-knitted in Iceland from new Icelandic wool may carry it. This is the real thing, not a machine-made imitation.

Made to order — some sizes are knitted for you after you order, in our standard sizes. How pre-orders work

Care — air out between wears; hand wash cool and dry flat. Full care guide

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

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

Returns — see our return policy.