Please note that this product is available to view and purchase both ONLINE (for shipping or in-store pickup) & IN-STORE. All sales are final on discounted products.
Last chance for Lopi Wool Blankets! Our North American importer no longer offers annual pre-orders for these beauties due to logistics, but this Fall 2023, Urban Yarns had the opportunity to take ALL of their remaining stock off their hands. All in-stock designs and quantities are as shown and are final sale; no further blankets are available in-stock or to order.
Made from 100% Icelandic wool, these blankets are lightweight, durable, and warm, making wonderful holiday gifts or additions to your own home. These designs range from 110-140cm (43-55") wide by 170-210cm (67-83") long. For the dimensions of a specific design, visit the Ístex Lopi website. There you can click on any blanket image to view it enlarged.
The Manufacturer: Ístex Ltd. is the main wool manufacturer in Iceland, with over a century of wool tradition behind the products. Their wool blankets are designed with narrative threads that weave together a modern sensibility of style, the artistic inspiration of a dramatic landscape, and the unique quality of Icelandic yarn.
The Wool: Icelandic wool has been crucial to the survival of Iceland as a nation as it provided both warmth and protection throughout centuries of harsh weather. It is also quite unique compared to the wool of other sheep breeds. The inner fibres are fine, soft and highly insulating, while the outer fibres are long, glossy and water repellent. Both manufactured and hand knit products made of Icelandic wool are extremely durable, lightweight and breathable.
Care: These blankets are hand wash or dry clean only, but due to the natural anti-microbial properties of non-superwash-treated wool, often a thorough airing-out is all that is required. If storing these blankets for an extended period, we recommend washing or dry cleaning before storage and then storing in an airtight bag or bin with mothballs, cedar balls, or lavender sachets. For spot-cleaning or full hand washing, we recommend lanolin-free Lopi Wool Soap or Soak, or lanolin-enriched Eucalan.
