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Alafoss - tradition of quality since 1896.

When Alafoss was established at the end of the 19th century, it was marked as the true beginning of Iceland's wool industry. Alafoss is located in the old factory house by the waterfall Alafoss that was used to drive the mills of the old factory. There you can find a great selection of the popular traditional Icelandic wool sweater (lopapeysa), knitting wool yarn, Alafoss blankets and almost any wool product you can think of as well as experience this important side of Iceland's industrial history in the form of the factory building and an exhibit of selection of old knitting machinery and photographs from the early days.

Alafoss.is is a new online store that gives you an easy access to Icelandic wool sweaters, apparel and accessories, Alafoss wool blankets, knitting yarn and knitting patterns, Icelandic art and design and souvenirs at a resonable price - all available to buy online.