Made to last

Jørgine Massa Vasstrand, perhaps better known as Funkygine, has grown up in wool from Devold, but there is one garment that evokes particularly good memories.

"My favorite garment from Devold is probably the Nordsjø sweater from my grandfather. I always wear it when I am at our cabin at Strandafjellet. I remember the sweater was so big it reached to my knees when I was a child", says the 29-year-old, who is one of Devold´s Brand Ambassadors.

Blaatrøia has been in use among seamen along the Norwegian coast since the 19th century. The sweaters are tightly knitted usingour best comb yarn, to keep wind and weather out. Gradually, the Blaatrøie became a garment every sailor with respect for himself owned, and for many years Blaatrøia, has been Devold's best-selling product in workwear. Due to its elegant, form-fitting design, it soon became just aspopular among other people as well and was readily used for workwearand leisure alike.

Norwegian wool is one of the most environmentally friendly and sustainable textiles in the world today, and the Norwegian wool we buy through Norilia is certified with the Norwegian "Svanemerket" label. Due to the fact that the Norwegian agriculture communityis well organized, we can ensure transparency of the entire value chain; from the sheep farmer, through the wool pipline, all the way to you, the decerning consumer.
 
There is very little pesticide residue in Norwegian wool. In the summer, over 85% of all Norwegian sheep graze in the open land where no pesticides are used whatsoever.