Size chart and other consumer information

SIZE TABLE
SIZE TABLE
This is an overview of how Dale of No
Norway’s sizes correspond to the sizes in different countries.
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FEMININE SIZES
XS
S
M
L
XL
XXL
32
34-36
38-40
42-44
46-48
50-52
FR
34
36-38
40-42
44-46
48-50
52-54
IT
38
40-42
44-46
48-50
52-54
56-58
GB
6
8-10
12-14
16-18
20-22
24-26
USA,CAN
2
4-6
8-10
12-14
16-18
20-22
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BODY MEASUREMENTS IN CM
CHEST
82
88
94
100
106
116
WAIST
66
72
78
84
90
100
SEAT
90
96
102
108
114
124
MASCULINE SIZES
XS
S
M
L
XL
XXL
XXXL
EUR
40-42
44-46
48-50
52-54
56-58
60-62
64-66
GB
30-32
34-36
38-40
42-44
48-50
50-52
54-56
USA,CAN
30-32
34-36
38-40
42-44
48-50
52-54
54-56
BODY MEASUREMENTS IN CM
CHEST
88
94
100
106
112
118
124
WAIST
66
72
78
84
90
96
112
SEAT
90
96
102
108
114
120
128
KIDS MEASUREMENTS IN CM
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
10 years
12 years
CHEST
54
58
62
66
72
78
WAIST
53
55
57
60
62
68
SEAT
58
62
66
70
75
81
HATS MEASUREMENTS IN CM
HEAD CIRCUMFERENCE
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AUTHENTIC NORWEGIAN SINCE 1879
DESIGNED AND KNITTED AT DALE
Dale of Norway is known for its long knitting history, authenticity and quality. Since
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Norwegian patterns and the active Norwegian lifestyle. Today, the collection includes
authentic, contemporary and technical garments for fashion and sport.
The Dale Story
Premium qualities
Beautiful Norwegian designs
The village of Dale is nestled
between beautiful steep
mountains, waterfalls and fjords
on the West coast of Norway. In
1879, the historic textile factory
was established in this valley
with easy access to wool, strong
knitting traditions, and a great
supply of natural power from
the local waterfalls. Since then,
Dale of Norway has developed
stunning designs in premium
qualities that are known all over
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with 130 years of experience. The
highly skilled staff has developed
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even Weatherproof. Since the
knitting is done in Norway, the
team is able to follow every step
of production to ensure the best
possible quality.
Due to the cold winters, Norway
has a long tradition for wool and
knitwear. The beautiful patterns
have mostly been inspired by
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Long-lasting Norwegian wool
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unique knitting techniques, Dale
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ADVANCED WEATHERPROOF
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With its unique Weatherproof, water-repellent and windproof garments, Dale of
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Water and stain repellent wool
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garments are perfect for outdoor
activities. They keep you warm,
dry, even in rain and snow, and
maintain their crisp look. The yarn
is also stain and dirt resistant and
requires minimal care; ideal for
light colors.
The innovative Dale of Norway
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composition is more comfortable
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systems in the market; wicking
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The award-winning
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creates comfortable and elegant
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They are perfect for skiing and
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OFFICIAL OLYMPICS AND
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
SWEATERS SINCE 1879
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A part of Norwegian culture
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Popular timeless designs
Norwegians are said to “be born
with skis on their feet”. During
long winters with snow, skiing has
not only been popular for sport
and fun, but it is also used to
travel areas where no vehicles can
drive. It is no surprise that skiing is
the national sport in Norway and
that ski athletes the true heroes.
Since Dale of Norway is an
integral part of Norwegian history
and culture, the cooperation with
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Norwegian ski team with
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Olympic Games and World
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Olympic Games through
the International Olympic
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rights to use the Olympic rings.
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sweaters even more exclusive.
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Championships sweaters have
made the Dale of Norway brand
well known all over the world.
They are mostly named after
the location of the event, as
“Cortina,” “Vail,” “Calgary,” “St.
Moritz” and “Sochi”. These
beautiful sweaters are extremely
popular not only during the
events, but for years after. Dale
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SLEEVES INFO
SLEEVES INFO
Dale of Norway uses different sleeve design
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sleeve designs are indicated in the bullet points under each product.
RAGLAN SLEEVE
A sleeve inset that extends over the shoulder to
the neckline; seams run in an angle from underarm to the neck, providing free movement for
an active fit.
T - SLEEVE
A straight cut sleeve that drops the shoulder for
a loose fit.
J - SLEEVE
A sleeve inset with a slimmer arm width and
a fitted shoulder point, making the garment
perfect for general use.
SADDLE SLEEVE
A variation of the Raglan sleeve in which the
shoulder portion forms a straight band to the
neck, removing the seam across the shoulder.
FRENCH SHOULDER
As the J-sleeve with a fashioned shoulder seam,
which drops away on the back of the garment.
This design makes the seams almost invisible.
WOOL INFO
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COMBED WOOL AND YARNS
All of Dale of Norway’s yarns are
combed, as opposed to brushed,
a premium process that removes
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feel, little pilling, if any at all, and
a crisp look.
NORWEGIAN LONGLASTING WOOL
A proprietary blend of wool
produced at Dale from the
“dalasau” (valley sheep), known
for roaming freely in the vast
Norwegian hill sides while
grazing on natural pastures. This
yarn gives many of designs an
authentic look and is renowned
for its uniquely crisp look and
longevity. Hand wash.
SUPERWASH MEDIUM
WEIGHT WOOL
Our premium, 100% colonial
super wash yarn, produced
exclusively for Dale of Norway,
perfect for the traditional
medium- weight garments that
require a lighter and softer feel
next to the skin. Machine wash.
SKINSOFT MERINO
Our super wash Merino is one
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smooth next to the skin comfort.
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animal-friendly and superiorly
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MERINO EXTRA-FINE
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17.5 micron merino. It is spun
and knitted in a way that reduces
pilling, which is normally not
experienced with such soft
yarns. This is only possible
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yarn and because of the unique
knitting competence at Dale of
Norway. Machine wash wool
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WATER-REPELLENT, SOIL &
DIRT RESISTANT YARN
Dale of Norway has developed
a unique water, soil and
dirt repellent yarn based on
our strong and long-lasting
Norwegian wool, end even with
lighter wool qualities. It is perfect
for outerwear and lined sweaters,
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alternative to traditional outdoor
jackets for advanced Weaterproof
protection. Hand wash.
THE NATURAL INSULATION
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synthetics and other types of
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given weight, wool contains more
air spaces which, in turn, means
more insulation. That’s why wool
is better at keeping the cold out,
and the warmth in. In addition,
the natural crimp (waviness) of
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lacking wool’s crimp, are not able
to generate further insulation in
this way and often require more
bulk in order to provide the same
insulation properties.
SUPERIOR WICKING
Wool has a tremendous capacity
to absorb vapour – up to 28%
of its own weight before it feels
damp or wet. Subsequently, it’s
able to absorb sweat away from
the skin, move it through the
middle layers, and then release
it to the atmosphere. This offers
a tremendous advantage over
synthetic fabrics that cannot
match wools breathability since
they don’t have the same capacity
to move vapour, thus, creating
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surfaces with a positive charge,
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does not attract odor-causing
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