Our commitment is to create high quality products for versatile usage, which last through the most challenging conditions.

One is better than four. We believe a garment should be suitable for a lot of things and we design our clothes so you can. You shouldn’t need to buy a different garment just because you are going running instead of cycling. ​

Multi-purpose products, designed for a variety of uses, enable a wide-range of activity while reducing long-term consumption. We don’t want you to have a closet filled with single-purpose shells, insulation layers, or jackets. Whether it’s 3-in-1 jackets like Tvioddi, or multi-sport shells like Snaefell which are suitable for cycling, skiing, or hiking, kayaking or other outdoor activity.

We make garments that last and our commitment is to never compromise on fabrics that are not durable.​

Gudrun in Súgandafjörður with her Kria Jacket purchased two decades ago

​For nearly 100 years 66˚North’s products have been Designed and Proven in Iceland, worn by everyday people and outdoor professionals in some of the world’s most challenging conditions. Nothing makes us prouder than when we see someone in a 20 year-old-plus 66˚North jacket, whether that’s in the Icelandic highlands, around town in Reykjavik, or in our offices. We mean it when we say our products are “Made for Life!” 

The creation of new styles and everything that goes with it — from design, technical specification development, sampling, preproduction, and production-- is one of the most wasteful parts of manufacturing. 

Because we design products which have timeless aesthetics and enduring purpose, many of the styles in our catalog have been around for more than a decade. While each year we might make subtle performance or sustainability improvements, we are able to reduce the environmental impact of our collection by relying on improvement rather and overhaul. 

To reduce waste and live up to our standards of multi-purpose, versatile design, we are always looking for opportunities to shrink the product assortment. We believe we can do better for our customers, our business and the earth by improving, reducing, combining, and reinventing what we have rather than to make more and more things to chase less-efficient growth. Since 2018, 66˚North has reduced its style count (the number of products we produce) by 52%. 

When possible, we use recycled, upcycled, biodegradable, or organic natural fibers. However, function, necessity, and longevity come first. We would rather make a garment that lasts for a decade rather than one which is slightly more “sustainable” in the short term but has material which will break down and lead to waste after two or three years. ​

​Production:
Responsible Growth Planning

For most clothing brands and retailers, overproduction is a business strategy that fuels Black Friday events, holiday markdowns, outlet sales, and a whole ecosystem of overstock and discount chains: all of it multiplying the carbon footprint and perceived disposability of products. It creates the slightest financial gain at a steep environmental cost. Most companies plan to sell less than half of their products at full price. The incredible waste which results is intentional, expected, and profitable. ​

We see things differently at 66˚North. We don’t produce more than what our customer needs, we don't participate in Black Friday or other over-consumption-driven holidays, and we plan to sell over 90% of our product at full-price. What’s left over fills our Icelandic outlet store, and that’s it. We don’t want to produce more than is needed. Therefore responsible planning and purchasing is very important. If we have an extra stock we can‘t sell (outlet or other channels), we donate it in a sustainable way (in cooperation with Red Cross or similar). ​Nothing is ever destroyed or wasted. 

66˚North does not send raw materials or excess finished goods to landfill. Instead, we up-cycle what we have, just as Icelanders have been doing for generations. This is by design. Our Vik gloves come from leftover cuttings of PowerStrech fabric, Kria jackets are sewn from leftover Neoshell from last season’s Snaefell, our backpacks come from fabric used for fishermens’ bibs, and so on. We also produce small capsules seasonally such as with our Logn sweatshirt project or the Sölvhóll bum bags, made from leftover shearling. 

25% of all online sales Nov 27 – Nov 30 will fund the protection of glaciers in Iceland. 

Glaciers make Iceland an extraordinary place. Let's do what we can to keep it that way. 

Glaciers dominate the landscape in so many parts of Iceland. They are the view from our home and our destination during the weekend. They shaped our mountains and created our rivers which carve up the landscape and make our country extraordinary. 

Icelandic glaciers are one of the reasons we exist as a company and we want to protect them. Whether you shop with us today or donate directly to the Icelandic Wetland Fund, you will be helping us preserving the Icelandic glaciers for future generations. 

The Fund ensures that the restoration is carried out professionally and in accordance with approved methods and under the supervision of specialists of the Soil Conservation Service of Iceland.

The Icelandic Wetland Fund‘s primary objective is to contribute to the reclamation of wetlands and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Iceland, as well as promote the recovery of biosphere, birdlife and improving aquatic resources. 

Wetland restoration is a recognized means under the terms of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). An assessment of the impact is carried out by experts of the Soil Conservation Service of Iceland and reviewed by the scientists of the Agricultural University of Iceland and the University of Iceland, after which they will be submitted to the IPCC.  

The President of Iceland, Mr. Gudni Th. Jóhannesson, is the guardian of the project. 

Glacier Friday - The Icelandic Wetland fund

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Renowned photographer Chris Burkard's passion for preserving the Icelandic highlands.

At Glacier's End - Chris Burkard

Chris Burkard is a world renowned adventure photographer with a passion for Iceland. He's explored the furthest reaches of the country over the last decade, growing a strong affinity to documenting the glacial river systems that run from the highlands all the way down to the ocean.

Working with writer and fellow photographer Matt McDonald, the duo have released a new book – At Glacier's End.

'At Glacier’s End takes you on a journey down Iceland’s glacial rivers, from headwaters to sea. It features photographer Chris Burkard’s finest aerial images from nearly a decade of flights. Iceland’s rivers have become culturally iconic in large part because of Burkard’s incredible passion for them. Finally, all his best images from Iceland live in one place in this perfect coffee table book. Alongside those images, Matt McDonald takes the reader on a journey (in 10,000 words of prose) down these rivers, providing a cultural and environmental perspective from their formations to present day. All of Iceland's major rivers have become threatened by heavy industry in recent decades; however, a massive conservation movement is underway to save them today, led by the Icelandic government.''

Chris shared with us the philosphy behind book:

''Iceland’s nature has brought so much Joy to my life over the last decade. I felt really indebted to its people and its nature to create something that spoke to the importance of these wild places and what they have meant in my life. Iceland's glacial rivers are nature's abstract paintings. It seems obvious that rivers this wild and stunning are protected, yet the harsh reality is that many have been dammed, mainly to provide power for aluminum plants. A massive conservation movement is underway to preserve these rivers, but will it succeed? At Glacier's End gives a voice to Iceland's glacial rivers - providing both a cultural and environmental perspective - on the journey from glacier to sea.

When asked what motivated coauthor Matt McDonald to be involved in the project, he told us that he sees Iceland as one of the wonders of our world.

''Iceland’s nature is something not available many (if any) other places in the world. Perhaps as Icelanders, it’s hard to appreciate the unique landscape that are created when volcanoes and glaciers interact and form intricate, abstract glacial rivers. We’ve both been all over the world, but still remain stunned by the Icelandic landscape. We view Iceland as one of the wonders of our world.''

The book explores the current threats to Icelandic nature with an ever-expanding industry demand for hydro-electric power, and how the resulting rise of more power stations and dams threaten the future of the Icelandic wilderness and glacial river systems.

The Highland National Park project has been established by a collaborative group of Iceland's leading conversation bodies including Landvernd and Náttúruverndarsamtök, with a goal to unify and expand the national park system in Iceland to create a greater system of protection set to span across the entire highland region of the country. Their mission statement and objectives outline the vision for their project:

''The organisations and associations which stand behind this mission statement wish to achieve as comprehensive a unity as possible concerning the protection of the central highland of Iceland by establishing a national park to be owned by the Icelandic nation as a whole. We believe that a Highland National Park will be Iceland’s greatest possible contribution to the protection of nature. It will improve and strengthen Iceland’s image as a nation supporting the preservation of pristine land and wildlife and will be of tremendous benefit to all those who visit Iceland as well as to Icelanders themselves. The national park will be a sanctuary for those who wish to enjoy the natural environment of the central highland, and who take pleasure in outdoor activities and relish the first-hand experience of pure nature.

The central highland is one of Iceland’s greatest treasures, containing volcanoes, glaciers, voluminous rivers and waterfalls, colourful hot springs and mud pools, vast lava fields and broad expanses of black sand, all contrasted with oases of vibrant but vulnerable vegetation. Collectively, these natural phenomena and magnificent landscapes form one of the largest untamed wildernesses in the whole of Europe. The power of the natural forces at work there, including the interplay of fire and ice, continuously create and mould an imposing and dramatic terrain, while the tranquility and solitude of the wilderness can enchant visitors in such a way as to be an unforgettable experience.

To find in one area such an amazing collection of natural jewels as described above is truly unique on a worldwide scale, especially as such vast, unpopulated areas, where nature alone rules, are continually being reduced in number. We Icelanders are in the enviable position of still being able to stand guard over this invaluable treasure and to protect our central highland for future generations.

The establishment of a National Park of the Highland must entail the withdrawal of any plans for further dams, hydro-electric power stations and high-voltage pylons within the area. It is also very important that a satisfactory agreement is reached regarding any further extension of roads in the park, which should be tourist-orientated, have as little effect on the environment as possible, and blend in with the natural landscape.''

The duo recount some of their observations of the threats to the Icelandic highlands from their time spent travelling around the country:

 ''As Icelanders continue to see the inherent value in nature over extractive industries and the irreparable damage that dams and aluminium plants can have on its river systems, I think permanent protection is needed. In addition the alternative can be dangerous, overtourism can have similar damaging affects - which is why planning for a sustainable tourism future for Iceland is crucial. Attempting to not just make short term solutions for long term problems.

 ''The biggest current threat to the Icelandic Highlands are new hydropower projects for aluminum production, as they require huge reservoirs that bury large parts of the Highland and affect river flows to the sea. When in Iceland we learned about Iceland’s history creating dams for aluminum production, then the environmental movement that sprung out of the Kárahnjúkar project. It seemed now was a pivotal time – with exploding tourism – to create a piece of work that speaks for these rivers, especially since there is a strong economic argument for keeping them wild. Once we learned of the Highland National Park efforts, we felt that our photographs and words could perhaps help this park that we believe in. The tale in Iceland is a microcosm of the problem facing humans worldwide: how do we build prosperous communities while coexisting with our natural landscapes? It’s such a fascinating question to both of us.''

Sharing his book with 66 North and the Icelandic community, Chris hopes that the words and imagery from a foreign traveller can help bring a new perspective on the issue of preserving the highlands to the local people.

'The advocation of creating a national park has never been more important. Uniting peoples interest and interest groups to show all Icelanders that a national park doesn’t need to restrict freedoms but can overall have a net positive impact on everyone, from the tourist to the fisherman to the farmer. The goal is to protect this land from the large scale damage by protecting its landscape for the future.

People are very excited to be in support of preserving Iceland's nature and to have a deeper understanding of the long and complicated history iceland has had with industry, tourism and other issues. I think the goal when sharing the book in Iceland is to humbly share an outsiders perspective of why the country is so special. Sometimes it takes an outside voice to help people see those things.''

With the book set to reach a global audience, Chris hopes that the images and words from At Glacier's End can help to inspire people to raise their voice in the efforts to preserve Icelandic nature:

''Beyond the fact that Iceland features some of the most untouched wildnerness left in Europe, I feel like it is up to the people to make sure that we give a voice to these places that cant speak for themselves. The hope is that we protect Iceland for future generations and express the need for a national park to keep the most precious parts of the country safe from extractive industries.''

At Glacier's End is now available on the 66 North online store. Head here to see our full Glacier Friday story collection and head to halendid.is to learn more about the National Park Project.

''I think the heritage of 66 North and the country are synonymous.. the fact that it started as a way to outfit fisherman for the most unruly storms and still stands behind that ethos is really incredible. The brand also does an amazing job of telling incredible stories about its local people.'' — Chris Burkard

Renowned photographer Chris Burkard's passion for preserving the Icelandic highlands. | 66ºNorth

Inspiration from our friends. We got together with a few of our friends and asked about their favorite holiday traditions

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Our garments can last several lifetimes. In the 66°North workshop we fix the inevitable wears and tears of used products. We stock an archive of fabrics, buttons and zippers and will not only mend your garment but also do our very best to make it look as fresh as the day it was bought.

We sat down with a few of our friends and got an insight into their favorite Christmas traditions and what they'd most prefer under the tree this year.

We sat down with a few of our friends and got an insight into their favorite Christmas traditions and what they'd most prefer under the tree this year. | 66°North

From our repair shop in Iceland, 66˚North will repair any product we’ve ever made, whether it’s from a few seasons ago or anytime last century. This has been our promise to customers since Hans Kristjansson launched the company in 1926 from Suðureyri in the Westfjords of Iceland. When your customers are your friends, family, and neighbors, and their lives are at stake, it’s only natural. ​

66˚North also guarantees that it will take back any product at any time and ensure its recycling, or donation—whether done by ourselves or with the help of partners such as Red Cross. ​

66˚North guarantees that it will take back any product at any time and ensure its recycling, or donation—whether done by ourselves or with the help of partners such as Red Cross. ​

Nearly 5% of the Icelandic population takes part in the purchase of second (or third, or fourth) hand 66˚North clothing. You can buy used 66˚North products on this Facebook Group or from the Red Cross


Early 2016 we launched our “Indestructible” program and we asked our customers to bring in their worn-out 66°North products - or products in good shape but they no longer wanted to use it - in exchange for a discount of their next purchase. We evaluated the state of the product, repaired it if needed and gave it to the Icelandic Red Cross. We realized right away that product recycling was something we wanted - and needed - to make permanent at 66°North.

You can bring your old 66°North product to any of our stores and receive your discount. If we do not have stores in your country please contact us and we will give you detailed instructions of how you can ship us your product to our headquarters and receive your discount.

66°North was founded in 1926 by Hans Kristjánsson with the purpose of making protective clothing for Icelandic fishermen and workers braving the North Atlantic elements. Hans Kristjansson lived in Suðureyri in Súgandafjörður in Westfjords of Iceland where weather conditions were very harsh and suitable clothing was simply a matter of life and death for Icelandic fishermen.


Hans was passionate about creating garments that would hold up to the harsh conditions fishermen faced while trawling the Icelandic seas, so he moved to Norway to learn how to tailor and sew fishermen‘s clothing. When Hans moved back to Suðureyri he founded Sjóklæðagerð Íslands (Fishermen‘s clothing factory of Iceland) now better known as 66°North. 66°North derives its name from the latitudinal line of the Arctic Circle which touches Súgandafjörður where the company was founded in 1926.

From oil-borne canvas anoraks to award winning jackets

Today the company makes functional clothing without compromise for all kinds of outdoor activity. Fishermen‘s and workwear clothing is still a fundamental element in the operation but now there is much wider selection of protective clothing for all occasions than in the beginning of the company.

66°North has provided the Icelandic search and rescue team with protective clothing since 1928. This successful collaboration traces the evolution of outdoor clothing; from anoraks made from oil-borne canvas to the award winning Snæfell Jacket, made with revolutionary synthetic materials.

Winter is never very far away at 66°North. The Icelandic weather is infamous for being extremely unpredictable, offering different combinations of rain, wind, snow and sun every day. We’ve been challenging it for over nine decades; so we know a thing or two about versatility. 

Our philosophy has always been that weather shouldn’t be an obstacle when it comes to going places. Our clothing is designed to be comfortable in everyday life but at the same time keep you prepared for the worst.

Since 1926, 66°North has operated their own factories. Today, majority of the production takes place in We work closely with high quality fabric manufacturers to offer the most innovative and versatile materials available. Trained mountaineers, outdoor professionals and rescue team members test our products before they are manufactured in our own factories under close supervision.

This is how we know that clothing from 66°North will keep you sheltered and comfortable during the cold and wet winter days in the city and serve as a valuable ally when you decide to push your own limits in the great outdoors.

66˚North's approach to protecting the Earth

Carbon neutrality is only the beginning​

All manufacturing and distribution causes harm to the earth. How then can a company be “sustainable,” and does that word still have meaning? As it comes to clothing, we believe that over-consumerism, disposable products, and waste (which restarts the vicious cycle) cause the greatest harm to the earth. It doesn’t matter if you buy a biodegradable jacket if—due to function, quality, or aesthetics—you buy a new one every year. Through longevity of design, function, construction, care, and desirability, 66˚North expects our products to reduce the need for long-term consumption whether bought new or second-hand.  ​

While 66˚North is a carbon neutral business, it is only through our holistic approach to circularity that we can minimize harm, mitigate our impact, and make a net positive impact on the world.​

We also accept that there is no perfect solution. In all decisions to do with impact, there are trade-offs. We believe we have opted for the most responsible choices but acknowledge differing views and welcome your comments and criticisms.  

We released 274,1 tCO2e in 2019. We offset this with our combined business practices and by planting 2,741 tress


At 66˚North we believe these offsets should be at a human scale. That means we will always ensure our need for offsets is so low that we can offset our annual carbon footprint in a single day, with trees planted by our own staff. If our need for carbon offsets has grown beyond that scale, we have become too big. 

In order to maintain our certification as a carbon neutral company, we are required to buy carbon offset credits through a certified marketplace. This is done in addition to our staff planting days, meaning that the combination of offsets purchased and offsets planted makes 66˚North one of the world's only carbon negative companies. 

We have offset our total emissions for the year 2019 through Kolviður by investing in the planting of 2,741 trees

With proper care, a 66˚North garment can be an excellent and reliable article of clothing for years or decades to come. To maximize the wearability and maintain the characteristics of the garment we recommend following these washing instructions when the garment is washed.

It’s best to wash the garment by itself in a washing machine on 30°C with liquid soap specifically intended for down. Do not use fabric softeners or detergents that contain bleach or stain removal – just the liquid soap will do! The garment should be dried on a low heat setting in a dryer. These washing instructions also apply for PrimaDown® products.

Here things can get a bit complicated, so we recommend leaving the washing of the garment to professionals. There’s no shame in that! If you do decide to take matters into your own hands then it should be washed by itself in a washing machine at 30°C with liquid soap specifically intended for down. It’s important to remove any fur from the garment before it is washed and make sure all zippers and snap fasteners are closed. Do not use fabric softeners or detergents that contain bleach or stain removal. After washing the garment should be dried on a low setting in a dryer with a tennis ball (or something similar to beat the down). After around an hour in the dryer it’s best to turn it over. Total drying time can be around 2-4 hours, depending on the size of the garment. Note that colors may fade and the garment can take on a weathered texture after washing.

PrimaLoft® is a technical insulation material which is as just comfortable when it comes to maintenance as it is wearing it. Close all zippers and snap fasteners before washing. PrimaLoft® garments should be washed in a washing machine at 40°C with mild detergent, no bleach. Hang it up to dry. Do not dry-clean, iron or place in dryer.

Here we again recommend leaving professionals to the washing. If you’re up for the challenge then remove all fur before washing, along with closing all zippers and pockets. Wash in washing machine at 30°C with mild detergent for best results. As is often the case, then fabric softeners, stain removers and bleach should be avoided. Thermolite® garments should not be placed in a dryer, instead we recommend hanging it out to dry.

Gore-Tex® is a highly technical material, which in turn makes washing it a bit of a technical operation. But do not despair! It’s no problem as long as you follow these technical steps. Close all zippers and snap fasteners before washing. Gore-Tex® clothing should be washed by itself in a washing machine at 40°C, with just a small about of liquid detergent. Only use liquid detergent and avoid use of fabric softeners, stain removers or bleach since they affect the garment’s characteristics – and we don’t want to reduce the technical elements of such a technical garment! Wash it twice on a low spin setting. It’s best to hang it up to dry, or alternately you can put it in a dryer on low heat. More information can be found at this link to Gore-Tex®. 

Regular washing is crucial when it comes to shell garments, as it helps them maintain their characteristics. Close all zippers and snap fasteners before washing, and then wash in a washing machine at 30°C with mild detergent, without any fabric softeners or bleach. Hang the garment up to dry after washing. That’s it! No dry cleaning, ironing or putting it in a dryer – easy!

Before washing, it is very important that you close all zippers and tabs. Wash the garment at 30°C with a mild detergent and do not use any softener or bleach. Hang up to dry. Do not dry clean, iron or tumble dry the garment.

Before washing your garment, zip all closures completely and fasten all flaps and straps. Machine wash at 30°C with a mild detergent without any softener or bleach and hang the garment up to dry. Do not tumble dry or dry clean.

For best results then wash merino wool in a washing machine at 30°C with a mild detergent, no bleach. The wool is very delicate, so it should not be dry cleaned, placed in a dryer or criticized harshly. Hang the garment out to dry.

Now it’s time to get old-school. Pay attention, since this is an essential skill for surviving in Iceland. Wash woolen clothing by hand with a mild detergent without bleach. Since woolen garments can not be ironed, placed in a dryer or dry-cleaned (as all residents of Iceland know), then hang or leave it out to dry on a flat, clean surface. Feel free to make some Icelandic pancakes or traditional kleinur (fried pastry), if you’re in the mood to complete this Icelandic ritual in local style.

It is best to avoid getting the fur trim wet. If you are wearing the parka in the rain it is good to remove the fur so that it doesn't get wet.

If the fur gets wet let it dry off at room temperature.

When it is dry, carefully comb trough it with a soft brush or a pet grooming brush. 

To maintain its shape and volume we recommend brushing the fur with a soft brush or a pet brush every once in a while.

Avoid getting hairspray, perfume and such on the fur trim. 

Never put the fur in the washing machine.

The fur comes from the Scandinavian company Sagafurs that is a leading company when it comes to quality and strictly regulated rules for animal care.

The siblings Þorsteinn Roy and Svanhvít Helga Jóhannsdóttir grew up with a unique backyard. The glacier, Svínafellsjökull. They have been able to watch the glacier recede and thinned through the years due to global warming..

Life at the edge of the ice

The effect that it has on Svínafellsjökull is especially harmful since it has made a crack in Svínafell mountain that can couse mud, ice and flash flood down to the lowlands. 66°North got to hear what the family at Svínafell has expirienced wich showes the importance of our glaciers. 

You don't necessarily realise it until much later in life that this is not mundane. You just see it as home, only later realising how surreal it may seem to others who live under completely different circumstances. 

People that one meets later in life only experience glaciers in a much different manner and much later in life under totally different circumstances. 

All glaciers in Iceland are receding due to global warming and Svínafellsjökull is no exception. It has thinned considerably in recent years and decades. The difference in our area is, perhaps, that a crack has formed in the Svínafell mountain, which was only noticed a few years ago. This could cause material from the mountain to crash down onto the glacier, the volume of which could amount to millions of cubic metres and could cause mud, ice and flash floods to cascade down to the lowlands around us. As a result, one thinks hard before embarking on travel far onto the glacier. 

The reasons for which people travel across glaciers have changed considerably in a relatively short time. You don't need to look back further than one generation. My father traversed glaciers in search of sheep while herding. The glacial run-off rivers were not always crossable, so even though it was never easy, often it was better to herd them across the glacier.

Today we travel on the glaciers to enjoy their beauty and to show this beauty to others. I am a glacier guide for travellers, whom traverse the ice for entirely different reasons than preceding generations. 

I hope that the next generations will be able to experience the glacier as I have done. I hope that the ice will still be there for them.

“He was in view from the farm for the longest time, this unmissable local being. 

The one whose view will completely disappear.

The one who flows to the sea just as he lays himself, horizontally vertical.

This could be reality in the days of our children.

Then there will be a headless army of mountains and peaks on Non-Iceland. 

Then there will be children and grandchildren in a land without the light mountain.

The siblings Þorsteinn Roy and Svanhvít Helga Jóhannsdóttir grew up with a unique backyard. The glacier, Svínafellsjökull. They have been able to watch the glacier recede and thinned through the years due to global waming. The effect that it has on Svínafellsjökull is especially harmful since it has made a crack in Svínafell mountain that can couse mud, ice and flash flood down to the lowlands. 

The siblings Þorsteinn Roy and Svanhvít Helga Jóhannsdóttir grew up with a unique backyard. The glacier, Svínafellsjökull. They have been able to watch the glacier recede and thinned through the years due to global waming. The effect that it has on Svínafellsjökull is especially harmful since it has made a crack in Svínafell mountain that can couse mud, ice and flash flood down to the lowlands.  | 66ºNorth

Meet the people living at the edge of world.

Similarly, when it comes to animal by-products such as fur, we do not take this choice lightly. A jacket like Jökla is designed for outdoor professionals in Arctic conditions. Unlike faux-fur, a fur collar will prevent frostbite in subzero conditions, last longer, won’t shed microfibers, and will make the parka more useful for a longer time—improving longevity through function and protection, thereby reducing waste in the long-run. ​
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We work with respected fabric and accessories suppliers. Our goal is to source and use as much we can of materials that are certified and traceable to the highest standard.

Our commitment is to only work with suppliers that deliver outstanding quality.​

We are always trying to lower our environmental footprint without compromising on durability and quality.​

Recycled and biodegradeble materials are exciting possibility that we are already using and want to use more.​

For our premium clothing line, it is our goal to source material locally such as Icelandic eiderdown and Icelandic shearling.

Our ambition is to be fully transparent with all our raw materials, and provide clear information on the industry standard they meet as well as the origins of those materials. As of autumn 2020, this page is a work in progress as we are currently engaged in a comprehensive review and audit of our supply chain to ensure that our standards and expectations are fully aligned to what we are delivering. 

In cases where there is not further information it is because we are in the midst of verification and don't want to share information we cannot 100% stand behind, or because we are a very small team and are in the process of writing a proper report!

We want your clothing to live as long and healthy life as possible. We run our own repair service at our 66°North headquarters in Iceland, operated by long-term specialists in our clothing. 

If for some reason your clothing gets damaged you are always welcome to drop by at one of our stores and our repair specialists will try their absolute best to repair it for you. 

If we do not have stores in your country, please contact us and we will give you country specific instruction on how to correctly ship products to Iceland and not incur import duties. 

Please note this is not the same as returning a defective product, but rather a product that has gotten damaged when in use.

Please note that you will be responsible for:

Having your shipping operator, such as DHL, file the correct paperwork for the Icelandic Customs.

To contact us click the button below and please include the country you will be shipping from.

66˚North combines the longstanding Icelandic virtues of resilience, making things that last, never wasting anything, and harmony with nature, alongside modern best practices in design, production, and supply chain management to create a brand which is carbon neutral, circular-- the more it grows the more good it does—and an example of a new (yet also very old) kind of sustainable company.  

66°North was founded in 1926 as a matter of survival for Icelandic fishermen and soon thereafter Icelandic search and rescue teams. Quality, durability, performance, and necessity are our enduring values due to the near-mythical challenges of the unpredictable Icelandic climate and because, as a small nation, our customers have always been our friends, family, and neighbors. Our clothes reflect the sometimes-hostile nature around us and our promise of protection for our community. 

We want the world to experience the power and beauty of the North. This means clothes that make life and activity possible where there would otherwise be none, and business practices that conserve and protect the North at a time when our glaciers, and natural landscape are under dramatic threat from climate change. This is what we mean when we say our products are “Made for Life.”

All manufacturing and distribution causes harm to the earth. How then can a company be “sustainable,” and does that word still have meaning? As it comes to clothing, we believe that over-consumerism, disposable products, and waste (which restarts the vicious cycle) cause the greatest harm to the earth. It doesn’t matter if you buy a biodegradable jacket if—due to function, quality, or aesthetics—you buy a new one every year. Through longevity of design, function, construction, care, and desirability, 66˚North expects our products to reduce the need for long-term consumption whether bought new or second-hand.   

Through a mix of green energy use, a fleet of electric cars, and responsible practices through our supply chain, 66˚North is a fully carbon neutral company 

It has never been more important than it is now for the world’s scientific community to work together to find solutions to carbon dioxide emissions

Carbfix - We turn CO2 into stone

The climate changes that are taking place in the world are becoming more and more visible, especially here in the north. Therefore, it has never been more important than it is now for the world’s scientific community to work together to find solutions to carbon dioxide emissions. The team behind the Icelandic company Carbfix has developed a method for sequestering CO2 in stone. We met with Sandra from Carbfix to learn more about this technology, what impact it can have and not least to get positive inspiration about the ongoing projects that aim to make the environment better.

What is the story behind Carbfix – where does the idea come from, and how did it end up in Iceland?

CO2 mineralisation plays a major role in the natural carbon cycle, but the idea of using this method of the earth in the fight against global warming was sparked in the 1990s. 

In 2006, one of the greatest climate scientists of all time, Professor Wally Broecker from Columbia University in New York, spoke at a climate conference in Iceland on the possibility of CO2 mineralisation in basalt in Iceland. As a result, the wheels began to turn and the Carbfix project was launched in 2007 by Reykjavík Energy, the University of Iceland, CNRS in Toulouse and Columbia University. Reykjavík Energy has led the project from the beginning.

I was completely fascinated by this idea since I first heard of the Carbfix project in 2007. I had just returned home to Iceland from school and was relatively new to geology. I was the girl at kitchen parties that summer talking about how CO2 could be turned into stone.

It was in 2012 that Carbfix advertised for doctoral students and I decided to apply. I made a quick decision and submitted an application about 15 minutes before the application deadline expired, using a terrible Internet connection in Hornstrandir, where I was travelling. I was hired, completed my doctoral degree in 2017 and have been working to turn CO2 into stone ever since – first at Reykjavík Energy and then as an employee of Carbfix, after the company was founded around the project at the start of this year.

How does the carbon injection process work?

CO2 is dissolved in water, just like in a soda stream device, and then pumped deep into the bedrock. This mineral water is heavier than groundwater and therefore sinks rather than rising back to the surface. It flows around the bedrock and dissolves out metals such as calcium, magnesium and iron that bind to carbon dioxide and forms minerals deep in the bedrock. The bedrock in Iceland is about 90% basalt, which is the perfect type of rock for this technology. It contains a lot of these minerals, in addition to which the rock is permeable and jointed so that the liquid has an easy way to flow around the rock, react with it and form minerals.

It is planned to expand the project in Hellisheiði; can you tell us more about it?

Carbfix technology has been part of the Hellisheiði power plant’s operations since 2014, and currently, about 12,000 tonnes of CO2 are pumped down per year – which is about a third of the emissions from the power plant. In the next few years, the air purification plant will be expanded and most of the CO2 will be purified and pumped down into the bedrock. In addition, experimental injection of CO2 from the Nesjavellir power plant will begin next year.

Since 2017, Carbfix has been collaborating with the Swiss innovation company Climeworks, which has developed equipment to purify CO2 from the atmosphere with several types of air capture fans. Climeworks has operated experimental air capture fans in Hellisheiði and captures about 50 tonnes of CO2 per year, which Carbfix receives, pumps down and mineralises. Next year, Climeworks will build an air capture plant at the Hellisheiði power plant and capture up to 4,000 tonnes of CO2 directly from the atmosphere, which Carbfix will pump down into the bedrock and mineralise. 

Carbfix is also preparing more projects outside Hellisheiði, and it is hoped that the technology will be used as widely as possible both within Iceland and abroad, in the enormous task that awaits us due to catastrophic global warming.

The energy in Iceland is unique. But is it environmentally friendly enough, and are Icelanders in favour of sustainable energy sources?

I sometimes think that we do not realise how lucky we are with our green energy sources. In Iceland, renewable energy sources are used almost exclusively for heating and electricity production, and we have enough energy to power our fleet of cars as well. This puts us in a very privileged position in climate matters, as most nations of the world have the huge task ahead to stop the burning of fossil fuels to power these systems. We have already resolved these issues, and we can start focusing on controlling emissions from heavy industry, cultivating the land and restoring wetlands and taking steps towards carbon neutrality in a much easier way than most other countries. That is why Iceland should be a leader in climate change issues. We have to make use of this huge advantage to pave the way.

Energy in Iceland is and will always be in demand – as more and more individuals, companies and institutions realise the value inherent in renewable energy sources. 

Renewable energy is also one of the pillars of Carbfix’s operations in Iceland. For example, one of the preconditions for an air capture plant such as the one that Climeworks is building in Hellisheiði, to be located in Iceland, is access to green energy, as it would not be worthwhile to capture CO2 from the atmosphere with the energy and costs involved and power the system by burning fossil fuels that release CO2 back into the atmosphere. This also makes Iceland a sought-after place to further develop this technology. It would also be possible to build a CO2 disposal station in Iceland that would receive CO2 from places that do not have the opportunity to pump it down into the bedrock and mineralise it. CO2 would then be transported by tankers – and just as oil and gas are transported long distances for energy utilisation, it is conceivable that this chain could be reversed to benefit the fight against catastrophic global warming. 

In my mind, I think it is quite clear that renewable energy in Iceland will be even more sought after in the next few years, when companies start competing to achieve carbon neutrality by any means. It is up to us to ensure that it is used in the best and most sensible way. 

Could Iceland become a leading nation in green energy?

Yes, Iceland is already a leader when it comes to geothermal utilisation and e.g. over 700 students from developing countries have received specialised training in geothermal research and utilisation over the last 40 years through the United Nations University Geothermal Training Programme. 

At the same time, we hope that the Carbfix method can become one of those that will be used to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement and curb global warming.

The climate changes that are taking place in the world are becoming more and more visible, especially here in the north. Therefore, it has never been more important than it is now for the world’s scientific community to work together to find solutions to carbon dioxide emissions

The climate changes that are taking place in the world are becoming more and more visible, especially here in the north. Therefore, it has never been more important than it is now for the world’s scientific community to work together to find solutions to carbon dioxide emissions | 66ºNorth

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