DPS Company Catalogus Knitewear Gebreide-kleding - Flipbook - Page 222
Oslo
The intriguing, picturesque city up
north has named our collection of
durable knits
Oslo is beautiful situated at the end of the Oslo
fjord, a wide waterway that connects Oslo with
Skagerrak strait that leads to the North Sea.
With an extensive shoreline providing a scenic
and spectacularly view over the blue waters on
one side and the forests on the other side. A vast
woodland being Nordmarka with recreational
areas and home to outdoors activities such as
hiking and biking in the summertime and skiing
in the winter. The perfect spot for nature lovers.
Oslo is named the European Green Capital due to
its efforts in promoting sustainability living. And
the residents of Oslo are rated as some of the
happiest people in the world.
Oslo is the home of the Nobel Peace Prize that
since 1901 has been awarded to chosen contributors of promoting peace. It is the only Nobel prize
that is awarded outside Stockholm.
Furthermore, Oslo is a city with history and many
educational and amazing attractions. The National Gallery houses the world famous painting the
Scream by Edvard Munch. Moreover, Oslo has a
lot of museums paying homage to their heritage.
The Viking Ship Museum is where the world’s
best preserved Viking ships lives. Norwegian
Armed Forces Museum tells the tale of how the
Norwegian forces has defended Norway through
the centuries.
In 1870 author Bjørnestjerne Bjørnson called the
city “The City of Tigers” as he perceived it as a cold
and dangerous place. Just like our Oslo collection
protects against the harsh elements, provides
security and acts as a shelter.
Oslo is made in a merino wool and acrylic blend
for a soft yet durable quality. Knitted in Milano
knit, that is made from two sets of yarns knitted
diagonally, making it very sturdy. The coarse
gauge ensures a heavier knit making it extremely
form stabile.
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