Dale of Norway Colorado Springs Sweater
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Own a part of the Olympics.
- Official Team USA 2006 sweater for the Olympic team
- Worn by U.S. athletes during the 2006 Torino Olympic Winter Games
- 100% pure new Norwegian wool
The 2006 Colorado Springs sweater was proudly worn by U.S. athletes during the 2006 Torino Olympic Winter Games. A true collector's item, this is special Olympic edition of Colorado Springs sweater from Dale and will not be produced again. It features official Olympic Team USA insignia, and a cool story. Steamboat Springs is said to have been named by three French fur trappers traveling down the Yampa River in 1865. They heard a chug-chug sound like that of a paddlewheel steamer traveling toward the sound, they discovered it to be one of the areas numerous bubbling springs hence the name Steamboat Springs. In 1912 the arrival of the Norwegian by the name Carl Howelson changed Steamboat Springs forever. Howelson brought with him his love of skiing and taking advantage of the natural terrain and climate was soon giving ski jumping lessons to local youngsters. By 1914 he had organized the first Winter Carnival and jumping competition an event that is held to this day and was honored in 1917 by having the towns official ski slope Howelsen Hill named after him. The Steamboat sweater is an honor to this areas rich history, culture and magnificent scenery. The lines around the waist and on the shoulders are inspired from Ute Indian basket weaving and the large star shaped pattern on the chest is taken from a detail on an old quilt. The eight leaf between the main patterns ties bonds to the Norwegian heritage and culture. In the middle there are the bubbling springs which have given name to the area. In the pattern you can also picture the magnificent Steamboat scenery with its many snow-capped mountaintops the highest stretching over 10500 feet.
Dale of Norway Men's/Unisex Sizing Chart
Please use the following table to determine your size.
| XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US men size | 30 - 32 | 34 - 36 | 38 - 40 | 42 - 44 | 48 - 50 | 52 - 54 | 54 - 56 |
| EUR men size | 40 - 42 | 44 - 46 | 48 - 50 | 52 - 54 | 56 - 58 | 60 - 62 | 64 - 66 |
| Chest | 34" / 86 cm | 35" / 90 cm | 37" / 96 cm | 41" / 104 cm | 43" / 110 cm | 46" / 118 cm | 48" / 122 cm |
| Waist | 29" / 74 cm | 31" / 78 cm | 33" / 84 cm | 36" / 92 cm | 38" / 98 cm | 42" / 106 cm | 44" / 110 cm |
| Seat | 35" / 90 cm | 37" / 94 cm | 39" / 100 cm | 42" / 108 cm | 44" / 114 cm | 48" / 122 cm | 50" / 126 cm |
| Sleeve | 30 - 32 | 32 - 33 | 34 - 35 | 35 - 36 | 36 - 37 | 38 - 39 | 39 - 40 |
Wash/Care Instructions for Dale of Norway Sweaters
Hand wash (30°C/86°F) or machine wash (30°C/86°F) at wool cycle. Turn inside out. Use a mild washing detergent. Squeeze gently, do not wring. Rinse well. Dry on a flat surface, pull gently into shape if necessary. Do not dry in sunshine or in a tumble dryer. Can be pressed, using wool setting. This garment can be dry cleaned, but dry cleaning may change the brightness of the colors and the softness of the wool. Store knitted garments folded, not hanging.
All Dale of Norway products have washing labels inside the garments. Some products are machine wash and some are handwash. Here are some general instructions on how to wash and care for your Dale product:
- Hand wash at 30°C/86°F using a detergent with a neutral pH -or- Machine wash at 30°C/86°F using a wool cycle and a detergent with a neutral pH
- Do not bleach or wash with chlorine based products
- Iron at low heat settings and, if necessary, turn inside out
- May be dry cleaned, but this may change the brightness of the colors and softness of the wool
- Do not tumble dry
- Dry flat, and never in direct sunlight
- WATER REPELLENT garments should be ironed after washing. Do not use softener when washing
Machine Washable
Machine Washable
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