Dale of Norway - Cortina Women's Base Layer Sweater

Navy/Off White (93521-C)

Norwegian Olympic heritage, streamlined for your next adventure. The Dale of Norway Cortina Women’s Base Layer Sweater combines skin-soft superfine merino wool with the iconic Cortina pattern in a lightweight layer made for skiing, winter sports, and crisp days outdoors.

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The Cortina is knitted from 100% superfine merino wool with a close, slim fit that makes it comfortable as a next-to-skin base layer. Its lightweight knit is tightly constructed to minimize show-through while maintaining the natural breathability, warmth, and softness of fine merino wool. A quarter-zip high neck lets you add coverage when it’s cold or open things up when your adventure starts generating some heat

Design Notes:

This may be a technical base layer, but its roots run much deeper than the ski lodge. The Cortina pattern comes from one of Dale of Norway’s most celebrated designs, giving a sleek performance layer the unmistakable character of traditional Norwegian knitwear.

Classic Navy and Off White keeps the look crisp, sporty, and easy to pair with winter gear. Wear it under a ski jacket, add a heavier wool sweater on bitterly cold days, or let the Cortina pattern take center stage during après-ski. It’s proof that your most practical layer doesn’t have to be your most boring one.

History:

The Cortina pattern is based on Dale of Norway’s first official Olympic sweater, created for the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. Set in the dramatic Dolomite mountains, those Winter Games helped establish a design that would become one of Dale of Norway’s most recognizable patterns. Today, Cortina remains a connection between Norwegian knitting heritage, winter sport, and generations of Scandinavian design.

Why You’ll Love It

• Superfine merino wool provides a smooth, itch-free feel designed for comfortable wear close to the body.
• Merino wool delivers breathable warmth that makes sense for skiing, snow sports, and active winter days.
• Lightweight layering: The slim silhouette slips easily beneath ski jackets, vests, and heavier sweaters without unnecessary bulk.
• Zip the high neck up when the temperature drops or open it for extra ventilation.
• You get the practicality of a technical base layer with the personality of an authentic Norwegian sweater.
• Classic Nordic style: Navy and Off White give the historic Cortina pattern a clean, timeless Scandinavian look.
• Designed and knitted in Norway with a heritage rooted in generations of wool craftsmanship.
• A modern way to wear a pattern connected to the 1956 Winter Olympics and Norwegian ski history

Perfect For

• The Smart Shopper: You want performance clothing that won’t look dated by next winter. Cortina combines natural merino wool, a timeless pattern, and everyday versatility in a layer you’ll reach for year after year.
• The Outdoor Enthusiast: Skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, or simply refusing to stay indoors because the temperature dropped? The lightweight merino construction provides warmth and breathability while the slim fit layers comfortably under your outerwear.
• The Gift Giver: For the person who already seems to have everything, give them something with a story. Premium merino wool, Norwegian craftsmanship, and genuine Olympic heritage turn a practical winter layer into a memorable gift.
• The Legacy Shopper: This isn’t a newly invented “Nordic-inspired” pattern. Cortina reaches back to Dale of Norway’s 1956 Olympic design, making it an excellent choice when authenticity, craftsmanship, and staying power matter.
• The Scandinavian Lifestyle Enthusiast: Natural wool, functional construction, crisp Nordic patterning, and a design rooted in Norwegian history. Cortina checks an impressive number of Scandinavian boxes without trying too hard.
• The Olympic Enthusiast: Here’s your conversation starter. The Cortina pattern traces back to Dale of Norway’s first official Olympic sweater for the 1956 Winter Games in Cortina d’Ampezzo, bringing a little piece of winter sports history into your modern ski wardrobe.