Dale of Norway - Vola Women's Windproof Jacket
Navy/Off White (85861-C00)
Classic Norwegian knitwear just got considerably more weather-ready. The Dale of Norway Vola Women’s Windproof Jacket combines warm Norwegian wool with a protective windproof lining, wrapping practical outdoor performance in crisp Navy and Off White Nordic patterning. Wear it over ski layers, pack it for a mountain weekend, or make it your go-to jacket when winter weather can’t quite make up its mind.
Key Features
- Loose fit
- 100% Norwegian wool
- Polyester windproof lining
- Outer layer, heavyweight knit
- High neck
- Full-length two-way zipper
- T-sleeve construction
- Two zippered front pockets
- Sizes S–XXL
- Designed and knitted in Norway
- Hand wash
Details
Vola is a substantial women’s wool sweater-jacket designed to provide extra protection in breezy, cold-weather conditions. The 100% Norwegian wool exterior provides natural warmth, while a windproof lining helps block chilly air and extends its usefulness beyond a traditional knit sweater.
Its loose fit leaves room for layering, and the high neck adds welcome coverage when temperatures dip. A full-length two-way zipper offers flexible movement and ventilation, while two zippered front pockets provide secure storage for the little things you don’t want disappearing somewhere between the trailhead and the lodge.
Design Notes
Navy and Off White give Vola that unmistakable Norwegian winter-sport energy: crisp, graphic, classic, and surprisingly easy to wear. The two-color design draws from Dale of Norway’s archives, pairing the iconic eight-petal rose with the traditional dotted “lice” pattern for a look rooted in Scandinavian knitting history.
Rather than simply reproducing a vintage motif, Vola puts those familiar patterns to work on a modern piece of outerwear. The windproof construction, relaxed silhouette, high collar, secure pockets, and two-way zipper make the design practical for contemporary outdoor life.
Throw it over ski clothes for the trip into town, pair it with hiking pants and boots for a cold trail, or wear it with jeans when your biggest outdoor expedition involves finding somewhere good for lunch. Vola is quite happy doing all three.
History
The eight-petal rose is one of the most recognizable motifs in traditional Scandinavian knitting and has appeared throughout generations of Norwegian textile design. The small repeating dots known as the “lice” pattern are another familiar element of Nordic knitwear, creating texture and visual rhythm across the garment.
Dale of Norway brings those traditional elements into the present with Vola, combining archival-inspired patterning with the functionality of a windproof outer layer. Designed and knitted in Norway, it reflects a particularly Scandinavian approach to clothing: heritage and practicality sharing the same jacket
Why You’ll Love It
- 100% Norwegian wool on the outside, wind-blocking protection on the inside
- Classic Navy and Off White gives the jacket timeless Norwegian ski style
- Windproof lining helps take traditional wool knitwear into breezier conditions
- Loose fit leaves room for layering without feeling overly structured
- High neck provides extra protection when cold air starts sneaking in
- Two-way zipper lets you adjust the jacket for movement, ventilation, driving, or sitting
- Two zippered pockets keep phones, keys, cards, and trail essentials safely contained
- Heavyweight knit works as a substantial outer layer for cold-weather adventures
- Eight-petal roses and traditional Nordic patterning give it authentic Scandinavian character
- Moves easily between skiing, après-ski, hiking, camping, travel, and everyday winter life
- Sporty enough for the mountains and polished enough for town
- Designed and knitted in Norway with the craftsmanship expected from premium Norwegian knitwear
Perfect For
The Outdoor Enthusiast: Your clothes don’t get to spend winter sitting around looking decorative. Vola combines natural wool warmth with wind protection, a high neck, secure pockets, and a layering-friendly fit for ski days, snowshoeing, hiking, camping, travel, and whatever other reason you’ve found to head outside when everyone else is staying in.
Elevated Casual Style: You appreciate practical clothes, but “practical” doesn’t have to mean anonymous. The clean Navy and Off White palette, heritage pattern, and relaxed silhouette make Vola easy to pair with denim, boots, winter trousers, or travel basics without losing its distinctive Norwegian character.
The Gift Giver: Shopping for someone who values quality can be tricky territory. Vola makes a substantial premium gift by combining Norwegian wool, functional wind protection, recognizable Nordic design, and genuine Norwegian craftsmanship in something they can actually wear often.
The Legacy Shopper: You want the craftsmanship of an established knitwear house without being trapped in the past. Vola pulls recognizable design elements from Dale of Norway’s archives and gives them a practical new job as modern windproof outerwear.
The Scandinavian Lifestyle Enthusiast: This one speaks fluent Nordic. Norwegian wool, Navy and Off White patterning, the eight-petal rose, functional construction, and a clean silhouette bring together the heritage and practicality that make Scandinavian design so enduring.
The Smart Shopper: You’re counting wears, not trends. Vola can cover an impressive amount of cold-weather territory as a wool jacket, heavy outer layer, ski-weekend staple, travel piece, après-ski layer, and everyday winter favorite, making it the kind of premium purchase that actually earns its closet space.
