Aclima
Aclima is a Norwegian wool clothing brand that traces its roots to 1939, when Eivind Johansen began making wool soles from factory felt in Drammen. It makes merino wool base layers, jumpers and outdoor garments for leisure, work and service use.
| Roots | 1939 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Eivind Johansen |
| Country | Norway |
| Main material | Merino wool from New Zealand |
| Production | Own factory in Estonia |
| Website | aclima.com |
What is Aclima?
Aclima is a Norwegian brand specialising in wool garments. The company dates back to 1939, when founder Eivind Johansen came up with the idea of making wool soles from discarded factory felt in Drammen. The business has remained in the family, with his grandson Lars Eivind Johansen working in the company.
Products and positioning
Aclima builds its range around merino wool and other natural fibres, focusing on warmth and function. Products include:
- Merino wool base layers
- Jumpers and mid-layers
- Ski suits and outdoor garments
- Wool clothing for work and service users such as police, armed forces and kindergarten staff
The brand sources high-quality merino wool from Marlborough in New Zealand, uses wool only from farms that do not practise mulesing, and has a long history supplying wool garments to the Norwegian Armed Forces.
Production
Aclima controls its production process through its own factory in Estonia, which the company visits regularly for quality control.
Why it matters
Aclima is part of the Scandinavian tradition of technical wool clothing and illustrates the value of owning production in an outdoor market where fibre sourcing, animal welfare and durability matter to both consumers and professional buyers.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Aclima from?
Aclima is a Norwegian wool clothing brand with roots going back to 1939 in Drammen.
What does Aclima make?
Aclima makes merino wool base layers, jumpers and outdoor and work garments for adults and children.