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A so-called "Icelander" sweater in wool from the 1980s. Image from digitaltmuseum.org - Lisens: CC by-sa -
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The most famous brand made in Salhus: Krone Maco cotton underwear. Image from digitaltmuseum.org - Lisens: CC by-sa - 6/22
The factory also produced mesh underwear in many variations. Image from digitaltmuseum.org - Lisens: CC by-sa - 7/22
Ad from Salhus Tricotagefabrik: winter underwear for father and son. Image from digitaltmuseum.org - 8/22
The humble wool sock: a Norwegian wardrobe staple and a core part of the production in Salhus. Image from digitaltmuseum.org - Lisens: CC by-sa - 9/22
Wool stockings in a traditional colourwork pattern. Image from digitaltmuseum.org - Lisens: CC by-sa - 10/22
Cobra was a new sportswear brand made here in the 1980s. Image from digitaltmuseum.org - Lisens: CC by-sa -
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100 % synthetic jacket from Krone Sport, ca. 1980s. Image from digitaltmuseum.org - Lisens: CC by-sa - 14/22
Long underwear in wool and cotton were essential parts of the factory's production. Image from digitaltmuseum.org - 15/22
An older "Icelander" sweater from Salhus Tricotagefabrik. Image from digitaltmuseum.org - Lisens: CC by-sa -
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Long underwear with printed design. This garment was part of the production in the late 1960s. Image from digitaltmuseum.org - Lisens: CC by-sa -
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The garments were labelled with size and, in later decades, wrapped in plastic. Image from digitaltmuseum.org - Lisens: CC by-sa -
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From the late 1960s, the factory invested heavily in garments with printed designs, that changed more often than the staple garments. Image from digitaltmuseum.org - Lisens: CC by-sa - 22/22
The designs were printed at Martens Fabrikker in Denmark. Image from digitaltmuseum.org - Lisens: CC by-sa
Clothes from Salhus Tricotagefabrik
In its 130 years in operation, Salhus Tricotagefabrik produced everything from long underwear to thongs, wool sweaters and sportswear. Wool and cotton underwear for men, wool socks and sweaters were the core products for a long time.