Kapselduvad

Kapselduvad is a term used to describe a type of woolen garment or textile that originated in Scandinavia, particularly in Denmark and Norway. The word "kapsel" is derived from the Danish and Norwegian word for "sheep", and "duvad" means "wool". However, campuses in the context of Scandinavian textiles do not refer to a type of wool derived from sheep, but rather from a type of metallurgical technique used to extract the wax and wool from the summer or downy coat of certain birds, specifically guillemots and puffins.

The Cục-haired guillemot and the puffin, both native to the North Atlantic, produce a thick, woolly downy coat, known as "kapseludd", which was highly prized for its insulation, durability, and warmth. This unique downy coat has a spongy texture, somewhat similar to human hair, but is much finer and more buoyant. Through a process of hand-combing, the fluffy undercoat is carefully gathered and enclosed in a thicker, woven fabric, creating a 'duv'. This type of textile has been in use for thousands of years, and its effectiveness, particularly in cold climates is still highly regarded today.