Looptworks Achieves Global Recycled Standard Certification
January 20, 2026
We’re excited to announce a milestone that marks a new chapter in Looptworks’ sustainability journey. Looptworks has earned Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certification, a globally recognized benchmark that verifies recycled content, traceability, and responsible processing across the supply chain. This certification took effect in December 2025 and reflects our commitment to transparency, environmental stewardship, and circular systems leadership. Textile World
The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) comes from Textile Exchange, a leading nonprofit focused on sustainable materials standards. It’s a voluntary, internationally recognized framework that verifies recycled content and tracks materials from feedstock to final product. In addition, GRS ensures that certified operations meet environmental, social, and chemical management criteria — all verified by third-party auditors. Textile Communications
Put simply, GRS gives brands and supply chain partners confidence that recycled fibers genuinely meet verified sustainability requirements and that traceability is maintained at every step. Textile Exchange
Achieving GRS certification is a major step forward for Looptworks and for the customers who rely on our recycled fiber solutions. Here’s why it’s important:
Verified recycled content: GRS ensures that the recycled fiber we produce meets internationally recognized recycled content criteria. Textile Exchange
Traceability you can trust: Every certified batch can be traced through our system, from reclaimed textile feedstock to finished recycled fiber. Textile Exchange
Environmental and social standards: The certification process examines responsible chemical use, environmental management, and social responsibility. Textile Exchange
Credibility for brands: Our partners can now confidently use GRS-verified materials in their products and communicate verified sustainability claims to their customers. Textile World
As Looptworks co-founder and CEO Scott Hamlin said at the time of certification, “GRS certification confirms that our recycling system meets globally recognized standards, and it gives brands confidence that the recycled fibers they source from us can support credible, verified recycled claims.”
Looptworks operates the first fully circular textile recycling system in the United States, capable of handling a wide range of pre- and post-consumer textiles and transforming them into high-quality recycled fibers. Our state-of-the-art facility and proprietary processes are designed to recover material value at scale — and now, GRS certification validates that work against global best practices. Textile World
Achieving GRS certification required rigorous, independent auditing of our systems, processes, and traceability documentation. We welcomed the challenge because this level of verification enhances trust and transparency for everyone we work with — from brands and manufacturers to sustainability managers and end consumers.
With GRS certification in hand, Looptworks is better positioned to accelerate textile circularity worldwide. This achievement strengthens our ability to:
Support brand partners with verified recycled fiber supply chains
Contribute to credible sustainability reporting and ESG performance
Expand adoption of circular materials in apparel, accessories, and beyond
Reduce reliance on virgin materials and minimize waste
In short, GRS certification elevates the impact and credibility of circular textile solutions — and positions Looptworks as a trusted partner for organizations building real, measurable sustainability into their products and operations.
Denine has over 20 years of experience driving new business opportunities for leading companies, including E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Company, Inc., The Dow Chemical Company, Outlast Technologies, and DST Systems. She holds a BS from the University of Pittsburgh and a Certification in Executive Management from the Kenan-Flagler School of Business at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Tami is a senior accounting leader with over 16 years of experience in the manufacturing and textile industry. Her specialties include process development and implementation, mergers and acquisitions, job and project costing and analysis, and managing complex teams and technical projects. Tami has served as Chief Financial Officer and Controller for a variety of innovative companies, where her analytical skills and strategic mindset helped organizations create efficiencies in their financial systems.
Kelley is a passionate and strategically minded business development leader with more than two decades of experience in the sporting goods apparel industry. He has experience in product construction, league partnerships, retail relationships, supply chain management, sustainability, circularity, and carbon footprint management. Kelley builds successful partnerships by putting the customer first while simultaneously advancing his organization’s business objectives.
Suzy is a product leader and operations expert with more than 25 years of experience in the textile industry. She is passionate about finding creative solutions to complex problems and motivating people to action through vision, strategy, collaboration, and communication. Suzy has proven expertise in product development, sustainability, marketing, supply chains, and innovating processes and best practices to drive results.
Scott is a visionary leader with more than 32 years of experience in strategic branding, innovative product creation, supply chain sustainability, and sales and marketing for global organizations. He founded Looptworks in 2009 as an industry solution for turning excess materials into upcycled consumer products. In 2022, Scott transitioned the company to a B2B business model focused on eliminating global textile waste through closed-loop solutions.
Scott is a visionary leader with more than 32 years of experience in strategic branding, innovative product creation, supply chain sustainability, and sales and marketing for global organizations. He founded Looptworks in 2009 as an industry solution for turning excess materials into upcycled consumer products. In 2022, Scott transitioned the company to a B2B business model focused on eliminating global textile waste through closed-loop solutions.