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The latest in Textile Recycling News

Welcome to Looptworks’ Blogs, Videos, & Press, your ultimate resource for all things textile recycling. Discover innovative solutions and sustainable practices in the textile industry as we explore the transformative power of recycling fabrics. From insightful articles and engaging videos to the latest press releases, our content delves into how textile recycling not only reduces waste but also fosters a circular economy. Join us in our mission to create a more sustainable future, one recycled fabric at a time.

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Design for Circularity: Where Brands Can Start

20 May 2024

Sustainable design principles, like working with natural fibers and low-waste patterns, support textile recycling efforts around the globe.

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7 Ways Textile Recycling Helps Take Pressure Off Our

7 Ways Textile Recycling Reduces Environmental Impact

13 May 2024

Discover how textile recycling can significantly reduce our environmental impact and help restore the health of our planet. With over 85% of unwanted clothing ending up in landfills, the fashion industry is a major contributor to pollution and resource depletion. By embracing a circular economy, we can repurpose materials, lower carbon emissions, and conserve precious resources like water. From cleaner oceans to healthier farmers, the benefits of recycling textiles are vast. Join us at Looptworks as we explore seven powerful ways textile recycling can serve as a release valve for the pressure we’re putting on Mother Earth.

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Gresham Textile Recycling Facility construction is underway.

VIDEO: A First Look Inside Looptworks’ Textile Recycling

23 Apr 2024

Take a first look inside as our textile recycling facility is built out.

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Earth Day 2024: Textile Recycling Facility Update

22 Apr 2024

Scale textile recycling with Looptworks. Turn waste into high-quality recycled fiber and support circular supply chains with proven, U.S.-based infrastructure.

Carbon Emissions, Earth Day, Protect Our Planet, Sustainability Strategy, textile recycling, Water Savings

Scott Hamlin Comes Full Circle

Oregon Business: Scott Hamlin Comes Full Circle

11 Mar 2024

The founder and CEO of Looptworks has been working to find a way to “turn a T-shirt back into a T-shirt” since 2009. A Gresham facility opening this month makes it a reality.

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Denim getting a second life at Looptworks with downcycling methods to extend the life of old jeans.

Downcycling Keeps Textiles in Motion: From Waste to Worth

7 Mar 2024

Discover how downcycling is revolutionizing the textile industry by transforming worn-out garments into valuable resources. At Looptworks, we believe in a circular model that keeps materials in motion, reducing waste and promoting sustainability. Instead of ending up in landfills, textiles can find new life as insulation, industrial padding, and more. Join us in embracing a future where every fiber counts and materials are seen as opportunities, not disposables. Learn how we can work together to create a greener tapestry for generations to come and make a meaningful impact on our planet.

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Be Part of Our Circularity Story

Work with Looptwoks and together, we’ll turn textile waste into new opportunities.

Headshot of Scott Hamlin, Founder and CEO of Looptworks.

Scott Hamlin

Founder & CEO

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.

Headshot of Scott Hamlin, Founder and CEO of Looptworks.

Scott Hamlin

Founder & CEO

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.