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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.

Looptworks to Open New Textile Recycling Facility

Portland Business Journal: Looptworks looks to build a Pacific NW facility

13 Nov 2022

One of the region's best-known repurposing manufacturers said this week it plans to build a new Pacific Northwest manufacturing facility. Looptworks, which crafts excess textile materials into upcycled and downcycled goods, as well as recycled fibers, said it will seek locations in Oregon and beyond, "prioritizing workforce talent, transportation logistics and local government support in its efforts to find a space.
Last week, Looptworks founder and CEO Scott Hamlin was honored with Oregon Business & Industry's Oregon Visionary Award.

Cheers, Oregon Business & Industry

24 Oct 2022

Last week, Looptworks founder and CEO Scott Hamlin was honored with Oregon Business & Industry's Oregon Visionary Award.
Pearl Izumi partners with Looptworks to turn jacket scraps from the cutting room floor into upcycled bike bags.

Pearl Izumi x Looptworks Upcycled Bike Bags Turn Scraps Into Storage

28 Sep 2022

Pearl Izumi partners with Looptworks to turn jacket scraps from the cutting room floor into upcycled bike bags.

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The Future of Fiber-to-F-recycling is now

The Benefits of Fiber-to-Fiber Recycling

3 Sep 2022

Fiber-to-fiber recycling significantly reduces the environmental impact of the textile industry by conserving resources and minimizing waste. It also opens new economic opportunities for brands by lowering production costs and meeting consumer demand for sustainable products. This recycling approach is essential for advancing circularity in fashion, ensuring that materials are reused and kept in circulation.

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10 Ways To Be A More Eco-Conscious Consumer Year-Round

10 Ways To Be A More Eco-Conscious Consumer Year-Round

2 Aug 2022

The amount we buy has gone up, while the number of times we use a product has gone down. This is contributing to waste and overuse of earth's resources in a big way.
ChatGPT said: Eddie Bauer and Looptworks, a certified B-Corp specializing in textile upcycling, have partnered to launch the (RE)FORM Collection, turning high-quality fabric remnants into new gear instead of landfill waste.

Eddie Bauer Collaborates with Looptworks on Upcycled Collection

22 Apr 2022

Iconic outdoor brand, Eddie Bauer, and Looptworks, a certified B-Corp with over a decade of experience creating value from waste through textile circularity, announced today a partnership and the launch of their first (RE)FORM Collection. In partnership with Looptworks, Eddie Bauer is working to keep high-quality fabric remnants out of landfill and give them a second life.

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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.