Pioneering circularity since 2009
July 30, 2015

Upcycling Southwest Airlines LUV Leather Seats

Southwest Airlines' Inflight Luv bag Collection exemplifies a commitment to textile circularity. With a goal to reduce fuel consumption, the airline sought to replace their heavy leather seats with a lighter alternative. However, they also aimed to extend the lifecycle of the original materials. Leveraging the iconic blue and tan leather from the seats, we crafted a collection of travel bags, drawing inspiration directly from the seat design. This initiative embodies the principles of textile circularity by repurposing materials and minimizing waste in airline operations.
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.