Pioneering circularity since 2009
April 7, 2026

Upcycling vs Downcycling vs Recycling: Why Fiber-to-Fiber Matters

Upcycling, downcycling, and recycling are often confused, yet they represent distinct strategies for tackling textile waste. While upcycling breathes new life into materials through creative redesign, it struggles to scale effectively. Downcycling, on the other hand, converts textiles into lower-value products, but often leads to a loss in material quality. Enter textile-to-textile recycling, a game-changing approach that preserves material value and supports true circularity. Discover how these methods can work together to create a more sustainable future for the textile industry and why investing in scalable recycling systems is essential for lasting change.
August 11, 2025

Turning Textile Waste Into Opportunity: The Power of Fiber-to-Fiber Recycling

Textile waste isn’t waste—it’s an opportunity. At Looptworks, our fiber-to-fiber recycling process keeps textiles in circulation, turning yesterday’s materials into tomorrow’s resources. From our work on the LA28 Olympics project (now in the design phase) to strategic downcycling that extends material life, we’re proving that circularity works—in business and for the planet. Recognition from the California Product Stewardship Council is a reminder that when waste becomes a resource, the possibilities are endless.
July 23, 2025

Textile-to-Textile Circularity: Recycling Turns Excess Inventory into Impact

Is your excess inventory accumulating? It doesn’t have to go unused! We focus on turning unsold textiles into new fibers, effectively closing the production loop. By joining our circular economy initiative, retailers and manufacturers can reduce waste, uphold brand reputation, and support a sustainable fashion future. Learn how our textile-to-textile recycling system can transform your unsold products into valuable resources while meeting your sustainability goals. Ready to unlock the value in your excess inventory? Join us in building a closed-loop system where no textile is wasted!
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.