Looptworks
Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. Looptworks is a Portland, Oregon business that upcycles or re-purposes abandoned, pre-consumer materials into limited-edition products.[1][2] By re-using the world’s pre-consumer excess, the U.S.-based company aims to "break the cycle of waste".[3][4] The inaugural collection includes both a men's and woman's line including: jackets, hoodies, skirts, shirts and graphic t-shirts.[2]
It is estimated that a single garment factory can create up to 60,000 pounds (27 metric tons) Entrepreneur Magazine video of textile waste, which normally goes to landfills.[5] Looptworks intends to use that waste to make new garments.[5] "Our intent is to follow the waste stream. We as western society have gone over [to Asia] and asked a lot of people to do favors for us but haven’t considered what the implications are. We have to clean up our mess", according to Scott Hamlin, Looptworks's Co-Founder.[5] Looptworks intends to call attention to excess and waste, and encourage "thoughtful consumption."[5]
Looptworks's designs will change frequently, as sources of supply vary, making each design effectively a "limited edition".[1][2] This will add to the attraction for some consumers.[1][5]
Looptworks will have a much quicker design cycle than most apparel makers with an estimated 9 weeks as opposed to 54.[5]
Looptworks has introduced "laptop sleeves" constructed from a wetsuit factory's scrap neoprene.[6]
According to Ariel Schwartz of Fast Company: "Looptworks isn't the first company to manufacture upcycled goods-but it is the first clothing line to exclusively use textile waste that would otherwise end up in the garbage."[2]
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Sponsorships
Looptworks is the official supplier and sponsor of numerous association football teams, players and associations, including:
Non-national representative teams
Cascadia (Since June 2014)
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