Carryology: Interview with Looptworks Founders
Looptworks :: Moving Toward a Circular Economy
Portland-based Looptworks loves nothing more than liberating the potential in excess materials through upcycling. Co-founded by Scott Hamlin and Gary Peck, the brand produces a range of carry items from iPad sleeves to laptop cases and backpacks.
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