KGW: Portland company turns old Blazers jerseys into backpacks, pillows
"Blazers fans can support their team and the environment at the same time by buying upcycled fan gear.
A Portland upcycling company is re-purposing old Blazers jerseys and turning them into things like duffel bags, backpacks, hip packs and even pillows.
The company is called Looptworks..."
The Source: NBA & Looptworks Create Fan Gear from Traded Player Jerseys
Have you ever wondered what becomes of official NBA jerseys when a player gets traded or decides to “take their talents” elsewhere?...
Portland Business Journal: The Breakout Bunch
"[Scott] Hamlin's Portland-based Looptworks is another company that's grown without significant investor cash. Hamlin said the business doesn't have debt. He also said it doesn't have a line of credit..."
Afar: 16 Best Luggage Tags
For the In Flight Luggage Tag ($39), upcycling aficionados Looptworks teamed up with an airline that wanted to replace its heavy leather seat covers with a lighter weight material to conserve fuel. So what to do with 40 acres of iconic blue tanned leather?...
KGW8: Making Some Noise
This Blazers' season will feature a new and environmentally friendly way to distract opposing teams: Thundersticks that actually biodegrade...
Forbes: 10 Great Gifts For Travelers, 2015 Edition
"We love recycled products, especially when they’ve got a story as clever and a look as cool as these bags from Portland, Oregon-based Looptworks."