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Welcome to Looptworks’ Blogs, Videos, & Press, your ultimate resource for all things textile recycling. Discover innovative solutions and sustainable practices in the textile industry as we explore the transformative power of recycling fabrics. From insightful articles and engaging videos to the latest press releases, our content delves into how textile recycling not only reduces waste but also fosters a circular economy. Join us in our mission to create a more sustainable future, one recycled fabric at a time.

Bed Sheet Recycling Process with Looptworks and Naturepedic.

Textile Recycling for Earth Day: Looptworks & Naturepedic Sheet Swap

21 Apr 2026

Turn used sheets into new fiber this Earth Day. See how Looptworks and Naturepedic are scaling textile recycling through a circular retail partnership.

Downcycling, fiber-to-fiber recycling, recycling, textile circularity, textile to textile recycling, upcycling
What are the differences between upcycling, downcycling, and recycling?

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

7 Apr 2026

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.

Downcycling, fiber-to-fiber recycling, recycling, textile circularity, textile to textile recycling, upcycling
Top Textile Recycling Companies: How to Choose the Right Business Partner

Top Textile Recycling Companies: How to Choose the Right Business Partner

27 Mar 2026

Looking for textile or fabric recycling companies? Learn how to choose the right partner and turn excess textiles into circular fiber solutions.

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Scott Hamlin will Speak at the 2026 Functional Fabric Fair regarding Textile Circularity

Looptworks Joins the Conversation on Circular Textiles at Functional Fabric Fair Portland 2026

12 Mar 2026

Looptworks CEO Scott Hamlin joins the Innovator’s Panel at Functional Fabric Fair 2026 in Portland to discuss scaling textile-to-textile recycling.

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Looptworks Achieves Global Recycled Standard Certification

20 Jan 2026

Looptworks achieves Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certification, verifying recycled content, traceability, and responsible textile recycling practices.

California Product Stewardship Council, CPSC, Sponsor of the Year 2025, textile to textile recycling
Turning Textile Waste Into Opportunity: The Power of Fiber-to-Fiber Recycling

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

11 Aug 2025

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.

California Product Stewardship Council, CPSC, Sponsor of the Year 2025, textile to textile recycling

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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.