Overview
Headquarters
West Coast , Western US
Category
Excess Made Useful
ABOUT LOOPTWORKS Launched in September 2009, Looptworks is a design brand with a mission. Rescuing excess materials into meaningful, long-lasting and limited-edition products, the U.S. based company aims to rid the world of waste while inspiring a generation to reduce their impact on the planet. The Portland, Oregon-based start-up is led by apparel industry veterans with extensive experience from Nike, Adidas and Royal Robbins. A NEW WAY OF MAKING PRODUCTS In 2006, Americans generated more than 11.8 million tons of textile waste, which represents 10 pounds for every person. Every week, one factory can dispose of about 60,000 pounds of textile waste that goes into landfills, roughly the equivalent to 113 baby grand pianos. Discarded textile materials not only contribute to solid waste in landfills, but also uses energy and creates CO2 emissions in transit to distant lands. Looptworks manufactures and markets apparel for men and women in Indonesia, Malaysia, India, China, Peru, and the United States.
