Looptworks

Portland-based Looptworks are a pioneering, environmentally friendly design brand producing a cutting edge collection of bags and small leather goods with taste and style.  Using less, and making more, Looptworks works with wasted high quality materials from premium manufacturers.  Rescuing left over materials which, they use to turn scrap into beautiful, desirable everyday items. 100% of all designs are crafted in factories employing fair labor practices.  Styles are limited edition and hand numbered, and come with a lifetime guarantee.

A recognized B Corp, Looptworks is dedicated to sustainability, with a commitment to minimize the environmental and social impact of those manufacturing their products. B Corp’s are held accountable to maintain rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, and transparency to solve social and environmental problems.

Bags, backpacks, purses, laptop and phone cases are made from a range of upcycled materials, including excess neoprene from the wetsuit industry, leftover quality leather from the footwear industry, and retired Southwest Airlines seat covers.  Looptworks latest collaboration is transforming 80,000 seat covers into inspired line of meaningful bags, that enable the seats ongoing journey.

Website: http://looptworks.com

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