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    <title><![CDATA[Blue LOOP Originals | Zero Waste Engineers - Blog]]></title>
    <description><![CDATA[Our journey started several years ago when we became aware of the fact how much textile waste was incinerated or was ending up in useless landfills. Only a small amount is actually being recycled and recovered – mostly into sound absorption material and carpet backing for cars. Such a shame! Why not create something beautiful from this “waste”, which helps to sustain our planet? We found our challenge in the most popular garment of all times: the blue jeans.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blue LOOP Originals | Zero Waste Engineers]]></title>
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      <link>https://ideavelop-bv.webshopapp.com/en/blogs/blog/sustainability-is-dead/</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate>
      <title><![CDATA[Sustainability is dead ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[<table><tr><td><a href="https://ideavelop-bv.webshopapp.com/en/blogs/blog/sustainability-is-dead/"><img src="https://cdn.webshopapp.com/shops/326298/files/485117486/image.jpg" width="250" align="left" border="0" /></a></td><td valign="top">The good news is that something even better has taken its place. Read all about our unique collab with the creative minds at Salt.</td></tr></table>]]></description>
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      <link>https://ideavelop-bv.webshopapp.com/en/blogs/blog/blue-loop-originals-x-salt-a-beanie-with-a-story/</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 10:03:00 +0100</pubDate>
      <title><![CDATA[ Blue LOOP Originals x Salt: A Beanie with a Story]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[<table><tr><td><a href="https://ideavelop-bv.webshopapp.com/en/blogs/blog/blue-loop-originals-x-salt-a-beanie-with-a-story/"><img src="https://cdn.webshopapp.com/shops/326298/files/470384192/image.jpg" width="250" align="left" border="0" /></a></td><td valign="top">At Blue LOOP Originals, we give worn-out clothing a second life. Recycled wool takes center stage in our Salt x Blue LOOP Originals Essentials Beanie. Partnering with those who share our values makes our work truly special – and that's exactly what we found in Salt. This collaboration embodies our shared passion for sustainability, adventure, and authenticity.</td></tr></table>]]></description>
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      <link>https://ideavelop-bv.webshopapp.com/en/blogs/blog/how-do-i-wash-my-wool-sweater/</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 14:08:00 +0100</pubDate>
      <title><![CDATA[How do I wash my wool sweater?]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[<table><tr><td><a href="https://ideavelop-bv.webshopapp.com/en/blogs/blog/how-do-i-wash-my-wool-sweater/"><img src="https://cdn.webshopapp.com/shops/326298/files/451738328/image.jpg" width="250" align="left" border="0" /></a></td><td valign="top">You bought a warm woolen sweater and want it to last for a long time. To keep your garment beautiful, it is important to maintain your sweater properly. Wool is naturally self-cleaning. Place the product outside in the fresh air and odors will disappear. Wash a wool sweater only when necessary. Always follow the washing instructions on the label in your sweater.</td></tr></table>]]></description>
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      <link>https://ideavelop-bv.webshopapp.com/en/blogs/blog/how-do-i-maintain-and-wash-my-blue-loop-originals/</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 15:02:00 +0100</pubDate>
      <title><![CDATA[HOW DO I MAINTAIN AND WASH MY BLUE LOOP ORIGINALS JACKET?]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[<table><tr><td><a href="https://ideavelop-bv.webshopapp.com/en/blogs/blog/how-do-i-maintain-and-wash-my-blue-loop-originals/"><img src="https://cdn.webshopapp.com/shops/326298/files/448806762/image.jpg" width="250" align="left" border="0" /></a></td><td valign="top">By embracing a mindful approach to product care, you not only extend the lifespan of your cherished garments but also contribute to a more sustainable and eco-friendly world. Let's protect our environment while embarking on countless new adventures with our beloved Blue LOOP Originals pieces.</td></tr></table>]]></description>
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      <link>https://ideavelop-bv.webshopapp.com/en/blogs/blog/with-a-great-feeling-outdoors-discover-the-pfas-fr/</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 10:04:00 +0100</pubDate>
      <title><![CDATA[With a great feeling outdoors: discover the PFAS-free jackets by Blue LOOP Originals.]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[<table><tr><td><a href="https://ideavelop-bv.webshopapp.com/en/blogs/blog/with-a-great-feeling-outdoors-discover-the-pfas-fr/"><img src="https://cdn.webshopapp.com/shops/326298/files/445487434/image.jpg" width="250" align="left" border="0" /></a></td><td valign="top">By making more sustainable choices, you make a (cleaner) world of difference. You can opt for outdoor clothing that is free from PFAS and made with consideration for both people and the environment. With our new Virga winter jackets, you step outside with a good feeling. Blue LOOP Originals' mission is to make the textile industry more sustainable by exploring eco-friendly solutions for materials often viewed as 'waste', including the elimination of PFAS. We'd like to explain what PFAS exactly is and why we aim to eradicate it.</td></tr></table>]]></description>
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      <link>https://ideavelop-bv.webshopapp.com/en/blogs/blog/relinnen-king-of-coolness/</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2023 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate>
      <title><![CDATA[RELINNEN - King of Coolness!]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[<table><tr><td><a href="https://ideavelop-bv.webshopapp.com/en/blogs/blog/relinnen-king-of-coolness/"><img src="https://cdn.webshopapp.com/shops/326298/files/434485590/image.jpg" width="250" align="left" border="0" /></a></td><td valign="top">Our Relinen T-shirts are not only extremely comfortable to wear and highly breathable, but they are also better for the environment than many common materials. We'll delve into the sustainability of linen later, but let's first take a look at how linen has become a summer favorite.</td></tr></table>]]></description>
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      <link>https://ideavelop-bv.webshopapp.com/en/blogs/blog/yay-new-collab-blue-loop-originals-x-stitch-amster/</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2023 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate>
      <title><![CDATA[YAY, new collab! Blue LOOP Originals x Stitch Amsterdam.]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[<table><tr><td><a href="https://ideavelop-bv.webshopapp.com/en/blogs/blog/yay-new-collab-blue-loop-originals-x-stitch-amster/"><img src="https://cdn.webshopapp.com/shops/326298/files/431542375/image.jpg" width="250" align="left" border="0" /></a></td><td valign="top">Discover the captivating collaboration between Blue LOOP Originals and Stitch Amsterdam, a harmonious union inspired by the wonders of the great outdoors.</td></tr></table>]]></description>
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      <link>https://ideavelop-bv.webshopapp.com/en/blogs/blog/denimcel-the-perfect-summer-material/</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 09:51:00 +0200</pubDate>
      <title><![CDATA[Denimcel: the perfect summer material!]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[<table><tr><td><a href="https://ideavelop-bv.webshopapp.com/en/blogs/blog/denimcel-the-perfect-summer-material/"><img src="https://cdn.webshopapp.com/shops/326298/files/429674016/image.jpg" width="250" align="left" border="0" /></a></td><td valign="top">Finding the right clothing for summer can be a challenge. You want something that is comfortable, breathable, and stylish, but also sustainable and eco-friendly. Blue LOOP Originals offers the perfect solution for this summer with their Denimcel® collection.</td></tr></table>]]></description>
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      <link>https://ideavelop-bv.webshopapp.com/en/blogs/blog/unique-this-waterproof-breathable-outdoor-jacket-i/</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:31:00 +0100</pubDate>
      <title><![CDATA[Unique: this waterproof, breathable outdoor jacket is made from 100% recycled material]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[<table><tr><td><a href="https://ideavelop-bv.webshopapp.com/en/blogs/blog/unique-this-waterproof-breathable-outdoor-jacket-i/"><img src="https://cdn.webshopapp.com/shops/326298/files/417488603/image.jpg" width="250" align="left" border="0" /></a></td><td valign="top">The Virga Shell is the latest groundbreaking innovation from the Dutch brand Blue LOOP Originals. The Virga Shell is a waterproof and breathable jacket made of 100% recycled polyester. In addition, the brand uses the world's first polyester membrane made from post-consumer waste. </td></tr></table>]]></description>
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      <link>https://ideavelop-bv.webshopapp.com/en/blogs/blog/blue-loop-originals/</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2021 12:21:00 +0100</pubDate>
      <title><![CDATA[Gulpener brewery opts for sustainable workwear]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[<table><tr><td><a href="https://ideavelop-bv.webshopapp.com/en/blogs/blog/blue-loop-originals/"><img src="https://cdn.webshopapp.com/shops/326298/files/387616619/image.jpg" width="250" align="left" border="0" /></a></td><td valign="top">Gulpener is an independent family brewery located in the south of the Netherlands.  They call themselves ‘The Free Brewer’.  For one of the Gulpener restaurants – Het Brouwlokaal – we dressed the entire catering staff of the most sustainable brewer of the Netherlands in our blue DNA.</td></tr></table>]]></description>
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      <link>https://ideavelop-bv.webshopapp.com/en/blogs/blog/fishermen-sweaters/</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2020 12:29:00 +0100</pubDate>
      <title><![CDATA[The forgotten craftsmanship: Fishermen Sweaters]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[<table><tr><td><a href="https://ideavelop-bv.webshopapp.com/en/blogs/blog/fishermen-sweaters/"><img src="https://cdn.webshopapp.com/shops/326298/files/387616969/image.jpg" width="250" align="left" border="0" /></a></td><td valign="top">For centuries, Dutch fishermen have tamed wild seas and rivers. During these cold and rough journeys they were dressed in unique, warm sweaters that were knitted by their wives. These sweaters were the first knitted tops ever worn as work wear.</td></tr></table>]]></description>
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      <link>https://ideavelop-bv.webshopapp.com/en/blogs/blog/sleep-in-tents-made-from-your-worn-out-jeans/</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2019 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate>
      <title><![CDATA[Sleep in tents made from your worn-out jeans]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[<table><tr><td><a href="https://ideavelop-bv.webshopapp.com/en/blogs/blog/sleep-in-tents-made-from-your-worn-out-jeans/"><img src="https://cdn.webshopapp.com/shops/326298/files/387639549/image.jpg" width="250" align="left" border="0" /></a></td><td valign="top">This summer you can comfortably sleep in tents made from worn-out jeans after you enjoyed a good festival! With this ambitious project we would like to shine a new light on sustainable camping. We proudly present you our BlueCAMP a water-repellent and windproof tent made from recycled denim.</td></tr></table>]]></description>
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      <link>https://ideavelop-bv.webshopapp.com/en/blogs/blog/solar-windbreaker/</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2017 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate>
      <title><![CDATA[The future is here: Solar Windbreaker]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[<table><tr><td><a href="https://ideavelop-bv.webshopapp.com/en/blogs/blog/solar-windbreaker/"><img src="https://cdn.webshopapp.com/shops/326298/files/387636063/image.jpg" width="250" align="left" border="0" /></a></td><td valign="top">It sounds like the future, but since the summer of 2016 the volunteers of the Waddenvereniging are being provided with a Solar Windbreaker, while giving tours on the mudflats. The Solar Windbreaker is a coat made from recycled denim with integrated solar panels, which can recharge a phone within two hours. The light blue fabric of the jacket is made out of 70% recycled material, which consists of worn-out jeans and old plastic bottles. Sustainability at its best!</td></tr></table>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2016 14:36:00 +0100</pubDate>
      <title><![CDATA[Project Rottumeroog ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[<table><tr><td><a href="https://ideavelop-bv.webshopapp.com/en/blogs/blog/project-rottumeroog/"><img src="https://cdn.webshopapp.com/shops/326298/files/387635716/image.jpg" width="250" align="left" border="0" /></a></td><td valign="top">On Rottumeroog, a remote, uninhabited Dutch island we have had the privilege to construct a temporary refuge for the bird watchers of the National Forestry Commission Staatsbosbeheer. This igloo-shaped shelter, with a size of 30 m2 is designed and built in Alaska and has been tested under most severe weather conditions all over the world.</td></tr></table>]]></description>
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