Document and Entity Information - shares
 3 Months Ended
May 31, 2016
Jul. 15, 2016
Document And Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name Loop Industries, Inc.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001504678  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date May 31, 2016  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --02-28  
Is Entity a Well-known Seasoned Issuer? No  
Is Entity a Voluntary Filer? No  
Is Entity's Reporting Status Current? Yes  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   31,209,141
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017