Toasty's hemp tees keep their shape after wash and wear. Photo courtesy of Toasty Hemp Co. What to Expect in the Future Toasty Hemp has been working with collaborators in Pakistan to develop a new supply chain for hemp fabrics, as that country has recently legalized the cultivation of industrial hemp. " For 2025, we are excited about releasing our own takes on classic hemp blends, and also some experimental new blends that the world has never previously seen from hemp, " said Zaczynski. The desire for sustainability is only going to expand as the years go by. " New laws are also driving companies to adjust their priorities to stay compliant in the regions they are selling in, " said Davis, noting that new laws on the books in some states are outlining the ways in which companies should keep their products out of landfills and are regulating how companies should disclose greenhouse gas emissions. " Because of these things, the delay between the retail and wholesale channels has disappeared. " The desire for sustainability is only going to expand as the years go by Hilary Daninhirsch is an award-winning freelance writer based in Pittsburgh. Her work has been featured in a number of lifestyle and trade magazines. She can be reached at hdaninhirsch@gmail.com or hilarydaninhirsch.journoportfolio.com. impressionsdirectory.com/addyourcompany a4.com Jan./Feb. 2025 P.27http://hilarydaninhirsch.journoportfolio.com http://www.A4.com http://www.impressionsdirectory.com/addyourcompany http://www.a4.com