1937 International: Hemp Textiles, Pakistan to Product

1937 International: Hemp Textiles, Pakistan to Product

Author: Eric Hurlock, Digital Editor March 18, 2026 Duration: 20:34

This week on the Hemp Show, we talk with Ryan Zaczynski, co-founder of 1937 International, a company working to build global supply chains for industrial hemp.

In this episode, Zaczynski talks about what it takes to move hemp beyond niche markets and into real products that people use every day — by building supply chains that connect farms, textile mills and manufacturers around the world.

At the center of that effort is Pakistan, where 1937 International is working in partnership with Dr. Zafar Riaz and his team to develop hemp production and tap into one of the world's largest textile economies.

We also talk about the upcoming Industrial Hemp International Conference in Denver, where 1937 International is the lead sponsor and what it means to bring new partners, new materials and new supply chains into the hemp industry.

Learn More

1937 International

linkedin.com/company/1937-international-corp

Industrial Hemp International Conference

industrialhempinternational.com

News Nuggets

U.S. Farm Bill revisions would modestly reshape rules for fiber and grain growers

hemptoday.net/u-s-farm-bill-revisions-would-modestly-reshape-rules-for-fiber-and-grain-growers/

UK grant backs development of hemp varieties tailored for British farming

hemptoday.net/uk-grant-backs-development-of-hemp-varieties-tailored-for-british-farming/

Sponsors

IND Hemp

indhemp.com

Forever Green

hempcutter.com


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