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Hard Times for Hemp

Things are heating up quickly for the fledgling hemp cannabinoid space. Massachusetts’ comprehensive new regulations, targeting hemp processors and businesses, have introduced severe limitations on the sale and distribution of hemp-derived products, promising all but certain death for hemp businesses within the Commonwealth. In Louisiana, two competing bills are making their rounds, with nearly polar opposite goals. HB 952 seeks to establish clear standards for hemp products, while SB 495 proposes stringent restrictions that could isolate and severely impact the local hemp market. Meanwhile, in Chicago, a new ordinance introduced by Alderman Brian Hopkins, aims to regulate potent hemp-derived products by confining their sale to licensed cannabis stores.

What the Hell, Colorado?

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It appears that the latest assault on the cannabis industry is coming from Colorado, of all places. The Rocky Mountain State’s SB24158, sponsored by Democrats Hansen, Michaelson Jenet, and Lukens, mandates immediate removal of any online promotion of substances deemed illicit, including legal marijuana. Taking heavy criticism for potential free speech infringement, the bill, part of a larger internet policy reform, will require social media platforms to update and publish policies by 2025, aligning with state content regulations. At press time, the bill is scheduled for discussion in the Senate Business, Labor, and Technology Committee. Whether it will pass is anyone’s guess at this point. However, if it does pass the legislature, it’s hard to imagine Governor Jared Polis, a longtime proponent of legal cannabis, would sign the bill into law.

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Taking the High Road

Ever the savvy marketer, Ginny Saville, owner of The Botany Bay in Lexington, Kentucky took her ad game to the next level and paid to have a local city bus wrapped in her store’s branding, effectively buying herself a mobile billboard. As fate would have it, footage of the bus surfaced on the local news in the midst of a completely unrelated segment. Let that be a lesson; digital might be the way of the future, but the old school tactics still slap. Kudos, Ginny!

Blumenaur Spits Truth

U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer might be drifting toward retirement, but he’s not going quietly. Just at press time, he criticized the Biden administration for not ending marijuana prohibition, labeling it “political malpractice.” At a House committee hearing, Blumenauer conveyed frustration at the delays in the DEA’s review of cannabis scheduling, supported by remarks from Vice President Harris. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra responded, noting that while HHS has recommended rescheduling cannabis, the final decision rests with the DEA. The congressman urged immediate action, emphasizing the potential benefits of cannabis research and the public’s growing demand for legalization.

Wanna Get Wet?

WET Lubes just rolled out its latest innovation, WET Hemptation, at the 2024 Champs Trade show. Crafted with natural elements for an elevated sensation, this aloe-based lubricant is enhanced with Cannabis Sativa Seed Extract, promising a silky touch to intimate moments. It’s designed to be safe with natural rubber latex, compatible with toys, and easy to clean with water. Free from glycerin and parabens, Hemptation supports a range of playful activities and comes in various sizes for convenience. Additionally, WET suggests exploring their Flavored and Fun Flavors Warming line for more delightful experiences.

Navigating the Hemp Industry’s Legal Labyrinth: A

BUSINESS OWNER’S GUIDE

By Nick Zavakos & Jeff Beverly

It’s Red Alert for the hemp sector, as impending legal and regulatory shifts across the United States threaten to all but eliminate its key products. From Iowa’s legislative adjustments to the collective push by 21 state attorneys general for stricter hemp product regulations, business owners find themselves navigating a complex maze of state-specific laws and looming federal adjustments.

IOWA’S CHOICE TO PROTECT MEDICAL MARIJUANA INDUSTRY

Iowa’s House recently passed legislation that would place excessively strict controls on hemp product consumption, limiting THC content to 4mg per serving and 10mg container, alongside introducing age restrictions and warning labels. Meanwhile, Iowa’s Senate passed a bill doubling the maximum number of licenses available for medical cannabis dispensaries. There is a clear desire to promote the medical marijuana industry at the expense of the state’s functional hemp marketplace.

STATE-SPECIFIC TRENDS: A PATCHWORK OF REGULATIONS

The legislative fabric across the states presents a patchwork quilt of regulatory approaches, each with its unique implications for hemp business owners:

SOUTH CAROLINA has signaled a supportive stance towards the hemp industry, aiming to foster growth with favorable regulations. This is a boon of optimism for businesses within the state, suggesting a trend towards recognizing the hemp sector’s economic potential.

FLORIDA braces for the impact of Senate Bill 1698, a new hemp regulation bill poised to unravel the current legal framework for hemp and hemp extract products. The legislation’s stringent THC concentration limits (Delta-9 only, max 5mg per serving/50mg per package) and packaging standards loom ominously as businesses scramble to adapt.

GEORGIA finds itself embroiled in a legal battle over mislabeled hemp products, highlighting the critical need for rigorous testing and accurate labeling. The lawsuit against major cannabis brands for selling marijuana as legal hemp is a grim reminder of the importance of legal compliance and integrity.

SOUTH DAKOTA has passed legislation prohibiting the chemical modification of industrial hemp, aiming to curb the sale of psychoactive substances. This law emphasizes the distinction between naturally derived cannabinoids and those resulting from chemical processes, compelling businesses to adopt natural extraction methods.

As MINNESOTA moves towards legal adult-use cannabis, heightened scrutiny is on the hemp industry, especially regarding compliance with THC limits. Enforcement efforts aim to ensure hemp products do not surpass legal THC concentrations, with significant fines for violations. With this new scrutiny coming into play, it is all the more imperative for businesses to verify product compliance, ensuring the hemp market’s integrity and consumer safety amidst regulatory changes.

TENNESSEE has proposed serious limitations that threaten to impact the local THC-A market and trigger shifts in consumer behavior towards out-of-state or online purchases. While products with delta-9 THC levels below 0.3% are still legal, THC-A products are in danger of facing strict regulations.

THE FEDERAL CALL FOR ACTION: A UNIFYING VOICE NEEDED

Amidst state-level adjustments, a collective push by 21 state attorneys general for stricter federal regulations on hemp products raises concerns over the industry’s future. Especially with the Farm Bill being reauthorized at the end of fiscal year 2024. The ambiguity surrounding the 0.3% THC threshold and the proliferation of alternative cannabinoid products prompts a reevaluation of the legal definition of hemp. Business owners are encouraged to advocate for regulations that balance consumer safety with industry growth, with an emphasis on the need for a harmonious federal and state regulatory framework.

FORWARD TOGETHER: NAVIGATING THE LEGAL MAZE

As business owners in the hemp industry, the path forward involves not just compliance but active engagement in shaping the legal environment. By understanding state-specific regulations, advocating for sensible federal policies, and ensuring product integrity, businesses can navigate the complexities of the legal landscape while continuing to foster growth and innovation.

The call to action is clear: stay informed, engage in advocacy, and adapt to the evolving regulatory environment. Together, we can steer the hemp industry towards a future marked by responsible business practices, consumer safety, and continued prosperity.

Nick Zavakos and Jeff Beverly are founding partners at Know Naturals, a brand that offers an assortment of federally compliant, hemp-derived Delta-9 consumables, actively working to help steer state-by-state legislation, as well as provide products that remain compliant within those new frameworks . “Stay in the Know with Know Naturals!”

FEDS PONDER KRATOM’S

FUTURE

By Rudy Carillo

One look at the official US Food and Drug Administration web page devoted to kratom makes clear that the Biden administration is certainly interested in the leaves of the plant known scientifically as Mitragyna Speciosa. The thing is the attention that the federal agency is giving kratom is not really positive. In fact, as pointed out by members of the American Kratom Association, much of the FDA’s language regarding the plant and its use by Americans is skewed towards a viewpoint that sees kratom as a potential threat to consumers.

But Kratom is everywhere; products containing the plant, whether in the form of leaves, tinctures, or concentrates are sold in shops spanning America from coast to coast – unless you happen to live in Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Rhode Island, Vermont, or Wisconsin, where the plant has been totally banned. Additionally, city or county ordinances in San Diego, California; Denver, Colorado; Sarasota County in Florida; and Union County in Mississippi have deemed the plant illegal for human consumption.

Given those parameters, it’s still likely that there’s probably a shelf or an aisle devoted to the product at your shop. Even the feds admit that “Kratom is often

used to self-treat conditions such as pain, coughing, diarrhea, anxiety and depression, opioid use disorder, and opioid withdrawal.” The fact that “an estimated 1.7 million Americans aged 12 and older used kratom in 2021” seems to point to the fact that such use is safe and effective, if mostly unregulated.

And that’s the operative concept here regarding kratom: regulation. Users and retailers all speak of the plant’s effectiveness, but until the feds commit to further testing and a clarification of their policies surrounding kratom, its status as a legal, regulated substance available to consumers remains murky at best.

But there has been some progress. Recent news releases by the FDA indicate an evolution in their stance on kratom. This slow movement forward the FDA is planning on releasing its findings in the fall — has been countered with a growth in lawsuits related to consumer deaths and injuries resulting from kratom’s alleged misuse.

According to some members of the kratom manufacturing and wholesale industry, concrete plans – and ultimately regulation – would not only help guide consumers in their purchases, but would also afford the industry a level of oversight that would guarantee freshness, purity, and safety while also fencing out manufacturers of adulterated and sometimes dangerous kratom-derived products. This sort of regulation would be a starting point toward eliminating the dangers some see in kratom use.

“Speaking for myself, regulation is part of doing business in the United States,” says Drake Fischer of Durity Distribution. No stranger to our readers, Durity, based in Boise, Idaho, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of kratom products, including Mit Therapy Extract Enhanced Kratom and Vital Elements Kratom. “I don’t view regulation as a bad thing,” he continues, “It helps stabilize markets.

it’s healthy and not harmful, leads to consumer satisfaction. Nobody can complain about that because consumers really appreciate the right information.”

The lack of labeling guidelines established by an authority like the FDA has led to problems, Fischer reasons. “Unfortunately, in this space, there are people who get away with lying about their products. Some of them flat out don’t know anything about the product they’re manufacturing or wholesaling. A bit of federal regulation will help that.”

Fischer knows what he’s talking about. As he puts it, he’s involved in the industry “from tip to tail.” His direct presence includes five retail outlets and a massive wholesale operation. “We carry 30 or 40 brands of kratom and seventy or eighty different products, and we manufacture our own brand of kratom, Mit Therapy,” he qualifies, while describing the current

regulatory environment, which he says is mostly self-administered–without the benefit of government support.

“We do in-house production of capsules, powders, liquids … we do everything we can to maintain GMPcertified practices. I really try to keep our processes above the standards, and I’m realistic about that. Also, there are standards that have been set by the American Kratom Association. We follow those guidelines. There are a lot of people trying hard to self-regulate the space. But having federal backup would help out. It would level the playing field.”

But, despite a recent evolution in the federal regulatory environment, like last month’s government admission that their testing was unable to determine dose-based toxicity levels for kratom, there continues to be pushback from the FDA. Kratom concentrates are the focus of current FDA inquiries into product safety, as well as potential legal liabilities in today’s consumer environment. A number of lawsuits, particularly in Florida have recently resulted from human deaths due to alleged misuse of kratom – specifically due to improper labeling and product concentration claims. Fischer has some good ideas about those situations, adding, “I think water can be dangerous if not consumed reasonably. I don’t think we should be telling people what they can and can’t put in their bodies.

That said, I understand that some of these alkaloids can be scary to people, that they could be potentially harmful. Some of them might be beneficial. The key here is that we have to look out for the consumers that might act like idiots with the potentially harmful stuff. That’s why regulation is so important to the entire space. Ideally, manufacturers (who have questions about the safety of their product) should take their case to the AKA, where some regulatory basics can be determined and used. Instead of that, we’ve got all sorts of brands bypassing that framework.”

Enlisting government support to regulate kratom would aid the AKA’s efforts and lead to less controversy, safer dosing, and happier consumers, Fischer concludes.

Until regulators understand the nature of kratom and the consumer demand for its well-recognized benefits, selfregulation and responsible business owners, such as Drake Fischer, are the only defense against the ongoing and often unjustified backlash.

Click Here for the FDA Web Page on Kratom.

Living PROOF

The film DOSED: The Trip of a Lifetime follows Laurie Brooks as she discovers the transformative power of plant medicine. Offscreen, Laurie shares the deeper discovery: her authentic self.

She sits upright on a non-descript couch, in a nondescript suburban living room. She could be anywhere— and in a sense, she’s been everywhere. The look in her eyes is unmistakably familiar to anyone who’s shared in the experience. It’s the aftermath of a spiritual purging, a tsunami of catharsis wrapped up in revelation. It’s a sensation of such complete and total surrender that you could mistake it for a sort of cheerful nihilism if everything wasn’t pulsating with so much meaning. You could call it a look of resignation, but not of defeat.

“Death is as easy as crossing the street,” she’ll later tell me, describing what she’s learned in this moment. Her therapist and his assistant sit in armchairs across from her. Glenn, her husband of more than 30 years, is on the couch beside her, his eyes adoringly locked on hers as he hangs on her every word.

“I don’t even know where to start,” she begins, her voice choked with relief. “I’m done. I’m done with the crying. There’s nothing to be sad about anymore.” As if on cue, a tear leaks

out of her left eye and slides down her cheek, still flushed crimson by the force of the emotional release. Somehow, that single tear is more proof of her words than a contradiction.

If there’s a climax to be had in the film, DOSED: The Trip of a Lifetime, this is it, though there’s no spoiler within the recounting. If anything, the spoiler is this: Five and a half years after she was

diagnosed with colon cancer and told she had less than a year to live, Laurie Brooks is still here—and she’s more alive than ever.

The film, which premiered in 2022 and features an all-star cast of plant medicine luminaries that includes Paul Stamets, Gabor Mate and Dennis McKenna, documents Laurie’s journey as she grapples with her own mortality in the face of a harrowing diagnosis and improbable recovery. A native resident of British Columbia, our protagonist was able to take advantage of Canada’s Special Access Program, which allows terminal patients access to psilocybin therapy on a case-by-case basis. As if to strike the perfect chord, the film also documents her adoption of a cannabis oil regimen to supplement her treatment. The results speak for themselves and have made Laurie, a mother of four and wife of a former evangelical pastor, an unexpected hero of the plant medicine movement.

“Cannabis has helped me in so many ways and not just the anti-cancer properties, but also laughing . . . I learned to laugh at cancer and my tumor because of when I was high.”

know about cancer,” she tells me. “And for me . . . I don’t want to think about that anymore. I still have cancer—I still have a tumor, actually. His name is Frank. Frank is a bad boyfriend who just won’t leave. I’ve told him to sit down and shut up and he has. So, I don’t know; I’m just kind of past that now. But we go to screenings for the movie and that’s all people want to know about is the cannabis regimen, or . . . my cancer, and it’s like, you guys are missing the point. The way I got through cancer was by finding myself again—and mushrooms definitely helped me do that.”

But for Laurie, as much as the movie has opened doors and created opportunities by which she can make a lasting difference on her terms, it represents what is already behind her. It’s the prologue; the real journey begins now.

“Everybody wants to

The first thing I notice about her as we open the conversation is the electricity of her presence that’s tangible even over a Zoom call. There’s an unforced joy in her voice, an effervescence that seems to punctuate her thoughts, which never seem to lack, nor fail to illuminate a deeper truth. She speaks with clarity and authority, but also with casual ease—and surprising candor.

“Cannabis has helped me in so many ways,” she continues, “and not just the anti-cancer properties, but also

laughing . . . I learned to laugh at cancer and my tumor because of when I was high—when I was stoned at night,” she lets out an unforced giggle before continuing. “I entertained myself by thinking of other ways to die that were more entertaining than cancer. My favorite right now is getting hit by a piece of space junk falling from the sky . . . Cancer is so blasé.”

Her laughter is contagious, and I find myself joining her, despite the bleakness of the subject matter. But that’s the thing: For her, there is nothing bleak about it. She’s already faced death; she’s made her peace with it, and she’s still here to tell the tale. I point this out to her and ask her if it makes her feel immortal.

She smiles and gives me an affirming nod. “I feel like I might have superpowers.”

Her cancer now in remission, Laurie is moving forward—heart in the moment, eyes on the future. With the knowledge and acceptance of the fact that her prognosis could change at any time, she’s purposed to live deliberately, embracing her most authentic self without apology.

“I feel so much more myself now,” she confirms, her effusive smile beaming through the monitor, “I’m confident in who I am and not afraid to show it; I’m just being more authentic and letting

people see who I am. The feeling of being seen and heard is amazing.”

That authenticity means making the choices that are best for her, despite the expectations of some of the members of her newfound audience. There is a general assumption that the choice between conventional and plant medicine is a binary one, but Laurie doesn’t see the world in ones and zeroes. It was psilocybin therapy— not DMT.

“I haven’t gone off my chemo meds,” she posits with a shrug, “and that’s what people don’t get. I’m not into all this green juice in Mexico or whatever . . . I still work with the doctors—I still have an oncologist that I talk to all the time. I go in for scans and do my chemo regimen, and I’m not going to let that go. These,” she adds, referring to mushrooms and cannabis, “are addins. I still believe in science.”

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Thicket Lightyear Torch

Pew, pew, pew! From the creators of the Thicket thermos bong comes the Thicket Lightyear Torch, an unforgettable heat blaster from the Spaceout series, engineered with Anakin Skywalker’s precision and decked out with the swagger of Han Solo.

Designed to withstand cosmic blows, this torch features an adjustable flame and a stainless-steel tip, along with a user-friendly trigger and lock mechanism that facilitates effortless operation and continuous use, allowing you to safely enter the hyperspace with style.

With its iconic retro space design and monster variety of explosive color combinations, Thicket’s Lightyear Torch comes in hot and hits loud, with an unforgettable design that scorches the competition. May the torch be with you.

moodmats

In the mood to get super artsy while helping save the planet? Your quest starts here with moodmats, Earth’s original neoprene upcycling company. Neowhat?!? For those who skipped inorganic chemistry, neoprene can be found in wetsuits, gaskets, weatherstripping, wheelchair seat molds, car tires, and plenty more.

The company and its parent, LavaRubber, turned those nasty waste products into practical, stylish, unique mats preventing around two tons of material from entering the landfills every month. The mats come in various sizes, designs, and shapes and can be used as pipe and bong mats, drink coasters, sink mats, trivets, yoga mats and surfboard tail mat. Your friends at moodmats offer an extensive art series featuring talented American artists including UV and glow in the dark pieces that will turn your living room into a coveted Soho gallery.

Gear Premium x Cheech & Chong Glass “My Homies” Sidekick Water Pipe

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“My Homies” Sidekick Water Pipe, a special edition GEAR Premium® x Cheech & Chong® collaboration, and a homage to the Legends themselves. Standing 12” tall and designed with a 7mm thickness, the Sidekick combines durability with a classic but caricatural aesthetics. Accompanied by a matching lighter and pin, and presented in a collectible tin featuring art by Hood Van Gogh, this set goes beyond utility to become a piece of art. This limited collection, with only 420 crafted, offers a once in a stoner lifetime experience, but you might want to keep this one in the box, as any respectable collector would. Each water pipe is individually numbered and paired with a certificate of authenticity signed by Cheech & Chong, making it more than just your regular accessory —it’s a piece of history.

HempLucid Gummies

Established by Chase Hudson, Hemp Lucid was born from his eyeopening experience as a first responder, witnessing the distress of a terminally ill patient surrounded by more than 50 prescription pill bottles. A believer in natural medicine, he vowed to uncover wellness alternatives leading to the creation of HempLucid, a Utah based family enterprise offering various products from CBD to Delta8 to fungi—in a variety of synergizing blends.

Their gummies line, offered in a multitude of delicious flavors, includes varieties for sleep, stress, and focus, combining nature’s finest mushrooms and cannabinoids, reflecting the company’s holistic approach to health. With a 4.6-star rating, these gummies stand out for their effective and natural formulations, backed by HempLucid’s commitment to sustainability, ethical sourcing, and organic ingredients.

Cycling Frog Beverages

Who has ever heard of a cycling frog?

Well, after sampling the artisan extracts available from Cycling Frog Beverages, you’ll probably be hopping on that old bike of yours (you know, the one in your garage) to spread the news. That’s okay though, because the founders of Cycling Frog are committed to normalizing cannabis use, and thus would probably be ecstatic to hear you sing out the praises for the company’s exciting and soothing beverages, mints, and brownie bites. Now that we’ve got that clear, a little more about the product: Cycling Frog sells its products by potency, so customers can take their normalizing, people-reaching efforts at their own pace. Starting with 1mg THC + 5mg CBD wintergreen mints, or 2mg THC + 4mg CBD canned flavored seltzer waters, cannabis aficionados can work their way up to Cycling Frog’s Sparkling THC Iced Tea Lemonade, which features 50mg of THC and CBD, respectively, in a refreshing 12 ounce can. Grab that bicycle by the horns and start your journey today!

Instabar

With the Instabar, Annbiz comes out swinging, leveraging deep industry knowledge and a penchant for innovation to offer a righteous combo of sophistication and personal choice. The Instabar disposable vape offers a harmonious blend of form and function. With its svelte, futuristic design that evokes the minimalist elegance of toptier tech products, this vape delivers up to 5000 puffs from a substantial 12ml e-liquid reservoir, while the 650 mAh battery, rechargeable via USB-C, promises endurance to match its style. Each unit, encased in a removable silicone rubber for comfort and durability, comes in 15 scrumptious flavors, offering a nic salt vaping experience that’s tailored to the hilt.

Exhaler by Blown Glass Goods

Sometimes, you just need to breathe—but sometimes, inhaling is even better. And for those moments, try inhaling with the Exhaler from Blown Glass. This glass pipe cleverly modeled after the classic medical inhaler design invites you to inhale serenity and exhale burdens, echoing the peaceful rhythm of yoga breaths. Its minimalist design ensures easy cleaning and portability, perfect for on-the-go moments or tranquil at-home sessions, bringing stylish harmony and simplicity to your smoking routine while promising to be a conversation starter among friends and fellow aficionados. Embrace the blend of communal joy and personal zen with the Exhaler, your companion in finding your “me time.” Now, breathe.

UpliftCBD Full Spectrum Topical

Feel like your muscles are turning into concrete and your knees into the Tin Man from “The Wizard of Oz”? UPLIFT’s CBD Full Spectrum Topical Lotion is here to soothe those sore muscles and creaky joints. This premium lotion, crafted with full-spectrum CBD and less than 0.3% THC, is all about hydration, restoration, and protection. Infused with organic MCT oil from coconuts, it deeply nourishes the skin.

Choose from Unscented, calming Lavender, or antiseptic Tea Tree scents, available in strengths of 1000mg and 2000mg. Ideal for daily use, UPLIFT’s lotion is more than a post-exercise remedy; it’s a comprehensive skincare solution, integrating the wellness benefits of CBD into your everyday routine, making aching muscles and stiff joints a fading memory. Speaking of joints, check out THC-A pre-rolls too!

Pinchicha

Pichincha is a volcanorich province in north-central Ecuador; it’s also the name of a super cool wholesale gift company that specializes in handmade jewelry and other highly crafted items from all over Latin America. Based in Miami, Florida, Pichincha is a womanowned business that has been around since 1986 and was founded as a mom-and-pop enterprise that operated out of Floridian flea markets. Founder Nancy Brook and her family have grown Pichincha into “one of the leading Latin minority-run wholesalers of its kind in the industry.”

With a simple perusal of Pinchicha’s website, retailers can find every funky flavor under the tropical sun, from colorful ashtrays to worry dolls, from woven anklets to carved peace pipes and children’s toys. As for jewelry, Pichincha has your shop covered with its wide selection of earrings, rings, bracelets, pendants and lanyards. Pichincha brings the spirit, mysteries, and essence of Latin America to retailers through its artisan-made crafts and handmade jewelry.

Stache

Stache is famous for their sleek, allin-one dab rigs. They also make a brilliantlydesigned grinder–one that features rounded teeth for a smooth process–and a digital scale that’s perfect for use with concentrates and microdoses. The operative word, it seems, with this group of professional upstarts (they started out just 9 years ago, in 2015) is innovation. In fact, Stache founder, Rod, says that the company’s quest to bring innovative products to the public “will never stop.” This focus on new products for a new age first resulted in “the first portable dab setup for customers” and recently came full circle when Stache debuted the ConNectar charging system, which ensures convenience and portability with just a small battery. As founder Rod tells it, “Our desire to continue designing unique products will never stop.” Visit Stache online today for an assortment of some of the most inventive accessories on the market.

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