The Treehopper, a tiny insect, is a fascinating creature known for its unique method of spreading the word among fellow treehoppers. As pioneers in incorporating "social objects" into clothing designs, we embody the modern-day Treehoppers.
Our mission is to bring sustainability into the mainstream, achieved by enabling you to engage in meaningful dialogues with your friends and family.
This innovation is a result of a deliberate design process, and the outcome is that our designs are purposeful, aesthetic, unobtrusive, and thought-provoking.
Social objects are items or artifacts that spark conversations, interactions, and social engagement among people. These objects often have some unique or interesting characteristics that make them stand out and capture people's attention. When shared or displayed, social objects become focal points for discussions and interactions, facilitating connections and conversations between individuals or groups.
The concept of social objects was popularized by Jyri Engeström, a Finnish entrepreneur and social theorist. According to his theory, social objects act as the glue that binds people together in social networks and communities. These objects provide a focal point for discussions, interactions, and the formation of relationships.
Social objects are items that carry shared meanings and emotions, often acting as conversation starters or catalysts for social interactions. While frequently observed in domains like technology and art, their presence in fashion design is a novel phenomenon. The incorporation of these objects into clothing design adds a new layer of complexity to the process, enriching garments with stories, memories, and connections.
The inclusion of social objects represents a departure from traditional design considerations, as they introduce an intimate layer of individual and collective experiences into the clothing itself.
In today's interconnected world, clothing goes beyond its utilitarian function to serve as a canvas for personal expression and social communication.
We are proud to introduce Social Objects as Design Artifacts, heralding a new era of environmental and social responsibility, both within and outside the clothing industry.
The majority of our products are made of 100% Certified Organic Cotton. However, for a few lightweight products, we realize that pure cotton does not hold its shape well. In these lightweight products, we use a blend of 85% Certified Organic Cotton and 15% post-consumer recycled plastic bottle-derived polyester.
We are based out of Atlanta, GA.
Random trivia: Julia Roberts an Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in numerous blockbuster films is also from Atlanta.
Currently, we are focused on delivery to the U.S. and Canada. We plan to expand our markets soon. If you are not in our current delivery territory but want to support our mission, we encourage you to leave a comment at hello@thetreehopper.com.
Shipping is free on all orders above USD 100. For orders below the threshold, you can find rates during checkout process.
If you’re not happy with your order, you have 30 days to send us back any items you don’t like to keep. We will issue a full refund for all returned items. Please ensure that all garments remain unworn, unaltered, unwashed, and have their original tags and labels attached.
All returns will be processed through our returns portal. You can access it by clicking here.