Kids' Linen Shorts for Sunny Day Play

Summer with kids is unpredictable: full of motion, mess, and memory-making. Our linen shorts are made for all of it. Comfortable, breathable, and built to last through popsicle drips, unexpected puddles, and the kind of long summer days that don’t follow a schedule.

Why Linen Shorts?

Good for Kids, Right from the First Wear

If you've ever worn well-loved linen yourself, you know that feeling – airy, cool, like your skin can finally breathe. Kids feel it too.

Our OEKO-TEX certified linen naturally:

• Keeps them cool when the temperature climbs
• Wicks away sweat during those non-stop playground sessions
• Sits gently against sensitive skin – a godsend for our little ones with eczema
• Contains zero nasty chemicals (I wouldn't put my daughter in anything else)

The best part? Unlike some “special occasion” clothes that sit stiff in drawers, these shorts get better with wear. Each wash makes them a little softer, a little more lived-in, just how kids like them.

Better for the Planet, Too

I started Treehouse because I couldn't find clothes that matched what I wanted as a mom. Pieces that were kind to my child's skin, high quality AND ethically made with consideration for workers and the environment. Our linen:

• Uses dramatically less water than conventional cotton (a resource we can't take for granted)
• Grows without the synthetic pesticides that harm soil and water systems
• Returns completely to the earth when its long life finally ends
• Supports skilled artisans who receive fair LIVING wages and benefits for their craft

These shorts aren't going to save the world. But they're a small choice that adds up – the kind we can feel good about making.

Built for Real Life

Kids are tough on clothes. Before these shorts ever hit our shop, they were tested by the most demanding quality control team: actual children.

They feature:

• Stretchy adjustable waistbands that don't dig in during long days of play
• Room to move (because kids squat, jump, and contort in ways adults simply don't)
• Extra stitching where tears usually happen first
• Honest-to-goodness pockets that hold treasures (Why do so many kids' clothes have fake pockets? It drives me nuts!)

One mom told me her son wore his pair for five days straight. Playground, beach, grandma's house, repeat, and they still looked good enough for family dinner. That's exactly what I was hoping for.

Style Meets Simplicity

I believe kids' clothes should let kids be kids. Not mini fashion statements, not billboards for brands. Just timeless, beautiful basics that work for real life.

Our linen shorts come in earthy tones that:

• Work for any child (we don't do “boys” or “girls” sections here)
• Mix with basically anything in their drawer
• Look pulled-together without trying too hard
• Pass down beautifully when they're outgrown

The simple design lets your child's personality shine through their favorite t-shirt, their muddy knees, and their found feather collection. The clothes are just the backdrop.

Easy Care for Everyday Wear

As a mom running both a business and a household, I have zero patience for precious clothes that need special treatment. These shorts are:

• Machine washable (cold, gentle cycle)
• Quick to air-dry
• Perfectly imperfect when it comes to wrinkles (that's linen's charm!)
• Tough enough for countless wash cycles

They'll get better with age, developing that perfectly worn-in softness that makes hand-me-downs so special.

“I designed these shorts thinking about hot summer days at the park with my sons. I wanted them to feel comfortable and free to play without restriction. But I couldn't stop thinking about the world they’'ll inherit, too. These shorts represent that balance. Immediate comfort for our children and thoughtful choices for their future." — Anastasia, Founder of Treehouse