Let’s Talk IRL instead
The app that turns your social media mutuals to real friends.
The hoodies that start real conversations offline.
80% of Gen Z report feeling lonely.
That’s why we created Unline.
We’re taking the awkward out of talking to each other in real life.
An app that turns your social media mutuals to real life friends.
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You make a list of social media acquaintances you would be down to meet up with offline. If your mutual has you on their list too, you’ll both show on each other’s “IRL List” and are prompted to DM each other and go make real life plans. It’s as simple as that.
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Because cold DM-ing someone “wanna be friends IRL?” feels awkward.
We have an entire network of potential friends on social media, it’s time we start tapping into it.
That high school acquaintance, friend-of-a-friend, or Instagram-bestie who you’ve never met before but is always the first to comment on your vacation selfie? They could easily be your real life best friend, if you only met up in real life.
Real life conversation-starters.
Because we want to talk IRL but don’t know how.
Let’s Talk IRL hoodies, tees, and accessories take the guesswork out of making the first move.
These prompts break the ice for you by letting others know you’re open to a conversation and giving them something to comment on.
We all feel a little nervous being the first one to break the ice.
So what if there was a universal signal that let us know someone wanted to talk?
That’s where we come in.
We break the ice for you.
Let’s Talk IRL does the hard part of starting the convo for you while giving others the reassurance that you’re open to a chat.
No more awkwardness.
Loneliness has been labeled a public health epidemic with effects similar to smoking 15 cigarettes daily.
We won’t stand by.
We’re fighting the loneliness epidemic one conversation at a time.
By wearing any piece of Let’s Talk IRL apparel, you can help support our mission and spread the message that offline connection is worth protecting.
Wear the message. Start real conversations offline.
Let’s Talk IRL Hoodies are combatting the loneliness epidemic one conversation at a time. Spark uplifting chats with strangers and new friends with the hoodie that’s inspiring people to talk to each other offline.
Choose your prompt and join the club of people protecting human interaction in a world full of screens.
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Product Details:
Designed for a universally flattering, cozy fit; made responsibly from high-end materials
Made with 80% organic cotton; 20% recycled polyester
Machine wash cold with like colors, normal cycle only, do not bleach. Tumble dry low or air dry, do not iron
Available only on unlineco.com
Wear the message. Start real conversations offline.
A spin off of our Let’s Talk IRL Hoodie, the Let's Talk IRL Baseball Cap is a fashionable sun protector with a greater message.
Let’s Talk IRL is combating the loneliness epidemic one conversation at a time. Wear the message and join the club of people protecting human interaction in a world full of screens.
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Product Details:
Made with 100% organic cotton
Adjustable snap-back closure
Available only on unlineco.com
Let’s Talk IRL Phone Cases are combating the loneliness epidemic one conversation at a time. Spark uplifting chats with strangers and new friends with the phone case that's inspiring people to talk to each other offline.
Choose your prompt and join the club of people protecting human interaction in a world full of screens.
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Product Details:
Made with 100% polycarbonate (shell), 100% TPU (lining); glossy finish
Dual-layer case for extra durability and protection
Available only on unlineco.com
What’s the loneliness epidemic?
The loneliness epidemic is a term used to describe an increase in social isolation in recent years due to:
Heavy, often isolating, social media use
Lasting impact of COVID-19 lockdowns
Fewer in-person “third places”
1 in 2 adults report feeling lonely and young people aged 16 to 24 feel more lonely than any other age group.
The benefits we’re missing
Brief, positive interactions with strangers—like a quick chat with a barista or a compliment in an elevator—can significantly boost our mood, increase happiness, and reduce loneliness.
That’s why Unline is creating opportunities for positive human connection in everyday life.
Our story
Unline is helping people connect in real life.
After learning 1 in 2 adults struggle with social isolation as a result of living in the social media and digital technology age, we set out to turn that around…