A Thneed is a highly versatile object knitted from the foliage of a Truffula Tree. According to the Once-ler, it is "A-fine-something-that-all-people need." It costs $3.98 (approximately $30.67 adjusted for inflation) according to The Lorax book and movie. Its name is a portmanteau of "the need', a term to describe trendy items and how they become “the need” of people. These trends further grow the greed of the companies that produce these items.
It appears to be a fabric made of the said foliage.
Appearance
The color of a Thneed really depends on the color of the tree it is knitted from (however, most Thneeds shown have a reddish-pink color). Its shape can also be changed to suit different purposes but its default form resembles a sweater.
Uses
Thneeds can take on a large variety of forms for different purposes, such as:
- Shirts
- Socks
- Large gloves
- Hats
- Carpets
- Pillows
- Sheets
- Curtains
- Covers for bicycle seats
- Hammocks
- Toothbrush holder
- Canary nest
- Sweatshirt
- Thneedle Thoup that can cure chest and back pain (how this is possible is unknown)
- Hair grooming products
- Carburated rust eliminator
- Sweaters
- Umbrella
- Towel
- Skirt
- Pants
- Sponge
- Scarf
- Tightrope
- (Butterfly) Net
- Wig
- Purse/Bag
- Suit
- Boxing Glove(s)
- Parachute
- Reusable diaper
- Runny nose wiper
- Slingshot
- Jump rope
- Food (Tastes like bread, but without the crust)
- Windshield Wiper
- Viper trap
- Mustache Brush
- Mop
- Kites
- Trampolines
- Sails
- Ties
- Vests
- Capes
- Robes
- Tablecloths
- Horse Saddles
- Rugs
- Tents
- Ponchos
- Hoodies
- Flags
- Earmuffs
- Sundresses
- Ball gowns
- Blankets
- Lampshades
- Basketball Hoops
- Ribbon Streamers
- Hair Scrunchie
- Batting cages
- Potato sacks
- Aprons
- Leggings
- Sport coats
