For those of you that don’t already know, I have been running social media for Funky Fluff for almost three years now. If you’re a Funky Fluff fan, you may have noticed that things have gone a bit quiet since last spring. Retailers were not getting any more new stock since the release of the six #BringingFunkyBack colours and the introduction of the Funky Fluff Clutch and Katniss print. Fans and retailers alike have been messaging me since the summer. “Lindsay, what is going on?!” And for the most part, I haven’t really known much more than you guys.
Despite its success, Funky is a SMALL company. It’s owners Tricia and Kathy doing all the shipping and customer service on their own, me running social media and a couple local ladies doing quality control. If you know anything about business, you’ll know that you’ve got to be able to meet customer demand, and for that, you need infrastructure and finances. Since I don’t know much about business, I like to think of it terms of fairy tales. Cinderella didn’t have the cash to kit herself out to meet Prince Charming at the ball. She needed her Fairy Godmother to take control of the situation. Funky Fluff needed its own Fluffy Godmother. But who?!
Bummis. That’s who. Yup, the same Bummis that has been in the cloth diaper business since the 80s. The company who was promoting cloth diapers long before they became cool. The company who has the know-how and the resources to take Funky Fluff to the next level.
Funky Fluff is happily and excitedly coming under the umbrella-ella-ella-eh of Bummis. I’ve watched Kathy and Tricia pour their heart and soul into Funky Fluff, and I’ve helped them grow their online presence since they gave me carte blanche to run their diaper release parties and Facebook activities with my signature candour and wacky sense of humour. I knew that earlier this spring, they had hit a brick wall. The dreams were there, but the means of achieving them needed to be found. So that’s where they’ve been. They’ve been searching for solutions or a possible Fluffy Godmother, and I’m so happy they’ve found her!
Kathy and Tricia will be sticking around for some time and working with their new Fluffy Godmother to transition the operational side of the company and slowly hand over the reins of their brand to those behind the scenes at Bummis. Fear not, the heart of Funky Fluff will remain the same. I’ve got some fun things up my sleeve to keep you on board with us until product can be restocked at your favourite retailers. (I wish it were as easy as the wave of a magic wand …)
You’re not only going to get to name new prints and colours as is the norm, I’ve upped the ante and gotten permission from the powers that be to let you be the deciding voice on three returning colours from the current line up, plus one RETIRED colour and one print that will go into production! Oh, and I also have some retired prints and colours to give away! And fear not: I love the AWJ just as much as you do, and I am loud. So yes, you’ll want to stick around in the coming weeks and months!
You can read an FAQ on the Bummis/Funky Fluff news here.
Jeanne C. says
October 18, 2016 at 11:35 amWhat a big news!!! Can’t wait to see new prints 😀
Erin M says
October 18, 2016 at 11:43 amThank you for sharing! I love seeing companies be transparent. I am so glad to hear that Kathy and Tricia can continue Funky Fluff, and have Bummis behind them.
deana says
October 18, 2016 at 11:47 amSad for the stay dry shells going away but excited to see new colors and prints!
Alyssa Berube says
October 18, 2016 at 11:48 amCongrats to FF!
Stormy Abrams says
October 18, 2016 at 11:50 amMy hubby and I are trying to start a business ourselves so right now I’m finding anything business very very interesting. I definitely understand the search for finances to help you get where you need and want to be. I can’t wait to see how it goes. Also I messed up one of my Instagram entries. I hit a wrong number on my Instagram name and didn’t catch it until to late :'(
Lindsay says
October 18, 2016 at 12:54 pmDon’t worry, I always check multiple entries when I draw a winner!!
Bethany S. says
October 18, 2016 at 11:50 amI’m glad another great Canadian company is overseeing Funky Fluff now! I can’t wait for new colours, prints and stock!!
Elishia says
October 18, 2016 at 12:04 pmI live Funky Fluff’s wet bags, so it’s really exciting that they will be back in stock everywhere and available in new colours!
Grace J says
October 18, 2016 at 12:13 pmI just purchased some funky fluff and tried them for the first time…. definitely found a new favourite. So exciter to hear this news, I was wondering what was going on!
Veronique says
October 18, 2016 at 12:48 pmI can’t wait to find out what the returning colours are going to be! I really love our funky fluff diapers and wetbags, and am glad that they are keeping the two brands separate, instead of funky fluff being absorbed into the bummis lineup like they did with mini-kiwi.
Carolyn Allen Russell says
October 18, 2016 at 1:26 pmOh my gosh, so much news today, my head is about to explode! Can’t wait to hear more from Funky Fluff moving forward (and I’m SO GLAD they’re not going away! I was worried they were going to stop making their diapers if they merged with Bummis, and I only recently fell in love with them!) 🙂
Mariko lafontaine says
October 18, 2016 at 1:28 pmI’m happy to see they stay a canadian company! Will the diapers be made in Canada too? Can’t wait to see the new colors and prints! We love our ff diapers and wetbags!
Kelly says
October 18, 2016 at 1:41 pmWhat exciting news! I’m so excited to see the new colours and prints!
kathy downey says
October 18, 2016 at 1:53 pmI have been out of the diaper line for many years but my daughter is having her first in Feb.2017 and i’m so excited .Diapers have come so far since my diaper days,i can’t wait to see the new designs!
Dina ritthaler says
October 18, 2016 at 2:17 pmI’m excited to see what’s coming!
Adrienne Helaina says
October 18, 2016 at 3:09 pmExcited to see what exciting goodies and pretties are to come!!
Amber Ludwig says
October 18, 2016 at 3:18 pmThis is so great!! I love it when 2 great companies can get together and be great together!! So awesome!!
Miss G says
October 18, 2016 at 4:50 pmThis is exciting news! I’ve been meaning to get a second hanging diaper pail for some time now, maybe I should wait a bit longer if there are new colours and prints on the way.
Nancy says
October 18, 2016 at 5:50 pmI have been a fan of Bummis for many years.
Elizabeth C says
October 18, 2016 at 6:07 pmI’m glad to see these two Canadian companies teaming up and I can’t wait to see which new colours/prints will be coming to Funky Fluff!
Aimee says
October 18, 2016 at 6:13 pmSounds like two awesome companies coming together! Can’t wait to see what this brings.
Holly MacRitchie says
October 18, 2016 at 8:06 pmThanks for the chance, I am a cloth diapering mama who needs some new diapers for her little girl!
hannah says
October 18, 2016 at 8:57 pmThis is great news. I know it’s hard to make a small business thrive these days, and I’m glad that Funky Fluff can stay thriving by joining in with Bummis. This is good all around. 🙂
Lindsay says
October 18, 2016 at 10:00 pmI am happy they found a way to grow!
Amy Amerson says
October 19, 2016 at 7:11 amI wish them well on their new partnership! Seems like a great match.
Barbara says
October 19, 2016 at 8:42 amBig news! I cannot wait to see what new things come out of this merger.
Jennifer says
October 19, 2016 at 8:50 amGlad to see FF remaining wholy Canadian, and excited to see what this new matchup with Bummis will bring. Congrats to Kathy and Tricia on finding a great “Fairy Godmother”!
Ria-Rose Franiel says
October 19, 2016 at 9:43 amI’m really sad that it sounds like Kathy and Tricia won’t be part of the company in the future but I’m really excited for Funky Fluff’s future. They are the only cloth diaper brand I use and it’s definitely because of Kathy and Tricia’s amazing customer service and dedication to their customers. <3 <3 <3
Melissa says
October 19, 2016 at 10:31 amI am excited for the new colors. I am in love with the prints that are available and will be even more glad with more options. Yay
Marie Cole says
October 19, 2016 at 10:43 amThis is pretty cool! I can’t wait to see what their joined companies will produce.
Jona says
October 19, 2016 at 10:52 amThis is exciting news. I love Funky Fluff and I hope nothing changes in their quality or design! I have been impatiently waiting for new colors and prints ? January can not come soon enough!!!
Jen Houle says
October 19, 2016 at 1:08 pmThis seems like great news for both parties! I love my funky fluff clutch and now I hear some of my local retailers will now sell ff since the merge!
Andrea vandenHoek says
October 19, 2016 at 5:05 pmI love Funky Fluff! I hope this means that my local store, which already carries some Bummis, will start looking into Funky Fluff. I’d love to get them locally…
Theresa Hover says
October 19, 2016 at 8:28 pmI hope this merger will allow Funky Fluff to be sold in more mainstream stores.
Zoe Lerikos says
October 20, 2016 at 7:06 amI’m excited for the Fluff founders, good for you guys! I’m cautiously optimistic about the future Fluff diapers. I hope we continue to enjoy the same quality and service we currently have. Can’t wait for the new print!
Kari Gosling says
October 20, 2016 at 8:33 amExcited to start my journey of cloth diapering in May 2017!!
Jessica says
October 20, 2016 at 8:57 amI’m excited to see what’s to come!
Melissa F says
October 20, 2016 at 11:18 amThis is exciting news! All the best to Kathy and Tricia, they have done a great job building their company. Looking forward to seeing where things go in the future. Hoping that FF will become available at my local retailer (they stock bummis) and definitely going to be voting for Funk-Eh Forest! to be coming back, would be so awesome in AWJ!
Tara G says
October 20, 2016 at 5:01 pmI don’t yet have diapers from either of these companies, but it’s so nice to know that FF found their Fairy Godmother. It must have been a difficult time, and a tough decision to make, but much better than watching all their hard work just slip away.
Molly says
October 20, 2016 at 6:31 pmThis is exciting news! I hope the transition goes well and all parties are happy. Looking forward to the future of FF and Bummis
Jessica Burrelli says
October 20, 2016 at 11:36 pmRetired colors!? SO exciting!
Jess Toth says
October 21, 2016 at 8:42 amWhat a wonderful collaboration! I hope they can keep the “essence” of FF
Marie Lowther says
October 21, 2016 at 9:19 amthats exiting news! Thanks for the giveaway!
Lynne says
October 21, 2016 at 11:16 amThank you for letting us know about the donations to Childrens Wish Foundation. No one has as much money as they would like to have in order to support charities – I love helping my charitable $$ go further by purchasing from companies that give back.
Linda says
October 21, 2016 at 11:51 pmI like that Funky Fluff is a small company. More care goes into the product.
Ellisha D. says
October 22, 2016 at 7:11 amWhat exciting news, cant wait to see what will come in the future! Thank you for the giveaway!
Angela Landskron says
October 23, 2016 at 7:52 pmCan’t wait to see the new prints!
aimee says
October 24, 2016 at 2:08 pmWhat news! Can’t wait to see any new prints. I have yet to try funky fluff or bummis but would love the chance to try them
Catie Shaffer says
October 25, 2016 at 1:14 pmOooh, we love both of these brands! Excellent news!
cassandra m says
October 25, 2016 at 4:21 pmI am running out of my newborn diapers i was gifted and am about to start cloth diapering! its exciting but scary at the same time. I have my stockpile and am hoping for the best. These look really good!
Jessie Hughes says
October 25, 2016 at 8:41 pmTwo great companies! I look forward to new colors and prints 🙂
janie vezina says
February 10, 2017 at 7:02 pmi’m happy they have partnered together. they’ve come out with some nice prints.