Hello Songbird Family,

We’re happy to report that all of the aluminum parts have been extruded, powder coated, and delivered to our factory. We are currently producing the plastic injection-molded parts, and once those are complete, we will begin assembly.

In the meantime, we are working closely with our packaging company to reduce the box size as much as possible and minimize shipping costs. Our hope is to ship the Ultimate Hamper fully assembled, which would be amazing. We will continue to provide updates as we finalize the details with our 3PL and packaging supplier.

Until next time, happy laundering!

Yours truly,
Tina

Hello Songbird Family!

Thank you to everyone on Kickstarter who has already submitted their color preferences. Now that we have this information, we’re excited to officially begin production on the handlebar and rotating hanging bar.

These aluminum components will first be extruded and then powder coated according to your selected finish. We’re currently preparing production in both champagne gold and sleek silver. Check out our progress below!

 

For those of you who have not yet completed the Kickstarter survey, please check your email. There’s still time to select your preferred color for the aluminum parts and confirm your shipping address. For those who pre-ordered on our store, we already have your information.

In the meantime, we’ll continue sharing updates as we move forward with injection molding, final assembly and packaging. We’re thrilled to be reaching this major milestone and are grateful to have you with us on this journey.

Yours Truly,

Tina

Hello Songbird Family,

It’s been a busy month, and things are moving forward! Our US factory will be working on test shots this week, and our shipping and packaging partners are preparing on their end as well. This includes drop tests and other quality checks to ensure your hamper can withstand the rigors of shipping.

In the meantime, for those of you who have pre-ordered, we’d like to confirm your shipping address in case anything has changed since you placed your order. You will receive an email this week with your order confirmation. It will be identical to the original confirmation email you received.

Please review the shipping address carefully and reply to that email with any necessary updates. We kindly ask that all address changes be submitted by May 1, 2026. If your address has not changed, no action is required.

We’re also excited to share this video of a fully functional pre-production model of the Ultimate Hamper:

Thank you again for your continued support—it truly means a lot to us!

Yours Truly,

Tina

Hello Songbird Family,

First, we’re happy to report that progress continues on the aluminum components. Manufacturing is moving forward, and we expect all of these parts to be completed and ready for final assembly with the rest of the hamper within the next 5–6 weeks.

On the shipping front, we’ve been carefully evaluating several third-party logistics (3PL) companies and are narrowing down the options that best fit our needs. Our current top contender is ShipBob, which operates multiple fulfillment centers nationwide. One of their facilities is conveniently located near our Wisconsin production site, simplifying delivery logistics from the factory. In addition, they operate a West Coast hub, which helps reduce shipping times and costs for customers across the country.

One challenge we’ve been working through relates to the overall size of the package. Shipping costs increase significantly with every additional cubic inch, so we’ve decided to ship the Ultimate Hamper partially unassembled. To make this work smoothly, we’re re-engineering a few elements to ensure a simple and seamless assembly process for our customers. In particular, the rear wheels will ship unattached, and we’re refining the design so installation is quick, intuitive, and reliable.

Finally, I want to sincerely apologize for the delays. Bringing a new product to market has proven more complex than we initially anticipated. Please know that we are working diligently to deliver a product that truly meets the quality and experience we envisioned from the beginning. I’m deeply grateful for your patience and support as we continue this journey together.

The finish line is still in sight. Even if progress sometimes feels more like crawling than running, we are moving steadily forward.

Until next time, happy laundering.

Yours Truly,

Tina