FAQ

Clean surface thoroughly, and let it dry completely. We have found a small amount of rubbing alcohol/isopropyl alcohol (or even hand sanitiser) extra effective at removing any remaining dirt, grease, or grime. Gumbitz adhesive won't stick to a dirty or wet surface.

Remove the backing film and place the Gumbitz on your chosen surface pressing as firmly as possible. Once applied, it's VERY important that you leave your Gumbitz to set for 24 hours. 

For gumboots, please apply to the uppermost and flattest part of the boot. Please also clean a brand new boot! New boots often have manufacturing oils, release agents, or dust on the surface from production or packaging.

It all depends on the wear and tear and whether they’ve been applied correctly (i.e not on a dirty boot!), whether they’ve boots have been stored outside or inside, whether your kids like to pick at them! But we would expect them to stay on for a few months at the very least. We've got Gumbitz that are still holding strong after a year, so it all really depends.

Moisture, UV exposure and heat will degrade the adhesive strength over time. We're all about hand-me-downs and wanted a non-permanent option to avoid compromising the integrity of the gumboot. You’ll be able to peel off your Gumbitz once your child grows out of their gumboots and hand them down to younger siblings, cousins and friends without a trace. 

For lunchboxes and drink bottles, handwash carefully for best results. If washing in the dishwasher, please only use the top shelf!

Gumbitz are designed to be removed! Simply peel off, or if they're particularly stubborn, apply heat to the Gumbitz and then peel off. Hot water and hairdryers work well!

Yes, especially if they're determined enough. We're using one of strongest (if not the strongest) adhesive tape on the market. If applied correctly, it should be pretty tricky for a child to remove them.

Don’t worry, that’s totally normal! The adhesive on each Gumbitz stops about 0.8mm from the edge, which means the very outer rim might look slightly lifted. This helps keep the stickers flexible and easy to apply while still sticking firmly where it counts.

Our products are small and because of that could be a choking risk. For that reason, they are not suitable for children under 36 months.

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you’re not completely happy with your Gumbitz, we’ll refund you for the products. Unfortunately, we’re unable to refund shipping costs.

Gumbitz are only available in New Zealand at the moment. We're working on international shipping options. Woohoo!

Absolutely! Let's team up! Email us at hello@gumbitz.com.

We hope so! Gumbitz is a completely new product offering so we're just testing the market (and puddles) to see what the uptake is like. If they're a hit then we will absolutely invest in making more Gumbitz. The sky's the limit!