Wad-Free for Bed Sheets Update | Shark Tank Season 13

Cyndi Bray was frustrated by the way sheets wadded up in washers and dryers, wasting energy and causing extra work. She responded by inventing Wad-Free, a device that held the corners of sheets in place to stop tangling. It made laundry easier while also cutting down on drying time. Will Cyndi clean up with her smooth pitch? Read our Wad-Free update to find out.

If you’re short on time, here’s a quick overview of what happened to Wad-Free after Shark Tank.

Cyndi entered Shark Tank Season 13, seeking $200,000 for 5% equity in her company, Wad-Free. After her pitch, she left with a deal from Kevin O’Leary for $200,000 for 5% equity with $1.50/unit royalty until $1 million is paid back.

In terms of a Wad-Free update, the company expanded its product line in 2023 with a heavy-duty version for blankets and duvets. Further, by 2024, Wad-Free gained national media attention, earned recognition in contests, and promoted its eco-friendly benefits of reducing drying time by up to 75%.

Shark:	Result:
Kevin O’Leary	Accepted deal of $200,000 for 5% equity with $1.50/unit royalty until $1 million is paid back
Lori Greiner	$200,000 for 20% equity
Mark Cuban	No Offer
Robert Herjavec	No Offer
Daymond John	No Offer

Wad-Free Shark Tank Pitch

• Entrepreneur: Cyndi Bray
• Business: Device to keep sheets from wadding in the washer or dryer
• Ask: $200,000 for 5% equity
• Result: $200,000 for 5% equity with $1.50/unit royalty until $1 million is paid back
• Shark: Kevin O’Leary

We’ve all been there: your sheets come out of the dryer wet and tangled, wasting time and electricity on repeat cycles.

Cyndi solved that problem with her company, Wad-Free for Bed Sheets.

The Wad-Free device traps the four corners of a flat or fitted sheet, keeping them from wadding up in the dryer, trapping clothes, or tangling.

It’s extremely simple to use, and Cyndi has a utility patent, trademark, and copyright on the device.

She launched the product in June 2020 on Amazon, Walmart, The Grommet, and her own website. Since then, she had made $513,000 in lifetime sales, with 38% net profit.

Cyndi came with strong credentials. She had an MBA and had run her own business until her husband developed a brain tumor.

The numbers impressed the sharks. However, Mark Cuban was out first, admitting he didn’t wash his sheets often enough to need the product.

Meanwhile, Robert Herjavec praised Cyndi’s story but said he couldn’t help with the business. He bowed out as well.

Then Kevin O’Leary stepped in. He liked simple ideas and offered $200,000 for 10% equity, plus a $1.50 royalty per unit until he made back $1 million.

Daymond John wasn’t convinced. He said he couldn’t relate to the product and dropped out.

Lori Greiner, however, thought it was perfect for her. She envisioned infomercials and nationwide retail but wanted 25% equity for $200,000. She promised to work day in and day out to sell the product.

This sparked a bidding war between Kevin and Lori. Each tried to prove their value, talking over one another and shifting terms.

Cyndi asked Lori to drop to 10% equity, but Lori refused. Kevin called her greedy.

Cyndi pressed Kevin to commit to the same day-in, day-out fight that Lori promised. He agreed, lowered his equity ask to 5%, but kept the royalty.

Lori countered at 20% equity with no royalty.

In the end, Cyndi sided with Kevin. She accepted his deal of $200,000 for 5% equity and a $1.50 royalty per unit until he made back $1 million.

Was this the right move for her brand? Keep reading our Wad-Free update to find out.

Shark Tank Wad-Free Update

We got a chance to interview Cyndi to see how Wad-Free’s been doing since Shark Tank. “Wad-Free has grown considerably since airing on Shark Tank,” Cyndi told us.

Cyndi shared that since airing, she released a new heavy-duty version of the product designed for blankets and duvet covers, which her customers love.

Even better, she has gone viral on TikTok multiple times. “Livestream product demonstrations are fantastic for showing Wad-Free in action,” Cyndi told us.

She also confirmed that the deal with Kevin did end up going through and that working with him has been a great experience.

“Working with Kevin and Team Wonderful has been…well…wonderful! They are supportive, resourceful, and great human beings, said Cyndi.

We’d like to thank Cyndi for taking the time to speak to us and giving us an official Wad-Free update!

It’s been over a year since we chatted with Cyndi for a Wad-Free update. Here’s what’s happening with her company as of now;

In the first week after the episode aired in November 2021, Wad-Free sold over $1,000 worth of products.

The product is still available on the company’s website, Amazon, Walmart, and The Grommet.

In 2022, the exposure kept building. Wad-Free was named a top-10 finalist in the “Coolest Thing Made in Colorado” contest in October 2022.

The product was also featured in major outlets like Women’s Health Magazine, Apartment Therapy, HGTV, House Beautiful, and The Today Show.

By early 2023, Cyndi expanded the product line to include Wad-Free for Blankets & Duvet Covers, a version designed with eight tabs for bulkier linens.

She also began offering combo packs with both the original and the new version. Media attention continued, and Wad-Free gained traction on social media.

In early 2024, Cyndi was featured in interviews highlighting Wad-Free’s eco-friendly impact. The product cuts drying time by up to 75%, saving energy, water, and time while reducing appliance wear.

Cyndi herself uses the platform to support causes like the American Brain Tumor Association, showing that her focus goes beyond just sales.

You can also see product demos and updates on Instagram.

We’re excited about Cyndi’s growth and can’t wait to bring you another Wad-Free update.

Before you leave, be sure to check out more Shark Tank Season 13 Episode 5 company updates:

• Wedfuly Virtual Weddings Update
• Beulr Zoom Attendance Bot Update
• Spergo Clothing Update

For more on Shark Tank Season 13, visit our Season 13 products page.