What was Kleenex originally made for?

Kleenex® Tissue was originally designed in 1924 as a cold cream remover; hence, the “Kleen” portion of the word was coined to convey the cleansing purpose. We then added the “ex” from Kotex® in order to convey what was the beginning of a family of products.

When was Kleenex invented and why?

In 1924, Kleenex® Brand tissues began selling in the USA as a cold cream and makeup remover, later launching in the UK the following year.

Did Kleenex invent tissue paper?

A The invention of the disposable tissue called Kleenex is not attributed to any one person. Rather, it’s a byproduct of Kimberly-Clark’s wartime effort to find a substitute for cotton. There are lots of other brands of tissues now, but it all started with Kleenex and the story is rather interesting.

Who came up with Kleenex?

Kimberly-Clark
In 1924, facial tissues as they are known today were first introduced by Kimberly-Clark as Kleenex. It was invented as a means to remove cold cream.

Where did Kleenex get its name?

Introduced in 1924 as a “sanitary cold cream remover,” Kleenex derived its name both from that cleaning function and to link it phonetically to Kotex, the sanitary napkin Kimberly-Clark had introduced just four years earlier. (The name Kotex refers to “cotton texture.”)

Who invented the first tissues?

The first tissue products as we’d recognize them today were invented and produced by the American paper manufacturer Kimberly-Clark, who developed cellulose as a replacement for cotton in sanitary products during World War I.

What was before toilet paper?

Before toilet paper, people mainly used whatever was free and readily available for personal hygiene. Unfortunately, many of the options were quite painful: Wood shavings, hay, rocks, corn cobs, and even frayed anchor cables. Paper has been used for bathroom duty for thousands of years since then.

Who owns the Kleenex brand?

The Kleenex trademark is owned by Kimberly-Clark, which launched the brand in 1924 as a disposable cleaning tissue for removing cosmetics. The brand launched as a handkerchief substitute in 1930 and has been the No. 1 selling facial tissue in the world ever since. Today it is sold in more than 170 countries.

Who designs tissue boxes?

Betsey Johnson
To excite consumers’ creative side, fashion designer Betsey Johnson creates bright and bold graphics in four themes for Kleenex brand facial tissue.

Where is Kleenex toilet made?

South Australia
Kleenex tissue One of the world’s best-known paper brands, Kleenex tissues, VIVA paper towel and Kleenex Cottonelle toilet tissue are manufactured at the Millicent tissue mill in South Australia, and are produced under Forest Stewardship Council’s environmental guidelines.

What chemicals are in Kleenex?

OTC product: Kleenex Anti-Viral tissue

• Category: Antiviral facial tissues.
• Manufacturer: Kimberly-Clark.
• Ingredients: Citric acid 7.51\% and sodium lauryl sulfate 2.02\%
• Use: Helps prevent transmission of viruses that cause upper-respiratory infections.
• Availability: Box of 75 or 112 tissues, size 8.4 × 8.2 inches.

What is the origin of the name ‘Kleenex’?

The Kleenex ® Brand’s story began during the First World War when Kimberly-Clark developed a crepe paper used as a filter within gas masks. In the early 1920’s, that very crepe paper innovation was cleverly adapted into a consumer product called Kotex ® Brand which helped women with their periods.

Why is Kleenex an important brand?

In March 2020, the Kleenex ® Brand created a range of products to provide relief to the 13 million allergy sufferers in the UK. Kleenex ® Allergy Comfort™ products are designed to provide comfort to allergy symptoms and are safe to use around the eyes. The role of hygiene has now become an important factor in everyday life.

How did Kleenex originate?

Kleenex began during the First World War. It developed a crepe paper used as a filter for gas masks. In the early 1920s, it was adapted as a consumer product called Kotex brand to help women with their periods.

Is Kleenex made in the USA?

Kimberly-Clark Corporation of Neenah, Wisconsin is the current registered owner of the Kleenex trademark. In the USA, the Kleenex name has become, or as a legal matter nearly has become, genericized: the popularity of the product has led to the use of its name to refer to any facial tissue, regardless of the brand.