Kleenex
The American company Kimberly-Clark has been selling paper hygiene articles under the brand name Kleenex since 1924 . In the English-speaking world, the term is used synonymously for paper handkerchiefs and can therefore be found in many encyclopedias , including the Oxford English Dictionary .
history
The paper manufacturer Kimberly-Clark from Neenah ( Wisconsin ) began to market handkerchiefs for single use in the western world for the first time in 1924 . Initially, the wipes for facial care were advertised, only later for use in case of colds . Until then, handkerchiefs were generally made of fabric and washed after repeated use. However, paper handkerchiefs had been used in Japan for several centuries at this point. In 1929 the Kleenex box was patented and marketed.
Today Kimberly-Clark has more than $ 1 billion in sales of clover towels . The brand group's products are manufactured in 30 countries and sold in 170 countries.
See also
Web links
Individual evidence
- ^ History of Kleenex Tissue
- ↑ Toilet Paper History - Complete Historical Timeline ( Memento of the original from October 7, 2016 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
