When were q-tips cotton swabs invented and by whom?
Well, actually one might argue that his wife invented the works of the q-tips. 1923 Upon observing his wife applying wads of cotton to toothpicks, Leo Gerstenzang, the original founder of the Q-tips® Company, conceived the idea of manufacturing a ready-to-use cotton swab. He found the Leo Gerstenzang Infant Novelty Co., a firm which marketed baby care accessories. 1926 The product was originally called Baby Gays and in 1926, the labels were changed to read Q-tips® Baby Gays. Later the name Baby Gays was discarded and Q-tips® became the identifying mark for cotton swabs. The Q in Q-tips® stands for quality and the word tips describes the cotton swab at the end of the stick. 1948 Due to increased consumer demand, Q-tips®, Inc., moved its manufacturing facility from New York City to a new facility in Long Island City, New York. 1950’s Q-tips® get recognized by Hollywood glamour and partner with America’s top Hollywood makeup artist, Ern Westmore, to create the “Lesson in Loveliness with Q
