Kleenex tissues

Kleenex is one of the most recognized brands in the world, originating in the United States in the early 1920s. Originally developed by Kimberly-Clark as a cold cream remover, it was later marketed as a disposable handkerchief, leading to its global success and common use as a genericized trademark for facial tissues.

While the brand was founded in the US, manufacturing is distributed globally to serve various regional markets. For the European and Scandinavian markets, production often takes place in facilities located in the UK or continental Europe to maintain supply chain efficiency.

The brand remains a flagship property of the Kimberly-Clark Corporation, a multinational personal care giant headquartered in Texas. In certain regions, local subsidiaries or specific distribution arms manage the day-to-day operations and logistics for the product line.