Andrex Ultimate Quilts toilet paper

Andrex is one of the most iconic British brands, first introduced in 1942 by St Andrew Mills Ltd. The brand name itself is a portmanteau derived from its original production site at St Andrew Mill on St Andrews Road in Walthamstow, London. It pioneered the luxury two-ply toilet tissue market in the UK, initially marketed as 'cotton wool soft.' Over the years, the brand became synonymous with its famous mascot, the Andrex Puppy (a yellow Labrador Retriever), which debuted in 1972.

Today, Andrex is owned by the American multinational Kimberly-Clark Corporation, which acquired the brand through its merger with Scott Paper Company in 1995. Despite its American ownership, the product remains deeply rooted in the UK. The majority of Andrex toilet tissue, including the Ultimate Quilts range, is manufactured at Kimberly-Clark's major facilities in Northfleet (Kent) and Barrow-in-Furness (Cumbria). In 2026 and beyond, the brand continues to be part of Kimberly-Clark's global portfolio, following a significant corporate merger with Kenvue to focus on consumer health and wellness.