Band-Aid Brand Adhesive Bandages

BAND-AID is an iconic American brand of adhesive bandages that was first invented in 1920 by Earle Dickson, an employee of Johnson & Johnson, to provide a convenient dressing for his wife's housework-related injuries. Since its commercial launch in 1921, the name has become a trademarked household brand that is frequently used as a generic term for all adhesive bandages worldwide.

While originally developed and manufactured in the United States, current global production is distributed across various international facilities to serve local markets. In recent years, a significant amount of manufacturing for specific regions, including North America and Australia, has been shifted to facilities in Brazil.

Starting in 2023, the brand underwent a major corporate ownership shift. Johnson & Johnson spun off its consumer health division into a separate, publicly-traded company called Kenvue. As part of this transition, Kenvue became the ultimate owner of the BAND-AID brand, though the product packaging often still reflects the heritage connection to Johnson & Johnson during the transition period.