Kotex Feminine Hygiene Products

Kotex is a world-renowned brand of feminine hygiene products that has played a pioneering role in the industry since its inception. Originally developed by Kimberly-Clark in 1920, the brand emerged from a wartime discovery: during World War I, nurses found that the cellucotton material used for surgical dressings was highly effective for menstrual use. Following the war, the company commercialized this innovation, creating the first disposable sanitary pad and fundamentally changing personal care standards globally.

Today, the brand's production footprint is vast and global to meet localized demand. Manufacturing occurs in numerous facilities across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Because of its expansive supply chain, a single Kotex product might be manufactured in several different countries depending on which regional market it is intended for. The brand continues to lead through innovation, focusing on comfort, discreetness, and sustainable materials.

Kotex remains a flagship brand of the Kimberly-Clark Corporation, an American multinational personal care corporation. Over the decades, Kimberly-Clark has maintained centralized ownership while adapting the brand's identity—such as the 'U by Kotex' sub-brand—to appeal to modern consumers. The brand is distributed through various local subsidiaries and authorized distributors in over 80 countries, solidifying its position as a household name in the health and hygiene sector.