Kotex
Updated 2026-08-02 · Soft Care Guide Editorial Team
Kotex is Kimberly-Clark's feminine hygiene brand, with roots dating to 1920 when Cellucotton introduced the first commercial disposable sanitary napkin in the US.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1920
- Parent Company
- Kimberly-Clark
- Claim to Fame
- First commercial disposable sanitary napkin
- Focus
- Natural materials + ergonomic fit
About Kotex
Kotex is one of the oldest feminine care brands, introduced by Cellucotton in 1920 and now owned by Kimberly-Clark. It offers pads, liners and tampons with an emphasis on natural materials and ergonomic fit. This page is an independent guide based on public product information and brand documentation; we do not claim to have tested the products ourselves.
Kimberly-Clark's feminine care brand, the historical pioneer of disposable sanitary napkins and Always' main competitor.
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This page is an independent guide based on public product information and brand documentation. We do not claim to have tested these products.