Kleenex is Really a Brand Name
Updated February 21, 2017 | Factmonster Staff 
Yes, Kleenex is a brand name for facial tissues. Some product names, or trademarks, have become so common that often they are used to name the product. Here are a few examples.
| Brand Name | Generic Name |
|---|---|
| Ace Bandage | elastic bandage |
| Band-Aids | plastic bandages |
| Chapstick | lip balm |
| Jell-O | gelatin dessert |
| Kleenex | facial tissues |
| Q-Tips | cotton swabs |
| Scotch Tape | cellophane tape |
| Styrofoam | plastic foam |
| Teflon | nonstick coating |
| Vaseline | petroleum jelly |
| Velcro | hook and loop fastener |
| Walkman | portable cassette player with headphones |
| Xerox | photocopier |
