What does the Q in Q-tip stand for?

Answer 1

Here are two opinions: * Quilted-Tip * Quality, actually. :) And an extra note: * Take a careful look at the capital letter 'Q'. Doesn't it slightly resemble placing a small swab into the outer ear? This, as you know, is the only safe way to use a Q-tip. Happy Swabbing!

Answer 2

the product was originally called Baby Gays in 1926. The labels were changed to read Q-tips Baby Gays. Later, the name Baby Gays was dropped and Q-tips became the trademark for cotton swabs. The "Q" in Q-tips stands for quality and the word "tips" describes the cotton swab at the end of the stick.