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Who owns Wet Ones?

Wet Ones is owned by Edgewell (the United States, NYSE: EPC).[1]

Key facts

Current owner
Edgewell Personal Care Company verified
Owned since
Not recorded
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇺🇸 United States, Shelton, Connecticut
Origin
🇺🇸 United States
Founded
1978
Category
Personal care & beautyBath, soap & hand care › Hand soap & sanitiser
Parent ticker
NYSE: EPC
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Wet Ones

Wet Ones are antibacterial hand wipes launched in 1978, sold in canisters and travel packs and positioned for use where soap and water are unavailable. Sales rose sharply during the pandemic and the brand remains among the largest of its kind.

Ownership timeline of Wet Ones

Owners of Wet Ones from 1978 to 2026 Edgewell 1978–present Edgewell 19801990200020102020
  1. 1978 – present Edgewell [1] verified

Where Wet Ones sits in Edgewell

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Wet Ones?

The parent company of Wet Ones is Edgewell, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.

Is Wet Ones American?

Yes. Wet Ones originated in the United States in 1978 and its owner, Edgewell, is also headquartered in the United States.

Is Wet Ones still owned by Edgewell?

Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Wet Ones is still owned by Edgewell. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (1) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] Edgewell Personal Care Company Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2025-11-18 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 18 November 2025; retrieved 6 September 2026.

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