BAND-AID
A SMALL INVENTION
WITH LASTING IMPACT
Band-Aid was invented in 1920 by Earle Dickson, an employee of Johnson & Johnson. Dickson created the first adhesive bandage for his wife, who frequently cut and burned herself while cooking. By attaching small pieces of gauze to adhesive tape, he designed a ready-to-use bandage that could easily be applied at home without assistance. Johnson & Johnson recognized the usefulness of the invention and soon began mass-producing Band-Aids for consumers.
A STAPLE OF MODERN
FIRST-AID
Over time, Band-Aid became one of the most recognizable first-aid products in the world and helped popularize the idea of convenient at-home wound care. The product evolved from simple handmade strips into sterile, factory-produced bandages available in many sizes, colors, and designs. During the 20th century, Band-Aids became a common household item and an important part of modern personal healthcare, with the brand name eventually becoming widely used as a generic term for adhesive bandages.
