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 & beauty › Bath, 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
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] 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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