Why are cotton swabs called Q-Tips?

Question

Why are cotton swabs called Q-Tips?

Answer 1

Because Q-Tip is the most well-known brand name... generally if you say Q-Tip, people know what you're talking about.  The word "Q-tip" is short for "Quality tip", with "tip" referring to the cotton tips at the end of the stick.

Answer 2

it's deffinately a brand name.

Answer 3

It's the brand name.

Answer 4

its ridiculous...

they called cotton buds where i come from (england)

q tip is the stupidest thing i ever heard...

Answer 5

i think its a brand name just like band aids and bandages