The little stick between the swabs has been changed and bends very easily

It seems these are now made more flimsy. You cannot firmly grip the stick. It bends. I do not like new one. Plus the box’s are smaller than before.

Q-tips cotton swabs are no longer as sturdy as they once were. They collapse with the slightest pressure. I seen other reviews saying this, but I wasn't sure until I purchased the Q-tips myself and I could not believe it! The cotton stem is thinner than before, I imagine it's a manufacturing change for better profit margins. Everyday the world is getting worse :(

I learned many years ago that buying off brand cotton swabs wasn't worth it so I've been a loyal Q-Tip brand customer ever since. HOWEVER, this time I am so disappointed in the quality of this brand. The stick is bendy and flexible and doesn't work well at all for any use. Might as well save money and buy a store brand product from another store. Do better Q-tip!

Not sure what happened here. The paper the holds the cotton is more flimsy than a Starbucks straw. It not returning this but I’m definitely not rebuying.

Qtips used to be the rare brand that had a strong stick between the cotton ends. They have changed their materials, and now sadly the stick bends with the slightest pressure. Very disappointing.

These Q-Tips are not the same quality as they have been. The stem is soft, weak and folds over very easily. There is no strength to even a slight pressure, collapsing and rendered useless.

These "Qtips" are NOT the quality that I have come to expect from the Qtip brand for the past 40 years! Disappointed with the stick flexibility! Won't buy them again!

The paper for the swab stick is very poor and very weak. It easily bends when you use it. Also the cotton seems to be less than before, not the same Qtip as before

These are so flimsy. I have always purchased name brand swabs because the cheap ones bend so easily. These feel like they came from a Dollar Tree. Will not purchase them again.