Wham-O is the most
successful manufacturer of hula hoops in modern times. They were the
company that trademarked the name "Hula Hoop" and started
manufacturing the toy out of Marlex in 1...
Wham-O is the most successful manufacturer of hula hoops in modern times. They were the company that trademarked the name "Hula Hoop" and started manufacturing the toy out of Marlex in 1958. Twenty million Wham-O hula hoops sold for $1.98 in the first six months. The rest is history! Today, the enduring appeal of the Original Hula Hoop has not shown any signs of fading as throngs of Hula Hoopers consistently compete for both world records and just good, clean fun!