Durex Avanti condoms, always one of our favorite non-latex condoms, was discontinued by Durex Condoms back in early 2008. We have received word from a source that the Durex Avanti is due to be released in March of 2009.

The new Avanti product will no longer be made of Polyurethane instead being manufactured using Polyisoprene, the same material being used to manufacture the new Lifestyles Skynn Condom.

There have been industry rumors as to why Durex decided to remake this very popular condom including the most popular, Polyurethane may have never been approved as a product that provided protection against STDs and that “Testing was being conducted”.

What we do know is that both Polyurethane and Polyisoprene both provide FDA Approved protection against STDs and unwanted pregnancy. We also know that Polyisoprene is a much better material than Polyurethane for making a condom.

Polyurethane was much like Wax Paper in its characteristics. It provided little if any expansion and was very noisy making a funny crinkling sound when used. Polyisoprene is very stretchable and is more like latex in its characteristics. This makes it a much better choose as it will accommodate mens various sizes. Both offer greater heat transfer and both are an A in sensitivity (although polyurethane can be made much thinner than polyisoprene).

We applaud Durex for making the switch to this new breed Non Latex Product and are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new Durex Avanti. We urge consumers to be very weary when purchasing these products as many of the older Avanti’s are still on store shelves.  Highly reputable companies will be given the new products first, CVS, Walgreens, Eckerts, Condom Depot..  Expect a wide release to smaller retail outlets by mid 2010.

John Fidi
Chairman & Founder
CondomDepot.com
2/27/9