Durex Avanti Bare Condoms - World’s #1 Non Latex Condom Brand!

When using this condom it feels like having nothing on.  It’s much more natural feeling that Polyurethane, and suitable for latex sensitive users.  It sure does live up to its name; “BARE” . No condom has ever felt better.

Durex Avanti Bare is a revolutionary advancement in condom technology.

Banned Durex Video…pretty funny.

We received dozens of calls from customers about Crown Skinless Skin Condoms and the fact that the “New” Crown Condoms say made in “Thailand” and not made in “Japan” like previous versions. Here are some facts on the confusion this has caused.

Okamoto is no longer manufacturing  Crown Condoms in Japan. Production has been moved to Thailand. We have secured the remaining 400,000 condoms from Okamoto and will still be offering Crown Japan as long as supplies last. After that, there will be no more Crown Japan.. Period.

Okamoto insists that there is no difference between these two products. Both are manufactured using exactly the same process, using the same materials and both in Okamoto factories.  The reason for the two different types is simple economics. The cost for production in Thailand is substantially less than production costs in Japan.

There are some subtle differences in the two condoms:

Crown Skinless Japan
Dimensions: .052mm Thickness ;  53.5mm Width , 185mm Length

Crown Skinless Thailand
Dimensions: .047mm Thickness; 53mm Width, 180mm Length

When observing the two condoms the Crown Japan is more transparent in color. This is an issue that has been addressed and resolved by Okamoto and future shipments of Crown Thailand will have the same transparency as the Crown Japan.

Both condoms are very similar in size with one major exception being Crown Thailand is substantially thinner which in turn makes them more sensitive and better feeling, hence the “Skinless Skin” name.

When Condom Depot evaluated its last two World’s Best Condoms ranking, Crown Thailand was the condom sampled and not the Crown Japan. We are currently carrying both versions online. You can Purchase Japan Crown Condoms Here and Thailand Crown Condoms Here

Please note that some are reporting that there is a US Crown Version and a Japan Crown Version. This is not the case. These two versions are a simple lesson in global economics saving Okomoto a bucket load of money annually.

If you have any further questions please contact:

John Fidi
CEO & Founder
CondomDepot.com
(813) 885-4400 XT 10

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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

So here we go. A direct contradiction from the makers of Trojan Condoms. According to them Trojan is “America’s #1 Condom Trusted For Over 90 Years”.. We want to know…  Who Says They Are #1?

Our CondomDepot.com Customers Do Not.  I Personally Don’t. My Friends Don’t. As a matter of fact, when a buddy asks me for a condom they never, ever ask for a Trojan. But someone must think these condoms are the best.. So who is calling Trojan the #1 Condom Brand in America.. Let’s look at this.

In the world of Trojan, they are basing these claims on Condom Sales. Even though Durex sells tens of Millions more condoms world wide, and Lifestyles sells millions more to the Health Agencies and Public Health Departments, Trojan does sell more condoms in the USA. In Retail Stores.

Lets examine this a little closer… ‘Retail Stores In The USA’ needs to be defined.

Trojan is King in the retail environment of Drugstores, Super Stores and many convience stores but they really own the market at the Super Retailers such as Walgreens, CVS, Wal-Mart, Target and Eckerts.

They sell a majority of their condoms through these superstores. Probably over 90% (my own educated guess). But does that mean that Americans are looking for Trojan Condoms and Trusting them? I do not belive that.  Trojan is King of placement, meaning they have the best shelf placement in the above retail stores. Front and Center. In places where Durex and Lifestyles can’t be seen meaning they can’t compete.

So that must mean that the Pharmists (Educated Individuals) in these Drug Stores msut think Trojan are the Best Condoms on the market Right?  Wrong.

Trojan Owns the Retail Market because they pay for it. Condom sales in a retail environment is not like shampoo or face soap. People do not sit in the aisle and pick up a box and read about ingredients and such. Condom Retail is more like this…

1.) Begin to whistle while heading to the prophylactic aisle 4
2.) Wink and say hello to older man while he shops of Metamucil in Aisle 3. Continue Whistling.
3.) Make quick left turn down Aisle 4.
4.) Without stopping, Turn head right and Look at Tampons, make disgusted face, continue walking & Whistling, then slowly turn head left and grab a Box of condoms without breaking stride and while continuing to walk.
5.) Head to mens grooming aisle to purchase deodorant, shaving cream and q-tips so you do not have to buy just condoms.

If you do this blind 10 times, you will pick a box of Trojan Condoms 8 out of 10 times. Try it and see.

Trojan knows this is how condoms traditionally have been purchased for the last 50 years or so (Durex and Lifestyles also knows this). So why are you always grabbing these Torjans and not Durex or Lifestyles brand condoms? Simple really. Trojan pays the retail chain for that Prime shelf. The shelf that is the perfect height, right at eye level they pay BIG money for it. And lets not forget, they pass that cost right on to you.

So really simply, Trojan are number one if you look at it that way. In our stores they Rank below Okamoto, Durex, Trustex, Kimono & Lifetyles because we do not accept payment for placement. And quite honestly our customers complain more about Trojan then any other brand with the top complaints being “Strong Latex Smell”, “Too Thick Feeling” & “Breakage Issues (on Ultra Thin)” being the top 3 complaints.

Maybe the great “American” Condom Company should bring the manufacturing of their condoms back to the United States (Instead of India) and worry more about making a great condom and less about bragging about how they are paying to be called “America’s Most Trusted Condom”.

CondomDepot Staff - 12/22/2008

We received a press release from the makers of Kimono Condoms questioning the claim of Durex Sensi Thin Condoms questioning the truth of Durex’ claim that Sensi Thin Condoms are the “Thinnest” Condom in the world.

Kimono claims that through independant studies its Kimono Micro Thin Condom is thinner then Durex’.

Here are excerpts from the actual press release:

Kimono MicroThin claims to be “America’s Thinnest Latex Condom.” Now, we see in the marketplace that Durex SensiThin claims to be the “World’s Thinnest Latex Condom.” Recently, Kimono received a copy of a presentation being distributed to the trade by Durex making claims about its product and making misrepresentations about Kimono MicroThin condoms. Kimono wanted to get to the bottom of this issue.

Kimono notified SLL Americas, the manufacturer of Durex Brand, about these matters and their false claims. SSL informs us that they are in the process of “removing the claim that Durex SensiThin condoms are the worlds thinnest latex condoms that meet ISO 4074:2002” from their packaging and marketing materials
Regardless of intention, SSL America’s actions harm the goodwill and reputation of Kimono and the Kimono Brand which has been built over the past 20 years. As a socially responsible company, Kimono s takes our products, marketing, education, customer service, and commitment to quality very, very seriously. We expect our competitors to do the same.

Our Take:
We have not yet tested the claims of Kimono or Durex however we believe the Crown Skinless Skin to be the World’s Thinnest Condom. Based on dimension provided by Durex, Kimono and Crown.. It would go SensiThin, Crown Skinless then Kimono MicroThin..

More surely to come!

To Order These Products : Kimono Micro Thin Condom |  Durex SensiThin Condom | Crown Skinless Skin Condom

~ Admin