item details
NameDurex Fiesta condom packaging
ProductionSSL International; manufacturer(s); circa 1988; Thailand
Classificationcondoms
Materialsrubber, plastic, cardboard
DimensionsOverall: 55mm (width), 73mm (height), 5mm (depth)
Registration NumberGH022080
Credit lineGift of Dame Margaret Sparrow, 2011
Overview
Fiesta!
In the 1980s condoms threw off their staid image. Companies experimented with romantic and colourful packaging, and new technology sparked a wider range of options. This product featured coloured condoms for 'colourful loving'.
Durex
The Durex condom brand was introduced by the London Rubber Company in 1929. ‘Durex’ stands for ‘durability, reliability and excellence’. Some of Durex’s innovations have included electronic testing and lubricated condoms in the 1950s, anatomically-shaped condoms in the 1960s, and spermicide-protected condoms in the 1970s.