Skip to main content
1915
The London Rubber Company was founded by LA Jackson, selling imported condoms and barber shop supplies
1929

The London Rubber Company (LRC) registers Durex brand.

1950s
Durex release its first lubricated condom.
1953
Durex is the first brand to develop and use electronic testing.
1960s
The world's first anatomically shaped condom is released by Durex.
1970s
Durex is the world's first condom brand to advertise in many countries.
1990
Durex is the first condom brand to adopt a Global "seal of quality" as standard.
1995
Durex introduces a range of colored and flavoured condoms.
1996
Durex is the first condom brand to launch a website. Now there are 42 different sites for the countries Durex is in market.
1997
Durex introduces non-latex condoms: The Range, which uses a new non-allergenic material - synthetic polyurethane-developed by Durex, that is softer and more elastic than natural rubber latex in. Durex is the first condom company to conduct and publish a global survey.
2001
Durex introduces Pleasuremax: The ultimate pleasure condom for both partners, making Durex the first condom brand to market a condom that combines ribbed and dotted textures , to maximize simulation for both partners.
2002
Durex supports groundbreaking social program to promote gender equity in Brazil 'Program H'. This is followed by further projects in India.
2003
Durex launches an exciting range of Play® lubricants.
2005
Durex Network launches the Face of Global Sex reports that explore the aspects of human sexual behavior and are produced primarily to inform academics and policy.
2008
To promote safe sex for young people, Durex called for young people between the ages of 16-24 to design a unique sexual health poster - a poster designed by them, for them.
2009
Durex turns 80!
2010
Durex supported the Condomize! initiative of The United Nations Populations Fund, at the International AIDS Conference in Vienna by donating 220,000 condoms.