Condoms, also called prophylactics, have become an essential resource for preventing diseases, not to mention their effectiveness as a contraceptive. Any average pharmacy should carry a certain variety, but how are they made? The people at Billy Boy, one of the most recognized condom brands in Germany, created a video that describes the complete process…
The Billy Boy Connection
The paths of Eurodance can be much darker than we imagine. At some point in 1995, the project E-Rotic released a song called "Willy Use a Billy... Boy", whose video shows us the adventure of a condom. The use of Billy Boy in the song's title is no coincidence, as it is one of the most important brands in Germany. There is no indication of marketing ties between the company and E-Rotic, but if Billy Boy is already a synonym for condoms in Germany, I imagine they must be pretty good. In that case… how are they made? Although it may seem unbelievable, the creation of a condom demands a very complex process, which we can observe here in a relatively old video that has withstood the test of time.
From Latex to Finished Product
Everything begins with latex shipments from Asia. Each batch of latex must be evaluated to determine its quality, as unexpected degradation could wreak havoc on the entire production line. Once it gets the green light, the latex is filtered, and glass molds are introduced. The immersion lasts a few seconds, but each mold must be cleaned and dried to avoid impurities. The machine responsible for removing the molds works with exact speed and movement, achieving a uniform layer. The latex on the molds is then cured and dried, only to repeat the immersion route once more. Another system gives the condom its top ring, and the latex undergoes vulcanization, thus guaranteeing its elasticity.
Final Steps and Quality Control
Washing, dyeing (if necessary), drying, and isolation tests are the final additional phases before packaging, which includes lubrication, flavor (depends on the series), and of course vacuum sealing. Laboratory evaluations are critical to verify that the production line's output is correct, and this logically includes bursting several condoms, some fresh out of the packages, and others with "artificial aging". In summary, the idea is to leave nothing to chance, exceed international parameters, and test them to exhaustion... in the laboratory. The rest, is the consumer's job.
