How a Condom Factory Rolls Out Millions of Rubbers a Day

Take a look inside one of the world's biggest condom manufacturers, behind Lifestyles in the US, KamaSutra in India, Manix in France, and Blowtex in Brazil.
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Wash & Dry | A rinse cycle removes any excess residue from the condoms. Before they reach the dryer, they're coated with cornstarch powder so the latex doesn't stick to itself.IAN TEH

The sun is coming out and your clothes are coming off. It’s time for a spring fling, baby. But are you ready for action? Sales for one of the world’s biggest condom manufacturers, Ansell, heat up with the temperature, whether it’s the company’s Lifestyles line in the US and Australia, KamaSutra in India, Manix in France, or Blowtex in Brazil. To keep up with demand, 5 million condoms slide off factory lines every day—hopefully never to slip off anything else again.