Ceylor
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| Owner / user | Doetsch Grether AG |
| Introductory year | 1929 |
| Products | Quality condoms, lubricants, intimate hygiene, love toys |
| Markets | Switzerland |
| Website | www.ceylor.ch |
ceylor is a Swiss brand founded in 1929 and owned by Doetsch Grether AG, based in Basel . Quality condoms and lubricants are sold under the ceylor brand. All condoms carry the OK seal of approval and are subject to a multi-stage test procedure. ceylor is the market leader in the Swiss market for condoms. Ceylor condoms are made in Japan.
history
With the emergence of AIDS in the 1980s, the condom gained new importance. In 1987, Switzerland was one of the first countries to launch the first national “STOP AIDS” campaign.
In 1916, the Swiss rubber goods manufacturer Lamprecht received an order from the Swiss Confederation to manufacture condoms for the Swiss army in order to reduce the number of illegitimate children of war. After this major order, Lamprecht launched branded preservatives for private individuals for the first time with Colombo, Neverrip and Ceylon. From these three brands, today's brand ceylor emerged, which has been a registered brand since 1950.
In-house production was given up in the 1990s. Since then, the condoms have been produced according to the company's specifications by a manufacturer in Japan and assembled in Malaysia.
In 2002 the company moved from Zurich Oerlikon to Regensdorf (ZH). A year later, the first flavored ceylor condom and the brand's first latex-free condom appeared on the market.
In 2005 the brand was re-branded, in the course of which the design and packaging were completely revised. In 2012 the ceylor lubricant range was also launched in a new design.
In 2019, Doetsch Grether AG in Basel bought the ceylor condom brand from Lamprecht AG in Regensdorf.
Material and manufacture
Most condoms are made from natural rubber latex . To extract the raw material, the bark of the rubber tree is scratched. The juice that escapes in droplets is collected in containers that are attached directly to the tree trunk. After the harvest, the natural rubber latex is collected in large tanks and shipped all over the world. On arrival at the production facility, the raw material is strictly checked and checked several times, because only high quality latex is suitable for further processing into condoms.
For further processing, chemicals are added to the raw material and the mixture is heated. The resulting chemical reaction transforms the rubber into a stable, tear-resistant and elastic state. Then the latex is filled into huge storage containers and glass flasks are dipped into them. The latex is deposited as a thin layer on the container. After drying, the process is repeated. The pistons are rotated continuously so that the latex is evenly distributed. Then the condoms are heated in an oven so that the rubber vulcanizes . This is the end of the chemical reaction and ensures that the latex is sufficiently stable, elastic and tear-resistant. Finally, the condoms are washed, electronically tested, moistened or flavored, depending on the type, and packed. To ensure maximum safety, various quality tests are carried out before the condoms come onto the market. In addition to the conventional condoms made from natural rubber latex, ceylor developed the first latex-free condom made from polyurethane in 2003 . The highly transparent, absolutely odorless and tasteless condom is only approx. 0.02 millimeters thick and also suitable for people with latex allergies.
Standards, quality tests
All ceylor condoms comply with the European standard for condoms (EN ISO 4074). This defines the minimum size of condoms and regulates the quality tests that condoms have to pass. The CE mark on every packaging guarantees that the required quality criteria are met. In addition to the European standards, the ceylor condoms have been awarded the Swiss OK seal of the association “Seal of Approval for Condoms”. This means that they meet the strictest quality requirements beyond the legal standard norms.
ceylor condoms are regularly and precisely checked to ensure their perfect quality. Various material properties are tested in the control laboratory.
Volume test
In order to measure the burst volume, the condom is filled with air in a test device until it bursts. Every tested ceylor condom must have a capacity of at least 28 liters of air.
Elasticity test
To test the elasticity of the natural rubber latex, a piece of the condom is clamped in a special test device and stretched. It may tear at an expansion of 700% at the earliest. A piece of rubber ten centimeters long must therefore be able to be pulled apart to at least 70 centimeters.
Hole test
Every single condom is electronically checked for damage and pinholes. The condoms are filled with water, connected to an electrode and immersed in saline. If the material has a hole, no matter how small, an electric current is conducted into the solution. If the measurements show no current flow, the condom is 100% tight.
Condom cans
Condoms are packed individually in so-called condom boxes. ceylor is the only provider in Switzerland of condoms in this packaging, which is similar to portion cups for coffee cream etc. It is easy to open and, as a single pack, offers a certain amount of protection when you are out and about. The protective film is removed to open. In addition, the condom box has the advantage that the condom is already correctly placed in it and does not have to be turned around before unrolling.
Individual evidence
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literature
- Hannes Bertschi: The condom story. VGS-Verlagsgesellschaft, Cologne 1994, ISBN 3802512863 .