Created by the French laboratory Degan in 1987, the Manix brand is known since his debut for the finesse of its condoms. The Manix Infini 002 launched in the 90s was the thinnest condom market.
Manix quickly becomes number 2 in France, through commercials and humorous shifted (see spot "footprint" award at the Cannes Film Festival). The range grows and Manix was bought in 1995 by the Ansell Group already possessed the Mates brand (number 2 in the UK) and Lifestyles (number 3 in the US).
In 1992, Manix launches first deproteinized latex condom: it contains less latex proteins, those that cause allergy in sensitive subjects. A true innovation for 5-10% of people with latex allergy in France.
In 2009, true to its reputation as the finest brand in the world, Manix Skyn ??launches first Sensoprène condom, latex innovative material that divides the thickness condom 2 maintaining the same strength.
Manix is ??now present in France and Belgium. Brand Condoms are found on sale in different countries under the Mates and Lifestyles brands.