# Fair Trade Condoms Sustain Condoms are the World's First Sustainable & Vegan-Friendly Birth Contro By Erin Fox | Published 2015-01-29 | Updated 2015-02-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustain-condoms References: [intothegloss](http://intothegloss.com/2015/01/sustain-condoms/) & [sustaincondoms](http://sustaincondoms.com/) Created by father-daughter duo Meika and Jeffery Hollender 'Sustain Condoms' allows people to participate in safe sex — not only from one another, but from the harsh chemicals typically found in prophylactics. Jeffery Hollender envisioned a sustainable condom over 20 years ago. Sustain Condoms sources from the only fair trade rubber latex factory in the world. These socially conscious condoms are also vegan-friendly, which means they are not tested on animals. Sustain Condoms cuts out nitrosamine, a very harmful carcinogen found in unsustainable condoms. Nitrosamine releases from the latex in hot or wet conditions, making Sustain Condoms the soon-to-be natural choice amongst the sexually active. The product is so well liked throughout the lifestyle community that grocery store [Whole Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alter-eco-advent-calendar) and fashion brand Michael Stars carry them in their stores. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Contraception:** The demand for environmentally conscious birth control will rise as consumers become more aware of the environmental impact of traditional contraceptives. - **Fair Trade Products:** As consumers become increasingly socially conscious, fair trade products will become more popular across all sectors, including sexual health. - **Vegan-friendly Products:** As the vegan lifestyle trend continues to grow and evolve to include more products, demand for vegan-friendly condoms will increase as well. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sexual Health:** Companies in the sexual health industry can consider introducing eco-friendly and socially conscious products to differentiate themselves and attract consumers who value sustainability and social responsibility. - **Fair Trade:** The fair trade industry can expand its reach to include not just food and clothing, but also personal care products, including condoms made with fair trade and sustainable materials. - **Vegan Products:** Companies across various industries can explore the development of vegan-friendly products, such as condoms, to cater to the rising number of consumers who follow a vegan lifestyle. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Skin-Toned Inclusive Condoms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roam-1.md) - [Barely-There Contraception Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojan-bareskin-raw.md) - [Creative Protection Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyn-supreme-feel-condoms.md) - [Condom Brand Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/condom-brand1.md) - [Revolutionary Material Condoms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durex-intensity.md) - [Safer Sex Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/use-a-condom.md) - [Silicone Condom Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silicone-condom-cases.md) - [Eco-Friendly Feminine Care Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-tampons.md) - [Viral Organic Tampons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vive-for-your-v.md)