What are the best latex balloons?
By far the most well known and best brand of latex balloons to use for arches and balloon garlands is QUALATEX. They have a huge range of sizes and colors, and a wide net of distributors. You can read more at Qualatex.com. Other good brands are “Tuftex” (U.S.), “Premier” (Australia) and Sempertex (Colombia).
What is the difference between rubber and latex balloons?
Unlike Mylar balloons, those made from rubber are entirely biodegradable, meaning over time, they decompose. Keep in mind that some people have allergies to latex, so for your event, you might consider latex-free rubber balloons, just in case.
What is the difference between latex and regular balloons?
Helium latex balloons are specifically designed for helium inflation. The best part about helium latex balloons is that they have a longer inflation time compared to regular balloons. This is because the material is made to prevent the helium from escaping the balloon.
What is the problem with latex balloons?
Latex balloons can take anywhere between six months to four years to biodegrade. In the time before they completely decompose, these balloons can still wreak havoc on the ecosystems they end up in—and oftentimes, they do. Balloons can easily be mistaken as foliage and food to wildlife, especially birds and marine life.
Do latex balloons pop easily?
Balloons, especially latex balloons, are fragile items and need to be treated with care. These are the four main reasons why a balloon may pop: The balloon is overinflated. You can over inflate balloons to a certain extent, but if the pressure inside the balloon gets too high, it will burst.
How long do Latex balloons last?
11” latex balloons generally last between 12-20 hours filled with helium, and about 2-3 days when treated with Hi-Float. Foil balloons last approx. 5-7 days. Air-filled balloons generally last for a couple of weeks, but will not float.
What can I use instead of balloons?
Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Balloons
- Bunting and Banners. You can either make paper or fabric bunting or banners, depending on how you want to use them and if you want to reuse them for another party.
- Paper chains or Garlands.
- Streamers.
- Paper flowers.
- Pompoms.
- Pinwheels.
- Bubbles.
- Kites.
Does Hairspray make balloons last longer?
HAIR SPRAY Hair spray on the outside of the balloon will make it last a long time but don’t touch it or it shrivels. Hairspray actually helps keep the air in longer by sealing the balloon.
How do you keep latex balloons from deflating?
Spray the balloons with a mist of hairspray. This will help keep the air from escaping.
How long does a latex balloon last?
For latex, smaller 9-12” helium balloons will generally last from 8 to 12 hours (2-4x longer with hi-float), while the larger ones can last up to 2-3 days. Foil balloons typically last from 3 to 5 days, up to a few weeks.