Party balloons are inflatable objects, made of latex and sometimes they are mixed with other materials, sizes, colors and textures. We can also find balloons made of Foil and TPU (also known as Bubble balloon).
It is recommended to use 100% latex balloons since they are biodegradable and do not affect the environment.
Balloons can be inflated with air or helium (using the appropriate helium and with the corresponding safety measures at the time of handling).
Types of Balloons
Latex Balloons
1.- ROUNDS
As its name indicates, its shape or shape is round and can be found in the market as R + the size, example: R5, that is, 5-inch round.
5”(inches),7”,9”,11”,12”,16”,17”,24”,3’(feet) and 4’ The size will always depend on the manufacturing brand.
- CONNECTORS (LINK)
They have a connection point at the other end of the balloon nozzle that allows connection with other balloons on both sides of both the nozzle and the crown.
The most sizes known are 6” and 12”.
- TWISTER
These balloons allow us to perform a technique known as Balloon bending, which consists of giving different shapes to the balloon with the idea of creating designs and figures.
160 means: 1 inch wide by 60” long
160 (1”x 60”)
260 (2”x60”)
350 or 360 (3”x50”)
660 (6”x60”)
- OTHER FORMS
We can find other shapes in the Market and among the most common are: Heart, flowers and donuts.
Foil/Mylar balloons
They are metallic-looking balloons made of a material similar to aluminum. Being a synthetic and non-porous material allows durability to be extended for longer both when inflated with air or gas. helium. We must keep in mind that it is a balloon covered with a metallic material that can conduct electricity, so we must always work with the necessary safety and care measures.
It is important to know that they are not biodegradable, therefore they should be disposed of in trash containers, they should not be released into the air as they can cause accidents with power lines and also cause environmental damage.
Figures are found in all designs, for example: numbers, letters, animal figures, stars, hearts, etc.
The size varies depending on the manufacturing brand, among the most used are:
4” (inches), 9”, 14”, 16”, 18”, 24”, 28”, 34”, 36” and 5’ (feet)
Bubbles
The bubble balloon is a type of balloon made of transparent, round latex that has an appearance similar to a bubble. These balloons are known for their durability, flexibility and ability to retain helium for a longer period than ordinary latex balloons, it is important to use the technique very well to achieve a good result.
Among the different designs are basic balloons, double bubbles and prints.
The size varies depending on the manufacturing brand, among the most used are:
3”/5”, 5”/9”, 11”/16” and 25”/31”
