Inflated Balloons Guidance
Longevity of Balloons and allergy considerations
Foil balloons typically last longer than latex balloons, which unless specially treated will only stay floating for 12 hours max. Latex balloons can be specially treated which means they will last up to 3 days as opposed to 12 hours.
Latex balloons can be used in balloon releases but curling ribbon must not be attached to the balloon as it causes environmental problems.
Foil balloons are a good choice for children’s parties particularly when you know or are unsure if one of your guests suffers from a latex allergy.
Foil balloons must always be attached to a weight and must never be released into the atmosphere as they can cause great harm to the environment. Foil balloons will never have metallic curling ribbon attached as this can cause a hazard.
Helium is sensitive to heat as it will expand in heat and contract in the cold, we inflate the balloons in a median temperature to minimise problems but be aware on occasion the balloons may seem to contract, when placed in a warmer room they will expand back to normal again, this is more evident with foil balloons than with latex balloons.
Average Float time
Helium filled latex balloons
11″ latex balloons: up to 12 hours
Treated 11″ latex balloons: 3-4 days
11″ Confetti filled latex Balloons: 5-7 hours
16″ Latex Balloons: 30 hours
36″ (3ft) Latex Balloons: 3-5 days
36″ (3ft) Confetti filled latex Balloons: 2-3 days
Helium Filled Foil Balloons
18″/20″ foil: 3-5 days
Shaped Foils: 3-5 days
Giant letters & Number Foil Balloons: 3-5 days
Orbz/Diamondz/Cubez: 3-5 days
Bubble Balloons
Bubble Balloons: 1-2 weeks
Confetti Filled Bubble Balloons: 1-2 weeks