Latex or foil balloons which to choose
Balloons, once one of the few party decorations you could get, still enjoy enduring popularity. These event accessories have gained a whole new dimension and look thanks to today's design, and the different types, shapes and colors directly encourage people to buy them. Which is better foil balloons or latex balloons?
Probably many people remember when only the following were available rubber balloons, i.e. latex, and these are mostly matte and monochromatic. Since the appearance of foil balloons, created a wealth of possibilities as to party decorations and more. They have fine shapes, patterns and colors, on top of that they shine beautifully giving the space a unique glow. However, latex balloons have also taken on a new face. Both matte ones look quite impressive, and metalized ones reflect light very well. There were also rubber balloons with inscriptions and cool designs, so sometimes it's hard to decide which balloons to choose - foil or latex?
Foil balloons vs latex balloons - which one to choose
Latex or foil balloons, what's the difference between balloons? In addition to shapes and colors, balloons differ in the material from which they are made, which affects not only their appearance, but also their longevity.
Latex balloons
Rubber balloons are primarily cheaper, but also environmentally friendly. Latex is a natural, biodegradable material. So this type of balloons is very popular, most often they have a round shape and different matte or glossy colors, they can also have inscriptions or designs. They work great in large areas, also arranged in bunches. Latex balloons can also come in simpler shapes like hearts or stars, the advantage is the possibility of placing LEDs inside, so that we have a striking illuminated balloons.
What is the difference between latex balloons and foil balloons? The holding time of air or helium inside, in rubber balloons it is about 8, 10 hours. But you can make garlands and bows out of them, and the rubber modelin balloons are a treat for the kids.
Foil balloons
Foil balloons are much more expensive than latex, but thanks to the shiny surface more impressive. They are made of film-like plastic. The advantage is the availability of a wide variety of shapes, from balloons of numbers, letters and lettering, to animals and characters from children's fairy tales. This makes them ideal balloons for theme parties, birthdays, anniversaries and children's parties. In foil balloons, air can last up to a dozen, and helium up to a few days.
What to choose - foil balloons or latex balloons? Foil balloons are more durable than rubber ones. The simpler shapes can be made into bundles, but the elaborate shapes are decorative in themselves even placed individually. There is still the question of with what and how to fill the balloons?
Helium or air balloons
As you know air-filled balloons, whether latex or foil, they won't float like helium ones. So if we make decorations from balloons, they will need to be attached somehow and to something. Whether it's worth choosing air balloons depends on your needs and how you want to use them.
How to fill balloons with air simpler than inflating it yourself? You can use a slightly cheaper hand pump or a more convenient electric one, or a special compressor with different tips. The problem with filling more rubber balloons with air can be tying the ends together. Contrary to some opinions, foil balloons do not have to be filled only with helium, they can also be inflated with air.
Helium balloons are easier when it comes to making decorations, although sometimes they need to be attached. Helium is lighter than air, so helium balloons float in the air, although with this it varies. The size of the balloon is important. Latex balloons are lighter, so they float better, but as with foil balloons, the heavier the balloon itself, the weaker it will float. Small balloons of both types with a diameter of less than 30 cm may not even float. Also, foil helium balloons of various shapes float better when they are larger. Helium is lighter than air and safe to use, foil balloons have valves to improve sealing, for latex balloons it is worth using a balloon sealant, where the helium will last up to several hours.
How to fill balloons with helium? You will need a helium bottle to fill the balloons with helium, there are different capacities to choose from. Push the end of the helium bottle into the hole in the balloon and fill it with helium, secure the foil one by plugging the self-closing valve, and tie off the latex one. Helium spray will fill a small number of balloons, bottles much larger. Interchangeable cylinders are something for event organizers.
