Foil Balloons

The sliver metalized balloons came from the New York City ballet around the late nineteen seventies. Being made of sandwiched sheets of plastic and nylon, then they are coated with aluminum. That is way they are called foil balloons, they actually look like foil.

The balloon industry is large. There are many companies worldwide who make balloons. Latex balloons are the most popular and probably one of the cheapest to make. The balloon industry is over a billion dollar industry.

These foil balloons are pricey to say the least. Because they are more expensive to make than the Latex balloons, foil balloons are tighter. Although the air or whatever is put into the balloons, it will seep out, not as fast in the foil balloons.

The foil balloons are not biodegradable due to the fact that they have the aluminum on them. They also conduct electricity; therefore they should never be released outside. They can get caught up in power lines and can cause power outages.

Foil balloons are used for any décor or party. They come in so many different styles, shapes, the list goes on forever. For a party, especially at a child’s party, be sure to have many foil balloons on hand. Kids just seem to love the foil balloons. Most balloons measure around seventeen inches in diameter. Pictures or words can be printed on both sides of the foil balloons. Making a theme party is an ideal way to use foil balloons. They are many different themes to choose from.

Going to a grand wedding you will more than likely see foil balloons. These are long lasting and self sealing, they come in many colors and almost anything can be printed on them. Silk screenings is one color, or maybe try flexographic prints. Then you can also have mini foil balloons. Many weddings will be decorated with nothing but balloons, from an ivory color or the color of the brides dress. They can be put up as arches or hung from the ceiling. They re quite attractive and will last for some time. These foil balloons for that special wedding comes in different shapes as well. Some are ring shaped or even a bride and groom balloon.

To inflate the foil balloons can be an out of breath experience. If done by mouth it will take forever, if having a child’s party it is really not the way to go. There are tanks, usually filled with helium that will work great. Some kits will come with the eight point nine cubic foot helium tank. Twenty vibrant colored latex balloons and five eighteen inch foil balloons. Clip weights with pretty ribbons on a spool also come in the kit.

Lettering on foil balloons can range from colors, such as red, blue, black or even gold. The gold adds a lot of shine and glitter to the balloons. They are somewhat different looking and that will really set them off. Balloons will vary in price, from ten cents a balloon to fifty dollars for many.