Bespoke Balloons & Event Styling
Balloons and the Environment
Most people often mistake latex balloons for being made of plastic. However latex balloons are actually made of natural rubber latex. The rubber is tapped from the rubber tree Hevea Brasiliensis using a similar method to maple syrup extraction. The extraction process is gentle and does not impede the growth of the rubber tree and there is no risk to deforestation. A rubber tree can be tapped for up to thirty years before reaching the end of its cycle.
As latex balloons are made of a natural rubber latex, they may cause allergies.
Many people have concerns about the environmental impact of balloons. At the end of the the balloons life, its important to cut the end of the balloon, ensure all the air is removed and then dispose of the balloon responsibly. Do not release balloons into the environment as it becomes litter. Balloons can also get tied up in trees and powerlines.
Helium
Helium (also known as balloon gas) is used to make balloons float. Balloon gas is a re-cycled product that originates from helium which is re-captured after its original use. This would normally be a waste product if re-purposed for balloons.
Helium is, colourless, odourless and tasteless. It does not catch fire and it does not burn. However, helium is an asphyxiant, and should not be inhaled as this can cause serious harm that could result in fatality.
Balloons and temperature
Hot weather
Balloons expand in the heat, and darker coloured balloons will absorb heat. Latex balloons will oxidise. Clear balloons will look cloudy, whilst coloured balloons will look velvety when exposed to heat/sun.
Avoid leaving balloons in hot cars. Helium expands in the heat and this can cause balloons to pop.
We suggest using the cars air-conditioning when transporting your balloons on warm days.
It is best to avoid putting balloons directly infront of heat sources.
Cold weather
Helium filled balloons will contract in colder temperatures. Once the balloon is back into a warmer environment it will expand again.
If helium filled balloons get wet, once they dry out they will float again.
Child and Pet awareness
Uninflated or popped balloons pose a threat to chocking. Children under the age of eight should not be left unattended with uninflated or popped balloons.
Store balloons out of reach of pets to prevent any harm.
If a balloon bursts, remove any fragments and decorative contents immediately.
Balloons can pop
Whilst the highest quality of balloons are used and every precaution is taken with your balloons to ensure they last through your event, once the balloons leave our care or we have left the venue, they are out of our control.