For latex we rely on well-known professional brands, primarily Qualatex and Sempertex, and for foil on manufacturers such as Anagram and Grabo. We are not an exclusive dealer for any of them; we buy where the colour, size and shape needed for a particular set are made best.
Brand matters more than it sounds. Professional latex is produced with an even wall thickness, so a garland inflates to a consistent size and does not have one balloon bulging out of line, and the pigments hold their shade instead of turning grey after a few hours. Cheap market latex varies from balloon to balloon and pops far more readily.
With foil the deciding detail is the self-sealing valve and the quality of the seam. A good valve keeps helium for days, a bad one lets a number sag overnight, which is exactly what ruins a birthday photo taken the next morning.
- Latex: Qualatex, Sempertex and comparable professional brands
- Foil: Anagram, Grabo and other established manufacturers
- Even wall thickness for uniform garlands and predictable float
- Stable pigments in fashion, pastel, metallic and chrome ranges
- Reliable self-sealing valves and seams on foil shapes and numbers
The brand of each item is confirmed by our team when you place an order from the catalogue.