The minimum number of printed balloons we’ll supply is 50 but the more you order the more cost effective your print run will be. Every order requires a custom made screen, ink change and machine setup so the bigger the quantity the easier it is to lose these setup costs.
Demand for printed balloons has dropped in recent years due to sustainability issues – but rest assured latex balloons are biodegradable. The negative side of promotional balloons would be the plastic self sealing valves and plastic cups & sticks – try to steer clear of these and you’ll be heading on the sustainable route.
For best results your balloons will need to be hand tied – we can do this for you.
3ft Latex balloons:
We also print GIANT 3ft latex balloons with a minimum run of 10. A bigger artwork file is required for these as we create a 30″ screen and enlarging a decent vector file gives better results. These large balloons are ideal for columns or exhibition stands. Or simply air fill them for throwing over a crowd at concerts and fun runs.
Take a look at what MBNA, Chinatown, Half a Sixpence and Phantom did for best examples of how to get the most fun from your promotional day.
Have a play with our calculator and try various options and quantities to match your budget.
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What size balloons should I buy?
10” or 12”? At first this seems like a no brainer because the larger balloons only cost a fraction more and that’s because you are mainly paying for screens, setting up the machine and then cleaning the inks down. It’s not that simply though, a 12” will use twice the helium of a 10”, so as helium is the most expensive component 10” is the better option. Even if you’re air filling they will take up twice as much space if you go for the 12”.
Metallic finish or plain latex? The metallic shine looks better if decorating an event or party. The plain latex finish is better for promotional giveaways.
What sort of artwork is required?
On most occasions a PDF or JPEG file will be fine if you’re going for a 1 colour print. If your logo is more complicated we’ll need an EPS or ai file so we can separate the layers. For best results enlarge your artwork to fit in a 4”x 4” square.
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How long will my printing take?
We can deliver in less than 7 days. To speed things up you can help by sending excellent artwork. For quantities over 10,000 it’s best to drop us an email with your required deadline date.
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Will my balloons arrive inflated?
We do offer this service but the prices we quote for printing are for supplying the balloons flat. If you do need on site inflating we’ll need the location and available access to provide a cost.
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How long will my printed balloons last?
If they are stored flat in a boxed plastic bag they will last for years (even though latex is 100% biodegrade). It’s best not to let them get too cold. If you inflate your balloons with helium they will float approximately 20 hours depending on the environment. You can treat with Ultra Hi-Float which can help a 12” balloon float up to 4 days. When air filling and slightly under inflating they can last for weeks or until they’re popped.
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Can I have a visual?
Yes we provide a visual in your selected colours for free. We can usually mock something up within an hour depending on the quality of your artwork file. On some occasions we may need to have your image redawn which may cost extra.
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Can you match my pantone colours?
We can match the ink colours but not the balloon colours. An ink colour match works well when printing on White balloons, it’s not so simple on darker colours. A colour printed on a Black balloon will look different depending on how large it’s inflated.
