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Why does Celebration Creations use Qualatex Balloons?

• Qualatex latex balloons are made from 100% natural latex — not plastic. Our latex balloons are biodegradable, and decompose as fast as an oak leaf in your backyard!

• Latex balloons come from rubber trees. Latex is collected by cutting the tree’s bark, then catching the latex in a cup. Latex harvesting doesn’t hurt the tree!

• Latex balloons are Earth-friendly! Rubber trees grow in rain forests. Latex harvesting discourages deforestation because latex-producing trees are left intact. A tree can produce latex for up to 40 years!

• If the sound of a balloon popping startles you, you’re not alone. A bursting balloon actually creates a small sonic boom! Once a hole is made in an inflated balloon, the quick release of the balloon’s energy, or air, causes the hole to grow at almost the speed of sound in rubber. Since this speed is much higher than the speed of sound in air, the hole in the balloon actually breaks the sound barrier, creating a sonic boom.

• Balloons were invented in 1824, the same year as the electromagnet.

• Helium-filled balloons float because helium is lighter than nitrogen and oxygen, the two components of air.

• For more than 80 years, Qualatex balloons have celebrated big events worldwide — from American political conventions to Korean television specials.

Q: How can I learn more about balloons and the environment?
A: You can learn about balloons and the environment at The Balloon Council.

Q: How can I learn more about the history of balloons and how they’re made?
A: You can learn about the history and science of balloons at The Balloon Council.

Q: How can I buy custom-printed Qualatex products?
A: Custom-printed Qualatex balloons are available through Qualatex Balloon Network distributors and members. Celebration Creations can order your customer-prints for your event when you select any of our services.