General

As top distributors for almost 30 years of the original Toy-Tex Chloroprene Cloudbuster Weather Balloon (now part of the Pioneer line) we've shipped these balloons to every state in the US and dozens of foreign countries. Since 1939 these balloons have been made by a unique rotational molding process which is completely different from normal dipping techniques used for making latex balloons. We've observed as these balloons have been transformed from simple lifting devices for carrying cameras and weather instruments, into colorful party and event display balloons, projection surfaces for artists and DJ's, and a multitude of different advertising concepts. We've seen colors added to encompass a wide range of event decorator needs. Also in this time drones have been developed and have become amazing flying devices that almost anyone can afford.

Yep, here we go again with news of worldwide helium shortages this time!

It seems like every couple of years the same news starts wrecking people's balloon decor plans. It might be your first time getting helium for birthday balloons, or setting up a corporate event

The best deal, the best value on customized or personalized latex balloons begins with...wait for it...really good latex balloons.

Shocker, eh? But it's true. What does this mean, aren't all latex balloons the same? I mean it's a bag of balloons. Well in one way, yes they're the same. Or let's say they're similar. They are all just a film of rubber made when a form is dipped into a vat of liquid latex, then dried, washed a couple of times, dried, and bagged.

But what's in this vat specifically? Is it a thin, weak, and watery mix, designed to get the most pieces of those little colored stretchy things out of a batch? Or is it engineered to make a stronger, thicker film of rubber? Are the forms that are dipped into this vat clean, or are they harboring dust or other foreign material? These are the "minor details" that make ALL the difference between a bargain balloon and a premium quality custom printed

Tick Tock! It's December 13th but still not too late to get one of our Balloon Drop Kits and enough quality Tuf-Tex or Qualatex latex balloons to fill it - shipped for FREE in time for New Years!  Just spend $99 on a combination of Balloon Drops with Balloons and everything in your cart ships for FREE. We are fully stocked with more drop net choices and balloon options than anyone. Take advantage of our everyday 5-10-15% volume discounts at the same time. You get "Prime" quality products and "Prime" service from people who know balloons and balloon drops. Our Lorton, Virginia warehouse is within 1 to 3 days days of half the US so rest assured we can get your delivery to you in time. Register for an online account before you start so you can have access to order details and updates.

Fall is once again rolling around and reminding us that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Approximately 12% of women in the United States will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer during their lifetimes.  While we can not each individually cure our mothers, daughters and sisters we can all help continue the improvements in survival rates by helping to raise awareness and research funding. To assist in that effort we are offering a selection of Breast Cancer Awareness Balloons to help you promote your event, encourage awareness and raise much needed funds.

About 25 years ago, the business behind BalloonsDirect.com sought to improve the balloon-buying experience for all Americans by offering wholesale balloon prices directly to customers. We were a true online pioneer for balloon ordering. When we originally launched our website in 1998, the goal was to supply party-planners and event managers (and the rest of us) with superior quality balloons at the lowest possible cost. We wanted to be the go-to spot on the internet for bargains on balloons and accessories like affordable air-blowers. If you were planning a birthday party or wedding, we hoped we could satisfy your need for a specific color theme with a variety of latex, foil, mylar, vinyl, weather balloons and even beach balls!

Now, 25 years later, we fulfill orders every day for balloons and ship them out fast! We’re now expanding to a larger warehouse, which means more options for our customers and even lower prices. We want to be known as the best deal on balloons in

If you've experienced foil balloons leaking shortly after filling them you're not alone.  Foil or "mylar" balloons are made from very light and thin, high density plastic film with metal coating on one side.  The materials used in first generation foil balloon material were heavy by today's standards.  This made them tough enough to withstand being filled using a simple latex inflator which is typically supplied with a rental helium bottle.  You could eyeball a fairly safe fill volume just by looking at the balloon. Beginning nearly a decade ago (even before the helium

So, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  This probably comes as no surprise to most of you. Approximately 12% of women in the United States will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer during their lifetimes.  While rates of diagnosis began dropping in 2000 and survival rates are on the increase the death rate from breast cancer in the US is still higher than for any other cancer besides lung cancer.  We can all help continue the improvements in survival rates by raising awareness and we are offering a selection of Breast Cancer Awareness Balloons to help you promote your event, encourage awareness and raise much needed funds for research.  Our 15% discount will help keep more of the funds you raise going toward research and education.