What is the BEST Balloon Brand? How Long Do They Last? Putting Top Balloon Brands to the Test Part 1

This video is for everyone who’s ever left a comment asking how early can you inflate your balloon garland!
We are testing the top 7 balloon brands today, and I’ll give feedback on how they perform, how they look indoors and outdoors, and how they age in each environment, so you can see just how long these brands look good both indoors and outdoors.
Plus, tons of tips and tricks for new and experienced balloon artists alike along the way (as usual).
00:00 What is the best balloon brand ever?
02:42 What I’m testing today
03:32 Initial thoughts
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[@alallen2767]

There you are. I couldn't find any new videos for a minute. Glad you're back.

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Thanks Al! Appreciate you! Good to be back 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@kyliecuevas4193]

Yaaaasssss!!! Another 👏 Great 👏 Video 👏 Off to part 2!! I’m behind!

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

You are the sweetest!! Appreciate you so much! 💋 XOXO, Rach

[@lisjame]

I was just browsing for a simple balloon review and I came across this video. You just became my balloon hero!😂 thank you for doing this video❤❤❤

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Hehehe I’m so glad!! 🥹 how freaking cute 🥰 you’re most welcome. 💖 XOXO, Rach

[@anitarobinson4910]

You are awesome 👏🏾 thanks for sharing!

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Why thank you Anita! And you're welcome 😚 XOXO, Rach

[@luvjnz]

Thank you so much for this.

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

You're so welcome!! XOXO, Rach

[@Volunteerballoons]

For outside jobs in the heat & sun, nothing beats Qualatex or Sempertex but inside I always use Kalisan, Decomex or Gemar.

[@yariiyankee]

What about Tuftex? Inside or outside?

[@Isabella-jn1fn]

I used sempertex for a test in the sun and they pop instantly

[@mjbritt7394]

So appreciate this video

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

So glad MJ! Part 2 coming soon 🙂 XOXO, Rach

[@NaturalyUnica]

Thank you so much. How can get the qualitex balloons for business price?

[@nataliewilliams8392]

Thank you for the video

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

You're so welcome!

[@teresamoon2033]

GOOD !!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks~~~~~~

[@ashleylaw2013]

Is there a good place to buy any of these brands in bulk? ( More so qualatex) can’t figure out where to buy from.

[@dianenegron8500]

I absolutely love balloon garlands and working with them in general… but little fun fact… I’m afraid of them when they pop lol 😂 crazy I know… you’re videos are amazing… thank you!

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Ugh you are NOT alone! It's actually terrifying! 😜 Luckily the premium brands don't tend to pop on me too often. Thanks for watching + commenting! XOXO, Rach

[@wendynavarro1]

Lol same here 😅 when I'm putting a balloon column together my eyes are half way closed I'm scared if they pop

[@jz5683]

Hello. Can you provide links for where to purchase the balloons you reviewed? Amazon seems to have a scarce amount of the Qualitex brand so I'm wondering if there's a better place to get them. Thank you.

[@dubdubhate]

Decomex is really the best bang for your buck.

[@alexisrivera0510]

Where do you purchase these balloons brands at??

[@yolandalarkin8075]

I bought Kalisan in black size 5' and 12 inch . They had so much white powder on them . How do you take that off.

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Ughhh sorry to hear that Yolanda! That is super annoying. You have to wipe them off. I keep a microfiber rag in my suitcase with me and wipe down the balloons after inflating as needed. I have tried once or twice to rinse them off prior to inflating, but I'm not sure if that was easier or harder tbh... I've had that happen with almost every brand, but never consistently, just occasionally. I don't know if it's certain colors, or an aging thing, I should learn more about the manufacturing process so I know more about it : / XOXO, Rach

[@donnasweeney8430]

is there a part 2 ?

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Yes! Coming this week!

[@macyoneal5488]

How do you organize all of your balloons? By color? Size? Brand? Containers?

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Hey Macy! All of the above, lol! I actually have a video on it, but I do it by color then size, in rainbow order, like someone with OCD would 😂 XOXO, Rach

[@alallen2767]

Thanks for mentioning most of those brands work like new for about a year. I just don't know how we can tell how old they are when a distributor mails them to us :/

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

That’s a good point! I think turnover is pretty rapid these days so I don’t know. Those I mentioned had been in my inventory for a year or more so that’s promising 😅 XOXO, Rach

[@carajohnson8647]

I am new at balloon garlands and have a question that might sound crazy to others. When you say you are using 12" does that mean you are using a 12" balloon but blowing it up much smaller? What size do you blow up each different size of balloon to to give yourself plenty of room to work with? Thank you!!

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Hey Cara! Not a crazy question at all! Okay so yes that means I'm using a 12" balloon but inflating it to whatever size I want. I unfortunately am a little... free-spirited when it comes to inflating so I don't have set measurements, but if you blow it up until just before it gets pear shaped, then let a little bit of air out and press on it slightly to get that round shape, you're in the safe zone in my opinion! I like to vary the sizes as I go, not make them all identical, ya know? XOXO, Rach

[@malyssa1000]

Which brand has the best reputation for little to no nipple look?

[@margaretrichmond3887]

Tuftex, qualtex, septex

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

: ) XOXO, Rach

[@ItsNeicy_]

I am guessing Tuftex!

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

🤭🤭🤭 were you right? hehe I always love using Tuftex but this test was pretty surprising for me!! XOXO, Rach

[@marisalegarreta3981]

How did the kalisan balloons do outdoors?

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Hey Marisa! Really admirably, you can see part two here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6Skd4WXpMd2hZI XOXO, Rach

[@ShemarWilkerson]

Tuftex is the ultimate best

[@victoriafranks344]

Gemar

[@maerayner7538]

Forgive me for this crazy question; do you use your balloons for other garlands?

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Hey Mae! I have definitely repurposed a garland or two in my time, but not generally, no... More power to ya if you manage to do it, though! XOXO, Rach

[@maerayner7538]

I’m learning about this new business venture I’m taking on

[@porkchop2218]

Koala text balloons are the very best balllooons 🎈🎈🎈🎈😃🤣

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Love Qualatex!! XOXO, Rach

[@kimonalova]

Sorry but this video is not helpful. There was alot of talking and less showing.🙄

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Sorry you didn’t find it helpful! 🥺 Part two shows the results, but there’s still going to be a lot of talking 🥸 XOXO, Rach

[@kenziebaker4417]

@@BubblyBalloonCo I thought it was very helpful 😊

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Thanks Kenzie! Glad to hear it 🥹 XOXO, Rach

[@kenziebaker4417]

@@BubblyBalloonCo I’m making my first one this weekend and your videos have been helping a lot!