Description
These Latex Balloons are a 5 pack of 40cm (16 inch) chrome metallic balloons priced at $4.99, in gold, silver, purple, blue, green, hot pink, forest green or night blue. The latex is thick and pearlised, which is what produces the mirror-like chrome finish, and they take either helium or air.
At 40cm these are noticeably bigger than the 30cm balloons most packs contain, and the size is what makes a garland look professional rather than homemade. Mixing 40cm balloons in among smaller ones creates the varied scale that every styled balloon arch relies on.
Specifications
| Size |
40cm / 16 inch |
| Material |
Thick pearlised latex |
| Finish |
Chrome metallic |
| Colours |
Gold, Silver, Purple, Blue, Green, Hot Pink, Forest Green, Night Blue |
| Quantity |
5 per pack, single colour |
| Inflation |
Helium or air |
What's in the Box
| Chrome latex balloons |
5, all in the colour you select |
| Helium or pump |
Not included |
| Ribbon and balloon tape |
Not included |
Why Chrome Latex Reads Differently to Standard Balloons
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Mirror finish - it reflects the room rather than absorbing light like a matte balloon
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Thicker latex - the pearlised wall is more robust and less prone to popping while you build
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40cm scale - large enough to anchor a garland or stand alone as a floor cluster
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Eight colours including two greens - forest green and night blue for a moodier palette than the usual brights
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Air or helium - build a taped garland with air, or float them with helium
What Makes a Chrome Balloon Look Metallic?
The pigment is loaded into thicker, pearlised latex rather than being printed or coated on. That gives a genuinely reflective surface, so the balloon picks up the colours around it the way polished metal does. Two consequences worth knowing: chrome balloons look their best under direct light and can look flat in a dim room, and because the finish is reflective, they show fingerprints and dust more than a matte balloon. Handle them by the neck when inflating.
Helium or Air for 40cm Latex Balloons?
Both work, and they suit different jobs. Helium floats them, which is what you want for ceiling clusters and table bouquets, but latex is porous and helium escapes - expect 8 to 12 hours of good float, less on a hot day, unless they are treated with a sealant gel. Air-filled they will hold for days and are the right choice for a taped garland, an arch or a wall backdrop. Most balloon garlands you have seen are entirely air-filled for exactly this reason.
How Many Balloons for a Garland?
As a rough guide, a one metre garland takes about 25 to 30 balloons in mixed sizes, so roughly five 5-packs plus some smaller balloons to fill gaps. A two metre arch is typically 50 to 70. The look depends on mixing sizes - a garland of identical 40cm balloons reads as a row, while 40cm balloons interspersed with 25cm and 12cm ones reads as the organic style people are actually after. Buy one or two packs of chrome as the accent among cheaper matte balloons rather than making the whole garland chrome.
Buyers are styling birthdays, weddings, engagements, hens parties and corporate events, along with balloon stylists building garlands and arches to order.
See the full range in Party Supplies & Decorations, Wedding & Party, or Baby Shower.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many balloons in a pack?
Five, all in the single colour you select.
Can I get a mixed colour pack?
No. Each pack is one colour. Order separate packs for a mix.
How long will they float on helium?
Typically 8-12 hours. Latex is porous, so helium escapes faster than it does from foil.
Can I use them for a balloon garland?
Yes, and air fill is better for garlands - it holds for days.
Are they biodegradable?
Natural latex is biodegradable, but never release balloons outdoors. Deflate and bin them.
Why do they look duller in my room than in the photos?
Chrome finishes depend on light. They look their best under bright or direct lighting.
Are they safe around children?
Latex balloons are a choking and suffocation hazard for children under 8. Supervise and discard broken balloons at once.
Fast Australian Shipping
Dispatched from Australia to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, with regional and remote addresses handled through the standard Australia Post network.
Measurements are approximate. Screen colours vary between devices, and a chrome finish photographs differently under different light. WARNING: children under 8 years can choke or suffocate on uninflated or broken balloons. Adult supervision required. Discard broken balloons at once. Contains natural rubber latex. Never release balloons outdoors.
