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How to store your balloons correctly?

Store latex balloons at a stable temperature between 10°C and 30°C, dark or in the shade, as dry as possible (ideally a maximum of 35% humidity for packaged balloons), in closed airtight packaging, and with a simple first in first out system for your stock.



Keep the temperature stable

Balloons do not like extremes. Store latex balloons between 10°C and 30°C, with as few temperature fluctuations as possible. In our own warehouse, we keep everything at 18°C, but you don't need to turn your storage space into a climate lab: a stable, moderate temperature is what matters.

Higher temperatures accelerate the effects of light, moisture, and oxidation. Very cold latex loses elasticity and becomes more susceptible to small cracks. It is better not to freeze balloons, and if they have been stored somewhere very cold, let them come to room temperature before you inflate them.

Balloons in the shade

That beautiful wall full of Sempertex colours looks great in the sun, but your balloons themselves are not happy about it. Store uninflated latex balloons in a dark or well-shaded place, away from direct sunlight: UV light accelerates the oxidation of latex.

The same principle applies to foil balloons: prolonged exposure to bright light can affect the inks and the metallic sheen.

Keep the humidity low

. Moisture is the third factor, especially in warehouses and stock rooms. Keep the humidity as low as possible, ideally not higher than 35% for packaged balloons. High humidity combined with low air circulation can also cause mould in your stock room, so a dry, well-managed space is not only good for your balloons but for your entire inventory.

Keep the bag closed

. Perhaps the easiest tip of all: store balloons as much as possible in airtight packaging. This limits contact with air and moisture and slows down oxidation. Extra relevant once you have opened a bag or take balloons to jobs and events: choose the colours you need and seal the packaging well afterwards, instead of leaving an open bag lying around for weeks. Your future self will thank you.

Rotate your stock

. Good stock management helps too. Use older stock first and rotate balloons that are in your showroom or display regularly. A simple FIFO principle, first in first out, is a good habit for any balloon business.

Quality does not stop at our warehouse

. At Sempertex Europe we take great care in delivering balloons in the best possible condition. But good balloon care goes further once they arrive at your location. A cool, dry, and shaded storage place, combined with well-sealed packaging and sensible rotation, makes a real difference. Because when it is finally time to open that bag and start building, we want those colours to look exactly as you envisioned them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Hoe lang blijven latexballonnen goed?

Correct bewaard, dus stabiel tussen 10°C en 30°C, donker, droog en in gesloten verpakking, behouden latexballonnen hun kwaliteit jarenlang.

Op welke temperatuur bewaar je ballonnen het best?

Tussen 10°C en 30°C, met zo weinig mogelijk schommelingen. In het magazijn van Sempertex Europe bewaren we alles op 18°C.

Mag je ballonnen in de kou of vrieskou bewaren?

Beter niet. Erg koud latex wordt minder elastisch en gevoeliger voor kleine scheurtjes. Lagen ballonnen toch op een heel koude plek, laat ze dan eerst op kamertemperatuur komen voor je ze opblaast.

Geldt dit ook voor folieballonnen?

Grotendeels wel. Vooral licht is daar het aandachtspunt: langdurige blootstelling aan fel licht kan de inkten en de metallic glans van folieballonnen aantasten. Donker en droog bewaren dus.

How long do latex balloons stay good?

Stored correctly, so stable between 10°C and 30°C, dark, dry and in sealed packaging, latex balloons keep their quality for many years.

What is the best temperature to store balloons at?

Between 10°C and 30°C, with as few fluctuations as possible. In the Sempertex Europe warehouse we store everything at 18°C.

Can you store balloons in the cold or freezing temperatures?

Better not. Very cold latex loses elasticity and becomes more prone to small tears. If balloons were stored somewhere very cold anyway, let them come to room temperature before inflating.

Does this apply to foil balloons too?

Largely, yes. Light is the main concern there: prolonged exposure to bright light can affect the inks and the metallic shine of foil balloons. So store them dark and dry as well.

Combien de temps les ballons en latex restent-ils bons?

Correctement stockes, donc a une temperature stable entre 10°C et 30°C, dans l'obscurite, au sec et dans un emballage ferme, les ballons en latex conservent leur qualite pendant des annees.

A quelle temperature stocker ses ballons?

Entre 10°C et 30°C, avec le moins de variations possible. Dans l'entrepot de Sempertex Europe, nous stockons tout a 18°C.

Peut-on stocker des ballons au froid ou au gel?

Mieux vaut eviter. Le latex tres froid perd de son elasticite et devient plus sensible aux petites dechirures. Si vos ballons ont quand meme ete stockes dans un endroit tres froid, laissez-les revenir a temperature ambiante avant de les gonfler.

Cela vaut-il aussi pour les ballons en aluminium?

En grande partie, oui. La lumiere y est le point d'attention principal: une exposition prolongee a une lumiere vive peut alterer les encres et l'eclat metallique des ballons en aluminium. Stockez-les donc aussi au sec et a l'abri de la lumiere.

Wie lange bleiben Latexballons gut?

Richtig gelagert, also stabil zwischen 10°C und 30°C, dunkel, trocken und in geschlossener Verpackung, behalten Latexballons ihre Qualitaet ueber Jahre.

Bei welcher Temperatur lagerst du Ballons am besten?

Zwischen 10°C und 30°C, mit so wenig Schwankungen wie moeglich. Im Lager von Sempertex Europe lagern wir alles bei 18°C.

Darf man Ballons in der Kaelte oder im Frost lagern?

Besser nicht. Sehr kaltes Latex verliert Elastizitaet und wird anfaelliger fuer kleine Risse. Lagen Ballons trotzdem an einem sehr kalten Ort, lass sie erst auf Raumtemperatur kommen, bevor du sie aufblaest.

Gilt das auch fuer Folienballons?

Groesstenteils ja. Licht ist dort der wichtigste Punkt: laengere Zeit in hellem Licht kann die Farben und den Metallic-Glanz von Folienballons beeintraechtigen. Also auch dunkel und trocken lagern.

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