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About BLC and Balloon History

ABOUT "BLC" and BALLOON HISTORY

You might be asking yourself what is the "best of the best" in a balloon. . .well, this comes down to the way a balloon is made. Typically the BEST balloon made is made with PURE LATEX. The original and authentic processing time to make a balloon takes up to 24 hours. True latex (which is also biodegradable and required now in some countries for Balloon Drops) cures into a balloon when they are made with the right LATEX ingredient. 

A balloon made of true latex, generally made abroad, or by TBC and our newest line S&T balloons, will burst into 4 to 6 large pieces (one or two at times) and the feel is soft and stretchy with the elasticity to reach its true blown-up measurement and beyond without trouble. True latex, also has the distinct aroma of good fresh latex. 

We strongly urge balloon lovers to test and use the "True Latex" made balloons. You will see, feel and smell the difference right away.  We have made it much easier for Balloon Lovers like "you" to have these TRUE and PURE LATEX balloons.

We strictly carry latex balloons.  We do not sell mylar balloon products.  We, and many others, feel let down by the manufacturer’s who promote the tinfoil bags they claim to be balloons!!  Simply put it is “todays” balloon industry and market which has led the creation of the mylar balloons for an easy way to make a bigger dollar for a product that many clients are forced to settle for because there are so few good quality latex balloons being produced or they are simply just too hard to find.  Here at "BLC" you have found your outlet to a large array of quality choices.

Also, the balloons that are being mass-produced by younger balloon companies of “today” are not like that of yester year when latex balloons were made of 100% “true latex” and not produced with fillers.  Many of the balloons of today make for cheaper and quicker production, resulting in a product that is inferior to the original latex balloons!!  These high tech mixed latex balloons are stiff and tight when inflated, making these balloons unsatisfactory for many!!!  We at BLC found it necessary to “import” balloons from Europe to satisfy true balloon lovers!  Some of the best are from Europe (Gummiwerk), and only the USA TBC and S&T balloon brands even compare.

In December 1998 we discovered and finally located our own childhood brand balloon, a USA distributor that manufactures “great” balloons with an even greater demand for them.  It is TBC.   From the invention of the “cat” (head and ears balloon) made in 1931, TBC claimed to be the first to create the animal uniquely shaped balloon.  

We at BLC have experienced a one of a kind friendly, personable and courteous staff and rapport with TBC.  Our relationship with TBC surpasses any other balloon manufacturer in the USA.  We have found that these balloons are simply the best ever manufactured!  Some of the most popular include the 20 inch round and the giant 8 foot “workers” along with the rest of their large line of balloon products.  We highly recommend these great balloons for your future parties and decorations.  We encourage you to “check out” our TBC line.

For those of you who desire special sizes and types we have most everything available from 5 inches up to 9 feet and larger, including weather balloons!  We offer only the best.  If an item of choice is not in stock we will order it.  Here with BLC you can really bring life to your next celebration with real latex balloons!!

Ideally the so-called latex balloons of today were created primarily for the large party affair or professional decorator and are not a favored balloon for the small party or children.  The imports and the TBC brand balloons we carry are childrens (young and old alike) favorites because of their unique shapes, soft flexible latex and the vibrant array of colors.  60 plus years of business proves it for the ”imports” and for the TBC brand balloons.  History has proven it, where others have not met up to “true” balloon lovers expectations.  The balloons that you remember as a child are ones which we carry and sell.  JUST remember “TBC” and "S&T" at BLC.

We urge you to ask your self, “How many times have I gone out looking for balloons at a florist or another outlet and found mylars staring me in the face, and with little or no choice bought them reluctantly and at a higher cost to match!!”

Many balloon manufactures now only offer just a few pages in any of their catalogs dedicated to latex balloons and the majority of these catalogs are dedicated to the mylar invasion. We think its pretty sad that the choices of today force most to the giving a loved one a piece of colored tinfoil or a hardened plastic balloon that is not a true latex one!  If you want “real balloons” at your next party or celebration, this is the place to buy Real Latex Balloons!!  Remember our lines of the TBC and S&T balloons and the Gummiwerk European Imports are the best of the best!!

**Samples are given with most orders ($50 and above) or for the asking with an order.

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