Qualatex Balloons are pretty well-known for their durability, especially when it comes to making balloon animals. The 'One Size Assortment' is specifically designed for this purpose, with balloons that are about 2 inches by 60 inches—these are your standard 260q balloons. They're great for twisting into all sorts of shapes like animals, swords, and flowers, according to the manufacturer's product info.
Based on what we've found, people often mention how smooth and stretchy these balloons are, which can make them easier to handle than some cheaper options. Their durability really comes in handy when you're twisting them into more complex shapes, which is super important for creating detailed balloon animals.
If you're getting started with these, using a balloon pump is highly recommended. Inflating them by hand can be a bit tricky because of their length. Once you get them inflated, they generally keep their shape well, but there have been a few mentions of them popping. That might happen due to how they're handled or maybe just a bad batch here and there.
Something to watch out for is the variety of colors. Some people noted that the colors they received weren't what they expected—sometimes a lot of one color like black. Occasionally, folks even got balloons from a different brand than advertised, which could change the color mix.
This could be a bit of a letdown if you need a specific color palette, but most still find the colors decent enough for making creative balloon figures.
Overall, even with these small issues, a lot of people are happy with the quality and the color variety of Qualatex Balloons. They seem to be a solid choice for anybody wanting to try balloon sculpting, whether for a gig or just for fun.
