Durango Balloon Company is a Proud Supplier and Advocate of Qualatex Balloons manufactured by Pioneer Balloon Company.  All latex balloons made by Pioneer and its subsidiaries are made of 100% natural latex.  Latex balloons are not plastic. Balloons are biodegradable and photodegradable. They are a plant based product made from natural rubber harvested from rubber tree plantations which are a renewable resource. Latex is a natural product of the Rubber Tree Per Cambium and breaks down and decays when exposed to the elements of nature.


 

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Our latex is sourced from sustainable Rainforest Alliance Certified and Forest Stewardship Council plantations. The Rainforest Alliance are an international, non-profit organisation working to build strong forests, healthy agricultural landscapes, thriving communities and fight climate change.

Research shows latex balloons breakdown faster than plastics when exposed to specific conditions, including the amount of UV exposure, the amount of oxygen present, the temperature and biological influence (bacteria, fungus and algae). 

Qualatex latex balloons are available in a rainbow of colors and styles, printed designs for every occasion, as well as a broad range of sizes and shapes. Pioneer Balloon Company is committed to responsible sourcing, all latex balloons are made from rubber trees located in plantations that are part of the Rainforest Alliance Certified™.

The Rainforest Alliance is a growing network of farmers, foresters, communities, scientists, governments, environmentalists, and businesses dedicated to conserving biodiversity and ensuring sustainable livelihoods. We are an international non-profit organization working to build strong forests, healthy agricultural landscapes, and thriving communities through creative, pragmatic collaboration.

Rubber latex balloons are made from Natural Rubber Latex (NRL), which is collected from the Hevea Brasiliensis Pará rubber trees that are grown in certain areas of the tropics and is fully sustainable.   Latex harvesting discourages deforestation because latex-producing trees are left intact.  A tree can produce latex for up to 40 years.