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By Ann Sanders


Some people consider celebrations to be incomplete without balloons because they have become an integral part of almost every festivity. It is quite normal to see kids squeal with joy at the sight of a balloon or when holding one. As for the elderly, some cannot resist the temptation of bobbing a balloon when they see one. However, it is interesting to know that fun had nothing to do with the first balloons. This is what Santa Fe Balloons are all about.

A balloon was first invented by Michael Faraday for a different purpose. They came into existence in 1824 out of some serious work and experimentation with gases. Balloons were being used to hold gases which were then studied. Production was done by pressing two rubber sheets together then the edges were cut into a circular shape. Flour was then applied to the opposite surfaces to ensure that they did not get stuck together

Initially, pig bladders and animal intestines were used as toy balloons before the rubber balloon were invented. As time went by, the balloon continues to evolve. Currently, they are being produced in factories and can be used for a wide range of applications. Some of the modern uses include advertising, entertainment and decoration.

Artists have used them for a long period of time to display art. The balloons that artists use are usually made of rubber that allows them to stretch extensively. For advertisement purposes, service providers and companies use printed or huge blimps to broadcast their services, events or products.

These elastic inflatable bags can be filled with water, air or various gases like oxygen, hydrogen, nitrous oxide, and helium. Today, a balloon can be made from a wide range of materials including nylon fabric, latex, polychroloprene, and rubber among others. To add on this, they are available in various colors for users to choose from. When intended for purposes like medical treatment, meteorology, transportation, or military defense their design is altered to make them stronger.

The cost and density of balloon are low. This makes them to have increasingly numerous uses. They are filled with substances such as helium to make them float. The reason is that the gas is lighter than air. Latex balloon is produced from raw material obtained from rubber trees. The bark of the tree is the one that is harvested because it has latex. Given that latex is disposable, it is very convenient.

Companies that manufacture balloons from latex are environment conscious. First, they harvest latex without falling trees thus encouraging afforestation. By doing this they allow trees to continue producing this raw material for up to 40 years while still intact. People who are in the habit of releasing balloons into the air must know that they freeze and break at a certain elevation and return to earth.

In conclusion, it is a worry that bags released into the air still affect the environment because they eventually return back as small soft silver rubbers. On the other hand, if the rubber is biodegradable then the product cannot affect the environment. When buying a balloon, it is important to remember that it can cause suffocation if mishandled.




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