Some Interesting Facts About Latex Ballons Latex balloons are made from 100% natural latex — not plastic. Our latex balloons are biodegradable, and decompose as fast as an oak leaf in your backyard! Latex balloons come from rubber trees. Latex is collected by cutting the tree’s bark, then catching the latex in a cup. Latex harvesting doesn’t hurt the tree! Latex balloons are Earth-friendly! Rubber trees grow in rain forests. Latex harvesting discourages deforestation because latex-producing trees are left intact. A tree can produce latex for up to 40 years!   If the sound of a balloon popping startles you, you’re not alone. A bursting balloon actually creates a small sonic boom! Once a hole is made in an inflated balloon, the quick release of the balloon’s energy, or air, causes the hole to grow at almost the speed of sound in rubber. Since this speed is much higher than the speed of sound in air, the hole in the balloon actually breaks the sound barrier, creating a sonic boom. Balloons were invented in 1824, the same year as the electromagnet. Pioneer manufactures nearly one billion Qualatex latex balloons per year. Helium-filled balloons float because helium is lighter than nitrogen and oxygen, the two components of air. Perth Balloons is your online Perth Balloon Shop that offers Perth Balloon Delivery across the whole of the Perth Metropolitan area 6 days a week. Perth Balloons has a large range of Balloon Bouquets, Helium Foil Balloons, Birthday Balloons,  Latex Balloons, Stick Balloons, Helium Balloons, Walking Animal Pet Balloons and Balloons for all occasions available for Perth Delivery. Helium Balloons are perfect to send to for a Birthday Celebration, the Birth of a New Baby, An Engagement, A Wedding, on Valentine’s Day or just to brighten someone’s day! There’s nothing better than receiving a bunch of Helium Balloons! Perth Balloons has a large range of Party Balloons that are suitable to send someone in Perth of any age. Birthday Balloons are our specialty and are available for Same Day Perth Balloon Delivery. Balloon orders can be placed online at www.perthballoons.net.au or over the phone on 08 9227 0520