Why does Qualatex not make 36-inch metallic and pearl latex balloons?

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Bargain Balloons used to carry the full line of colors and sizes of latex balloons from Qualatex. However, the largest pearl and/or metallic latex balloon manufactured by Qualatex is 30 inches, while all other colors come in size 36 inches.

The reason Qualatex does not make a 36-inch pearl and metallic latex balloon is that these balloons do not stretch as well, therefore, Qualatex sells only 30-inch latex balloons. To use the 36-inch and 30-inch latex balloons together, blow up the 36-inch balloon to 30 inches. 

It is important to understand that latex balloons are made by dipping what is called a form into a vat of liquid latex, and the shape of the form determines the shape and size of the balloon. The 36-inch form is used to make 30-inch pearl and metallic latex balloons. 

We suggest blowing up the balloons to 28 inches to avoid the likelihood of any balloons popping. It is always recommended that you stretch a new latex balloon several times before inflating it. Stretching the new balloon in all directions, including stretching the neck, seems to reduce the number of balloons that prematurely pop.