There are many different manufacturers of latex balloons. Balloon Kings������������������ only uses latex balloons by Qualatex, the best latex manufacturer on the market, head quartered right here in the USA. Standard float times for an 11��������������������������� latex balloon range from 16-20 hours. When Hi-FLOAT gel is applied (additional $0.50 per balloon), the float time range is 7-10 days.