Balloon Weights

Balloon weights are essential for making sure your customers' balloons don't fly off. While securing balloons may seem simple, it's important to match the weight to the balloon to ensure a secure hold without being heavier than necessary. Use our balloon weight guide to help you find the right weights to stock with your balloons. 

Helium-filled balloons need something to hold them down so they don't float away. Balloon weights, also called anchors or bases, are accessories that hold your customers' balloons in place without taking away from an event's aesthetic. They come in a range of weights and style options to suit different balloon sizes and aesthetics. In some areas, it's actually illegal to have an unweighted helium balloon, as escaping balloons present an environmental risk.

Mayflower Distributing Company is your one-stop shop for everything you and your customers need to celebrate, including basic and decorative balloon weights. Our wide assortment of balloon weights includes pieces ideal for in-store merchandising opportunities as well as more decorative options you can sell to customers for their balloon displays.

Choosing the right weight for a balloon means thinking about several factors. Use the helium balloon weight chart on this page and account for these elements to give your customers informed weight recommendations: 

• Balloon size: Larger balloons have more surface area to catch wind, and they may hold significantly more helium. The larger a balloon, the heavier the weight needed to keep it secure. Even a balloon a couple of inches larger than another will require significantly more weight for a successful display.
• Balloon material: Foil and latex balloons can also have different weight requirements. For example, our balloon weight chart shows that a 16-inch round latex balloon needs a 45-gram weight, while a 16-inch Orbz® balloon needs a 30-gram weight. Be sure to closely review the balloon weight chart or consult with our experts to ensure you get the right weights for your balloon stock.
• Environment: The location of a balloon display can also affect the weight needed. Indoor spaces usually have no wind concerns, so the standard balloon weight for a given size will be adequate. Meanwhile, an outdoor display might be subject to windy weather, so a heavier weight may be the better choice for ensuring displays stay intact.
• Number of balloons: More balloons means more lifting power. If customers get a balloon bouquet, they'll need enough weight to account for the full volume of helium present. 

At Mayflower Distributing Company, you'll find everything you and your customers need to display your balloons, including a vast range of balloon weights. These anchors are available in different styles, shapes and sizes, from small 8-gram weights designed to hold a single helium balloon to heavier weights that hold down elaborate balloon bouquets.

Browse our extensive inventory to find the following types of balloon weights:

• Basic balloon weights: Our basic balloon weights keep balloons grounded in an inconspicuous, less decorative way and include weight adaptors, washers and jingle bell weights up to 50 grams.
• Decorative balloon weights: Choose from our decorative balloon weight range of playful or elegant balloon weights, including colorful smiley faces, hearts, bears, spirals and stars in various color options.
• Fringed foil balloon weights: Add some sparkle to your balloon centerpiece or display with our fringed foil weights in almost any color you can imagine, from a sturdy 150 grams to 175 grams.
• Clip-on balloon weights: These versatile Clip-N-Weight balloon weights offer several colors and styles with weights of 8 to 85 grams and the convenience of clipping helium balloons nearly anywhere.
• Magna-strip balloon weights: For a more elegant feel, Magna-strip balloon weights comprise a sleek, slim, ribbon-like strip with a magnetic weight on one end and a sticky section on the other that attaches to the balloon.
• Mini gift bag balloon weights: An ideal option that could blend in with its surroundings given the right setting is our mini gift bag balloon weight, decorated with shimmering foil strips for a novel decor option.
• Party hat balloon weights: Our range of party hat balloon weights adds an extra layer of fun to balloon centerpieces and table displays at any birthday party or similar occasion. 
• Star balloon weights: Our 170-gram star-shaped balloon weights add to the glamor of an event with colors to suit various decor styles and themes.

If your business sells or uses helium-filled balloons for events, promotions, gifts and more, you must consider how to hold those balloons in place with suitable weights. Offering or incorporating a wide variety of balloon weights into your inventory gives you and your customers several options. The greater the range and variety, the more event types and themes you'll cater to, making it easy for customers to choose you for their decor needs.

Think about the different types of events your current clientele might plan for, and try to provide a range that covers options for traditional, elegant and themed occasions. As customers typically look for long-lasting solutions, consider the durability and reusability of your balloon weights. Balloon weights from Mayflower Distributing Company provide your business and customers with robust and versatile options that will last for years.

If you need help determining which wholesale balloon weights you should purchase, get in touch with our team. Our experienced staff members can guide you on which weights are best for your in-store merchandising and help you determine which weights your customers want to purchase.

For five decades, our team at Mayflower Distributing Company has helped businesses like yours stock up on the party supplies you need to satisfy your customers, including balloons, balloon weights and beyond. We've developed long-term relationships with our suppliers that allow us to offer the best prices on the broadest range of products so you can find everything you need to maintain your inventory.

Whether you need balloon weights, balloons for every occasion or better deals on your orders, Mayflower Distribution Company can help. Explore all the benefits you can expect when you work with an experienced wholesale balloon and balloon weight operation:

• Saves money: Purchasing balloon weights and other party supplies wholesale from Mayflower Distributing Company is the perfect way to ensure you earn the highest profit on your products. Our wholesale pricing model and volume-based discounts allow you to pay less when you buy more, and our low minimum purchase requirements ensure you only order what you need.
• Lots of options: Getting your balloons from wholesale retailers lets you access a wide variety of balloon and balloon weight options. Having a range of colors, designs and materials available lets you help your customers find exactly what they need. More options mean customers can fit their balloons to their preferences, letting you target a wider audience. Our balloon selection gives you the variety you need to exceed expectations and increase your sales.
• Maintain stock: Ordering wholesale also gives you access to a constant supply of balloons and balloon weights. With fast reordering and shipping, you can quickly access plenty of balloon stock. Maintaining a sufficient supply of balloons and balloon weights ensures you have product available even after a large event or frequent customer orders, giving you everything you need to fulfill orders without delay
• Fast Shipping: Stocking up is easy with our streamlined website and ordering processes. You can browse through our website and fill your cart or restock with the click of a single button through our fast-order feature. If you prefer to speak with a member of our team, you can place your order by phone. Most orders arrive from one of our U.S. distribution centers within two to four days.

Shop our collection today to find decorative and functional balloon weights to use in your balloon merchandising display or sell to your customers so they can keep their balloons in place. You can create an account for your business and shop online to get started or get in touch with our team to learn more about how we can help you stock up on great party supplies.