FAIR (Kunshan Fair Craft Products Co., Ltd.) is a foil balloon manufacturer based in Kunshan, China, established in 2007 with 5 million RMB registered capital. We have been producing foil balloons for 20 years. Our product lines cover custom printed foil balloons, custom shaped foil balloons, PLA-based biodegradable foil balloons, and letter and number foil balloons.
This page covers our manufacturing capability, the certifications and test reports we hold, the OEM and wholesale program structure, and how to request a quotation or sample set. All numeric specifications and program parameters are confirmed at quotation stage against a specific design.
1. Why Source Direct from a Foil Balloon Manufacturer
Sourcing a foil balloon program through a trading company adds a layer between the buyer and the production line. That layer changes the price, the lead time, and the accountability for a quality issue. Working direct with a foil balloon manufacturer removes that layer.
Trading Company vs Direct Factory
The table below compares a trading company model against a direct factory model on the variables that matter to a B2B buyer.
| Factor | Trading Company | Direct Manufacturer (FAIR) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Trading margin added to the factory quote | Factory-direct quotation, no intermediary margin |
| Lead time | Relayed between the buyer and the factory | Confirmed from the production line |
| Quality accountability | Relayed through the trading company | Owned by the production team that ran the batch |
| Tooling | Outsourced, buyer has no visibility | Produced by partner tooling facilities to our specification |
| Certification file | Photocopies, often without report numbers | Original SGS reports with verifiable report numbers |
| Batch inspection | Subcontracted or not performed | Automated leak inspection before packaging |
| Technical support | Generic, no direct line to engineering | Engineering team accessible at quotation stage |
What a Direct Manufacturer Controls
A direct foil balloon manufacturer controls the seam weld parameters, the valve assembly, the batch inspection plan, and the packaging specification for a given program. When a program fails inspection, the direct manufacturer owns the failure and can rework or replace against the order.
FAIR is a direct factory. Every quotation you receive from us is a factory-direct quotation, and every quality issue is resolved by the production team that ran the batch.
2. Manufacturing Capability of Our Foil Balloon Factory
The production floor at FAIR runs the equipment required for a qualified foil balloon manufacturer. The table below lists the core production and inspection equipment for a custom foil balloon program.
| Process Stage | Equipment | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Seam and Valve | Multiple heat-seal and heat-press lines | Forms the seam weld and welds the valve into the balloon |
| Shape Forming | Multiple model trimming presses | Die-cut shape forming for shaped and cartoon foil balloons |
| Quality Control | Automated leak inspection station | Batch sample leak testing before packaging |
| Packing | In-house packaging line | Flat-packing and boxing of finished balloons |
| Print Program | Partner rotogravure and offset print facilities | Custom printed foil balloon programs under our engineering supervision |
| Tooling | Partner tooling facilities | Custom shape tooling produced to our specification |
Quality Control Process
Batch samples run through the automated leak inspection station before packaging. The sampling plan and inspection window for a given order are confirmed at quotation stage. The inspection covers the seam weld, the valve assembly, and the inflation retention window.
Packaging and Logistics
Finished balloons are flat-packed and boxed on an in-house packaging line. Packaging specification for a given order is confirmed at quotation stage. For shipping, the finished cartons are prepared for deep-sea freight in the format agreed at quotation stage.
3. Product Categories We Manufacture
As a foil balloon manufacturer, FAIR runs four main product categories for B2B buyers. Each category has its own tooling, print, and material considerations.
Custom Printed Foil Balloons
Rotogravure and offset print programs for branded campaigns and retail lines. Color count and registration tolerance for a given design are confirmed at quotation stage.
For the full custom printing playbook, see our custom advertising balloons OEM guide.
Custom Shaped Foil Balloons
Die-cut shaped and cartoon foil balloons for licensed, seasonal, or brand-specific programs. Tooling and sample lead time for a given design are confirmed at quotation stage.
PLA-Based Biodegradable Foil Balloons
A co-extruded PLA-PBAT film line for programs aligned with EPR and plastic tax frameworks. The test documentation we hold for the biodegradable line is listed in Section 4. For the full material science and SGS test report, see our biodegradable foil balloon test report.
Letter and Number Foil Balloons
Alphanumeric programs for retail, event, and promotional channels. Character range and packaging format for a given program are confirmed at quotation stage.
Browse the full letter foil balloons and number foil balloons catalog.
For a deeper dive into the material structure behind each category, see our foil balloon manufacturing process guide and the complete guide to foil balloon types.
4. Certifications and Test Reports We Hold
The documentation we hold for the foil balloon line covers toy safety, restricted substances, and biodegradation. Coverage of a specific SKU by these reports is confirmed at quotation stage.
| Certification | Standard | SGS Report Number | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| EN71 | EN71 Parts 1, 2, 3 | SHTY130500007975-01 | Foil balloon sample, toy safety |
| RoHS | EU 2015/863 | SHAHG2207652301 | Tested DEGRADING BALLOON sample |
| Biodegradation | ISO 14855-1:2012 | SHMR220700361301 | PLA degrading balloon sample under controlled industrial composting conditions. Average biodegradation 77.8% within a 45-day test period. |
| PEBA | Pro Environment Balloon Alliance | Member | Industry alliance commitment on responsible balloon disposal |
Standards We Do Not Hold
If a destination market requires a standard outside this list, tell us at the quotation stage and we will confirm whether it can be arranged for the program. We disclose this list so that a buyer can plan the compliance file without a mid-program surprise.
The full ISO 14855-1:2012 test report (SGS SHMR220700361301) and RoHS report (SGS SHAHG2207652301) are available for download at our biodegradable balloon compliance page.
5. MOQ, Sample, and Production Program Structure
A custom foil balloon program runs in three phases. Each phase has its own lead time and cost, and each phase is confirmed at quotation stage against a specific design.
| Phase | Deliverable | Parameters Confirmed at Quotation Stage |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Prototype sample set | Sample quantity, lead time, cost |
| Phase 2 | Tooling and approval | Tooling cost, machining tolerance, lead time |
| Phase 3 | Production run | MOQ, production lead time, batch inspection plan |
A prototype sample set is produced from the design file so the buyer can validate the shape, the print, and the material before committing to a production run. Once the design is approved, tooling is cut by our partner tooling facility. The production run is scheduled after tooling approval.
6. Which Buyers Work With a Foil Balloon Manufacturer
FAIR supplies foil balloon programs to four main buyer categories. Each category has a different specification priority, and the program structure is set to match.
| Buyer Type | Typical Program | Specification Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Brand owners and promotional distributors | Custom printed foil balloons | Brand color matching, seasonal campaign windows |
| Retail chains and wholesale novelty distributors | Standard shape, alphanumeric, seasonal | Container program, packaging format, MOQ |
| Event companies and commercial decorators | Shaped, starburst, 4D sphere | Shape tooling, print durability, venue decoration |
| Importers with sustainability mandates | PLA-based biodegradable foil balloons | EPR and plastic tax framework alignment, SGS documentation |
7. 7 Questions to Ask a Foil Balloon Manufacturer Before You Order
Every B2B buyer should run a fixed set of questions before committing to a foil balloon program. The list below is the same list we answer at quotation stage for any new program.
Q1. What is the exact film structure for this SKU?
A foil balloon manufacturer should be able to state the film structure: the outer layer, the metallization layer, the sealant layer, and the lamination method. If the answer is only "high-quality film", the specification is not confirmed.
Q2. Which SGS or third-party reports cover this SKU?
Ask for the report number and the coverage scope. A test report on a sample is different from a test report on the SKU being ordered. Coverage of a specific SKU is confirmed at quotation stage.
Q3. What is the MOQ, and how does it change with print complexity?
MOQ scales with the design, the print complexity, and the tooling required. The number for a given design is confirmed at quotation stage.
Q4. What is the sample lead time and cost?
A prototype sample set from a direct manufacturer is normally faster than a sample routed through a trading company. Sample lead time and cost for a given design are confirmed at quotation stage.
Q5. How is the batch inspected before packaging?
Ask for the inspection type (leak test, inflation retention, print inspection), the sampling plan, and the inspection window. The plan for a given order is confirmed at quotation stage.
Q6. What is the payment term and the tooling policy?
Payment term and tooling amortization policy are confirmed at quotation stage. A direct factory can be more flexible than a trading company on tooling ownership and repeat-order pricing.
Q7. Can I see the production line before I commit?
A direct factory can arrange a video walkthrough or an on-site visit for a qualified program. A trading company can only relay the request to the factory.
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About FAIR — Kunshan Fair Craft Products Co., Ltd.
FAIR is a foil balloon manufacturer based in Kunshan, China, producing foil balloons, custom shaped foil balloons, PLA-based biodegradable foil balloons, and custom printed balloon products for global brands, event companies, retail chains, and wholesale novelty distributors. For inquiries: xia@foilballoon.cn