Most people think of 260s as twisting balloons — and they are — but in organic decor they do a different job. Inflated to 20 or 30cm and tucked into a garland, a 260 reads as a curl or a tendril, breaks up the round shapes and gives the whole piece movement. Two or three in the same colour as the surrounding balloons is usually enough; a contrasting one draws the eye to wherever you put it.
Ours come in 17 colours chosen to match the round range — so a White 260 is the same white as a White 12", not a near-miss. That matters more than it sounds once you've tried to match a garland with someone else's 260s. Each bag is 100, which is a lot of curls.
They're also the standard 260 size for twisting: 2 inches across, 60 inches long at full inflation. If you're starting with balloon animals or arches, this is the one you want. Trade pricing on login, no minimum.
Related guide: 260s for garlands and arches — curls, counts and colours.
Questions stylists ask
Can I use 260s with helium?
Not really — the volume is too small to lift. Air-inflate and attach to the structure.
How do I inflate them without a hand pump?
Any dual-action hand pump with a narrow nozzle works; most electric inflators have a 260 tip. They're not meant to be mouth-inflated.
Do the colours match the round balloons?
Yes — same pigments, same supplier. The Colour Chart shows them side by side.