Balloon

Hot-air balloons are used for recreation and competition, relying on the principle that warm air is less dense than the cool air around it.

In procedures like angioplasty, tiny balloons are used to clear blocked arteries, saving lives through precision engineering. Environmental Impact balloon

The earliest balloons weren't made of latex but of animal bladders or intestines. However, the true "balloon age" began in 1783 when the in France launched the first successful hot-air balloon. Shortly after, Jacques Charles pioneered the use of hydrogen. In the 1820s, Michael Faraday invented the first rubber balloon, paving the way for the mass-produced latex versions we see today. Types and Functions Balloons are generally categorized by their use: Hot-air balloons are used for recreation and competition,