Giant inflatable sphere in Olympique de Marseille colours, with an onboard camera, built by Digital Inflatables for the stands of the Orange Vélodrome.
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Campaigns and bids
Inflatable 2 m balloon for the Stop 5G movement
Simple 2 m inflatable balloon, yellow and printed, designed and built by Digital Inflatables in 2019 for the Stop 5G movement, which opposed the 5G rollout.
Brands and retail
Giant inflatable grasshopper built around a bus
A giant inflatable mascot shaped like a green and white grasshopper, built around a bus by Digital Inflatables in 2019 as a moving street attraction.
Brands and retail
Giant inflatable gin bottle, 5 m tall, sublimation printed
Inflatable replica of a gin bottle, 5 m tall, with a sublimation-printed label: a custom piece by Digital Inflatables, presented in 2019.
Festivals and concerts
Giant inflatable grape for the Fête des Vignerons 2019
A 12 m illuminated grape made of 23 balloons of 2.2 m, designed and installed in Vevey by Digital Inflatables for the Fête des Vignerons 2019.
Brands and retail
Giant inflatable evian bottle, 8 m high
An 8 m high inflatable replica of the evian bottle, with its red cap and logo, designed and built by Digital Inflatables in 2018.
Glossary of custom inflatable structures: constant air, sealed air, PVC, denier, dye sublimation, M1, B1, AEAI RF1, EN 13501-1, ballast, all explained.
How custom inflatables are made: brief, 3D model, digital patterns, dye-sublimation printing, laser cutting, sewing or welding, air tests and installation.
Using inflatables indoors at a trade fair, museum or shop: ceiling height, rigging points, blower noise, emergency exits and night installs. What to check.
Inflatables and wind: the usual limit is 24 mph (38 km/h), force 5 on the Beaufort scale, lower for helium. Stakes or ballast, and who decides to shut down.
Inflatable projection spheres: diameter, front or internal projection, LED lighting, rigging, air or helium, with moons and spheres made by Digital Inflatables.
Fire rating for indoor inflatables: NFPA 701 in the United States, M1 in France, B1 in Germany, RF2 in Switzerland, EN 13501-1. Which class, what proof.
Inflatable fabrics and printing: 300D to 600D polyester, PVC, TPU, ripstop, mirror finishes, sublimation, UV printing, Velcro. How to choose the right ones.
How long do inflatables last? Generally 3 to 10 years. How to clean them with neutral soap, dry them fully before folding, store them, inspect and repair them.
How to brief a custom inflatable: vector logo, images of at least 150 dpi, Pantone references, venue measurements and 3D approval. The checklist to send.
Permits for giant inflatables on public ground: the municipality, POCAMA at least 3 months ahead, Geneva at least 30 days ahead, captive balloons, 230 V.
Shows and media
7 m giant inflatable mummy for the Théâtre Barnabé
Digital Inflatables made a 7 m giant inflatable mummy for the musical “Jules César” at the Théâtre Barnabé in Servion, Switzerland.
Brands and retail
3.5 m giant inflatable cans for Dr Pepper
For the agency urban act, Digital Inflatables made 3 giant inflatable Dr Pepper cans, each 3.5 m tall, as the eye-catcher of a product sampling operation.
Constant-air, sealed or helium inflatables: power, staying inflated, energy use, noise, power cuts and captive balloon rules, with Digital Inflatables projects.
Commissioning an inflatable sculpture: steps and prototype, copyright and credit, storage between exhibitions, public safety, lead time and budget, explained.
Inflatable stage sets for festivals: 55 m stage sets, a backlit moon with an M1 fire rating, a stand that fits in a suitcase. Sizes, set-up and touring.
Real prices from Digital Inflatables: 2 m balloon for $300, 3.5 m nose for 4’500 CHF, ice hockey tunnel 8’000 to 15’000 CHF, 55 m set 150’000 – 200’000 CHF.
Custom inflatable lead times from real projects: Nutella jar in 5 days, tunnel in under 10 days, touring stage set in 3 weeks, artwork in 6 to 8 weeks.
Choosing a custom inflatables manufacturer: 3D design, production, installation, lead times, budgets, fire safety. The questions to ask, with real examples.