ENVELOPES Lindstrand Balloon envelopes are world renowned for their quality and design.  The fabric used in the manufacture of envelopes is paramount to the way in which the balloon envelope flies and ultimately how long it lasts. All Lindstrand envelopes are created from the finest quality polyurethane coated rip-stop nylon, which is resistant to fungal attack and fading.  This fabric, used for the main part of the envelope, is durable and tough enough to withstand the rigours of extreme flying conditions.  We offer a wide range of colours and sizes to cater for all balloon applications.    We recommend the top 1/3rd of the envelope be constructed in Hyperlife, as this is the area that contains the most heat. Nomex material is used at the base or the mouth of the envelope, as this area is also prone to intense heat on inflation and serves as protection to the lower panels   Optional Extras We offer a range of optional extras including turning vents, which enable the balloon to be rotated during flight. Our unique Q-Vent deflation system for rapid deflation, Kevlar flying cables, and ‘Clearview’ parachute panels to provide overhead visibility.

Lindstrand Balloons offer a comprehensive range of balloon envelopes. From solo balloons and sports balloons, through to the magnificent passenger carrying balloons, in addition to special shapes, Airships, advertising blimps and a host of other sealed gas balloons are available. To assist in your choice of design, our Art Department will produce colour illustrations and presentation quality visuals using the very latest computer aided design technology

See our selection of standard envelopes - choose from the bulbous 12 gore to the flatter, artworthy multi-gore. Be sure in the knowledge that all these products are covered by the Lindstrand guarantee. All Lindstrand Balloons envelopes include Nomex base panels and flight scoop, together with our parachute deflation top. 'Q-Vent' fast deflation options are recommended on our larger envelopes, from 150,000 cu.ft. upwards.  All Lindstrand envelopes are manufactured using performance fabrics, in over 20 attractive colour options. Our proven "Hyperlife" heavy duty fabrics are available in any preferred section of the envelope at a small extra cost. Other options include rotation vents, Kevlar flying cables, "Clear View" parachute panels, and numerous other speciality fabric for projects and record attempts.

A+ Plus Type - 24/28 Gore All the features of the standard 'A' type envelope - constructed from 24-28-32 gores. The 'A+ Plus' range envelopes are offered as a complete balloon package and are the ultimate choice of the professional balloonist.

C Plus Type - 32 Gore The "C" type envelope is a different envelope profile. It is the largest produced by Lindstrand and while retaining all the structural benefits of the A+ provides a greater amount of space for artwork and a much larger passenger carrying capacity. The 'C Type' range envelopes are offered as a complete balloon package and are the ultimate choice of the professional balloonist. The sizes available  are 500,000 cu.ft. and 600,000 cu.ft. currently the largest passenger balloon operating in the world

B Type - 12 Gore Bulbous

A new design of the standard envelope, this range tries to replicate that 'traditional' global balloon shape.

60X and 69X Racer Our latest lightweight envelope design is constructed from 24 gore Nylite fabric and is a favourite of all sports balloonists.

Lindstrand Balloons Ltd - hot air balloons, gas balloons

Lindstrand Balloons Ltd. are manufacturers of hot air, gas balloons, airships, tethered aerostats and aeronautical fabric engineering products. Special products include inflatable buildings. Leaders in technology of all lighter-than-air products.

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Hot Air Balloons Lindstrand Balloons has been supplying high quality hot air balloons since December 1991 and is proud of its reputation as a leader at the cutting edge of balloon technology. HiFlyer Presenting the ‘Lindstrand HiFlyer’ – an exciting and innovative business or hot air balloons theme park adventure. Located at key tourist sites, these passenger-carrying tethered balloons make money, BIG money. First seen in the skies over a hundred years ago,

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this exciting 19th century gas balloons inspiration is brought right up to date with Lindstrands' aerospace technology Airships The Lindstrand HS110 is a new development in hot air Airships airships and blimps technology. It is built by the team that first pioneered pressurised airships in 1991 and continued to produce over 100 airships flying worldwide. Hot air Airships are designed primarily for the commercial operator. They are probably the safest aircraft available. lighter than air technology In the unlikely event of engine failure, the airship reverts to a hot air balloon and is flown and landed in the same way. Shapes Lindstrand Balloons are inflateable buildings renowned throughout the world for their design of complex special shaped envelopes.

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All hot air balloons will attract attention - but shaped special projects balloons stand majestic, commanding aerial attention by observers on the ground. Special shapes make a dramatic appearance and are long remembered and photographed wherever they fly. Our design team will help turn your ideas into reality with a colourful visual of your aerostats and hiflyers proposed idea. Once approved, and with the use of our computer aided technology, we turn the visual into a full working drawing from which we start our manufacture of your very special shape.