Lighting, since we have been introduced to the incandescent light bulb over 100 years ago, has been known as a fragile, fixed bulb that emits a bright light to its surroundings. When you think about it, not much is different from today’s LEDs, only the size has become much smaller. The “bulb” in an LED is still rigid, and still relatively fragile. As great as LEDs have become, we see a different future of light, the future where light can be applied to anything and everything. The future where lighting doesn’t have to make you squint or turn away, but to be taken in by its beauty.
We are excited to introduce the new generation of lighting technologies; the generation of integrated light. The VynEL™ lighting generation. VynEL™ lighting system takes the traditional light bulb and squashes everything we know about it. Rather than a rigid surface that is meant to be in a fixed position, VynEL™ lights are flexible, and encouraged to be moved. Rather than a single bright pinpoint of light, VynEL™ lighting’s evenly lit nature exudes a pleasant light to look at, which can be nearly any shape, size or color. Don’t even think about throwing an incandescent bulb in the washing machine... but VynEL™ lighting is made so you CAN wash it. Instead of a rigid, glass bulb, our newest iteration, VynEL™ Flow uses space age materials to provide bounce and stretch so it can be integrated into activewear and remain one with the clothing and comfortable to the user.
These differences make VynEL™ Flow lighting system the true path towards an integrated future of light. We are currently looking to work with manufacturers in the following industries that share a vision for a greener and brighter future: outerwear, sporting goods, athleisure, bags, footwear, safety, helmets, board sports, water sports, automotive and aerospace. If you would like more information on the VynEL™ Flow lighting system, or have VynEL™ lighting specific questions, please call 877.615.6556 or email info@ellumiglow.com.
VynEL™ Flow, VynEL™ Sport, VynEL™ Flex, VynEL™ Form, VynEL™ Wear
Specializing in LED, Electroluminescent and Laser Lighting Technologies
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Thursday, July 12, 2018
VynEL™ Lighting And How To Apply To Fabrics, Textiles And More
So…you’re
looking for a way to add some snazzy, flashy bling to your next costume (and
bicycle if you’re in Portland) and you’ve decided that plain old glitter and
streamers isn’t going to cut it anymore. Perhaps you’ve even tried using
readily available EL Wire or LED lights, and found them to be too dim, too
fragile, or not flexible enough for costuming and custom garments.
Maybe you’re not a typical consumer - but a designer in architectural safety wear, or a textile designer for sports and activewear - and need a way to introduce night-time visibility solutions into your latest product line beyond using reflective fabrics and materials.
Enter VynEL™.
VynEL™ is the world’s most flexible, customizable, and brightest stretchable, washable and bondable light source available today. Made from NASA grade materials, it’s two to three times brighter than other products in its class, more flexible, and even water resistant! This makes it great for use in applications that need a lighting solution that is flexible, thin, and provides even illumination across the surface of the lighting element.
When applying this thin, flexible illumination device to the garment or textile of your choice, there are a few different ways this can be accomplished. The easiest way to attach the strip to any garment is to sew it on. An advantage of stitching VynEL™ to any material is that it can be attached cleanly with any readily available sewing machine and normal thread. When sewing, be sure to sew only along the outer edge of the lamp - sewing further in than this will damage the electrical components within the strip, and cause it to malfunction.
The
other method frequently suggested (especially in high-mobility applications) is
to heat-bond the light to fabric. Heat bonding VynEL™ to fabrics allows the
illuminating surface and cable to become completely unified with the garment
that it’s being applied to, allowing it to be installed behind seams and
openings without the need for additional fabrics and materials.
Do not hesitate to call or email us. We can be reached at 877.615.6556, or by email: info@ellumiglow.com.
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Meet Tinko :: A Revolution In EL Inverter Technology
One of the most common complaints we hear about EL Wire is not necessarily the wire itself, but the inverters. Nearly every el wire inverter or battery pack that has been made to date uses a very high frequency (generally over 1500Hz), which tend to make a loud humming noise which is in our audible range, and can be annoying in quiet environments. This is because most inverters are never really in tune. They rely on providing a wide range of applications, which is great for broad markets, but when trying to narrow down to a specific product, every inverter that has been built to date has fallen short.
In the past, we’ve relied on cheaper overseas inverters that have achieved illumination, but have habitually been poorly made, with cheap components making them unsuitable for mass market appeal. While they are fine for loud environments, like concerts and more, typical overseas inverters that make a loud humming noise can drive people nuts. In quiet environments like in home, this can be extremely annoying, and in retail spaces or bars, cause negative impact on customers. In addition, in order to achieve their illumination at the max levels, overseas inverters typically cheat and rely on ramping up the frequency to very high levels (sometimes up to 5000Hz), which not only degrades the EL Phosphor very quickly, but also makes the inverter sound like a dog whistle. Overseas inverter manufacturers are intending the product to be a “throw-away” item, so they do not expect their inverters to last longer than a few months. Which is also why the price has been driven down to absurdly low levels, in order to compete on a global scale.
Ellumiglow has a different approach. We value the environment, safety, and want to make products that last. In an effort to further Electroluminescent technology, we have been hard at work creating the thing holding EL lighting back from the masses; a robust, quiet, and compact inverter. Our approach is to make the best powering devices and inverters we can, to not only make Electroluminescent materials illuminate as long as possible, but also to be infinitely safer, reduce noise up to 95%, and increase reliability. In Engineering these changes, EL materials like VynEL™ lightingall of a sudden have the ability to be integrated into countless products, because the lighting element can last as long as the products they’re being integrated into.
We are excited to introduce our lineup of compact inverters, made specifically for wearable applications, called Tinko. Tinko uses a high tech approach to an old problem, and comes in 4 variations, depending on your specific need; Tinko Hush, Tinko Tour, Tinko Mood, and Tinko Roam. Let’s dive into how each one operates. Tinko Hush is the world’s most compact and quiet inverter on the market. Its small in size, but not short on power. It can power up to 36sqin of VynEL™ or up to 12ft of EL Wire. Next, the Tinko Tour is made specifically for applications like bikes. This builds on the Tinko Hush platform and outputs the brightest light out of any EL Inverter on the market. On this one, we cranked it up to 11! Tinko Mood is for applications that need to push a button to turn on or off, like stage performances, or even if you want to blink or fade your EL material. Tinko Roam is our newest inverter which builds on the Bluetooth 4.0 platform and allows your garment or EL application to be controlled through your smartphone.
The Tinko lineup is specially made to power very specific applications beautifully. We tune and engineer each Tinko inverter to a very precise application in order to be as efficient, bright, and quiet as possible. This makes it perfect for wearable applications like outerwear, athleisure, safety, outdoor products and more. The entire Tinko Lineup runs on 5V, and uses a Micro USB connection. Like millions of power bank (cell phone charging) batteries already on the market, simply find the battery capacity you need and you’re off and glowing. For more information on Tinko EL Inverters, or how to incorporate a custom Tinko Inverter into your product lineup, please contact us by emailing info@ellumiglow.com or call 877.615.6556.
Friday, April 27, 2018
New Summer Hours
We are excited to announce our new summer hours in our showroom! We welcome visitors in the Pacific Northwest including Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, Eugene, Salem and Bend Oregon to visit Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm. Designers looking for ideas for showroom lighting or retail lighting, feel free to stop by. We have a number of LED's, Laser, and Electroluminescent lighting pieces to show real world scenarios of how lighting can help enhance and bring focus to your products.
For more information or to make an appointment to meet with one of our lighting experts, please call 877.615.6556 or email info@ellumiglow.com.
For more information or to make an appointment to meet with one of our lighting experts, please call 877.615.6556 or email info@ellumiglow.com.
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Pixel-Free LED - A Hybrid Light That's Part Neon, Part Awesome
One of the biggest requests we hear at Ellumiglow.com is, "we want something that looks like Neon, but isn't Neon." We heard you and that's why we created Pixel-Free LED. The world's first and most versatile light strip that's perfect for stage performances, retail and trade show displays, safety, signage and more. Neon looks cool, but the chemicals used are harsh, difficult to work with, fragile and require advanced knowledge of glass. Pixel-Free LED is easy to work with and customize, bright and even changes colors (with RGB).
Flexible, diffused and customizable, Pixel-Free LED strip lighting checks all the boxes for today's most popular requests. Many times, custom display and production companies spend a great deal of time and resources to diffuse LED hot spotting in their displays because today's high end clients don't want to have to subject their customers on the harsh reality of today's bright LEDs. Instead, Pixel-Free LED offers pleasant, direct view lighting solutions in an affordable, easy to use package that's ready for installation without having to alter designs to get rid of hot spotting.
For more information on Pixel-Free LED or for wholesale opportunities, please contact info@ellumiglow.com or call 877.615.6556.
Flexible, diffused and customizable, Pixel-Free LED strip lighting checks all the boxes for today's most popular requests. Many times, custom display and production companies spend a great deal of time and resources to diffuse LED hot spotting in their displays because today's high end clients don't want to have to subject their customers on the harsh reality of today's bright LEDs. Instead, Pixel-Free LED offers pleasant, direct view lighting solutions in an affordable, easy to use package that's ready for installation without having to alter designs to get rid of hot spotting.
For more information on Pixel-Free LED or for wholesale opportunities, please contact info@ellumiglow.com or call 877.615.6556.
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Come Visit Our New Lighting Showroom!
If you are interested in the latest lighting technologies, want to learn how to incorporate #lights into your next product idea or project, then you owe it to yourself to come visit our storefront in Inner SE Portland, Oregon. We've been hard at work creating some fantastic displays that showcase how to use all of our products. Coming soon to our blog are the behind the scenes look at how we made our EL Wire & Laser Wire® displays, #PixelFreeLED Infinity mirror and more.
Our office address is located across from Montage at 222 SE Alder St. STE 1, Portland, OR 97214 - We're open from 9am to 4pm Mon - Fri, and hope to see you soon! Here's a couple sneak peaks of the work in progress.
If you would like to make an appointment to discuss how to #integrate lighting into your product line, we would love to talk. Please call us at 877.615.6556 or email info@ellumiglow.com.
Our office address is located across from Montage at 222 SE Alder St. STE 1, Portland, OR 97214 - We're open from 9am to 4pm Mon - Fri, and hope to see you soon! Here's a couple sneak peaks of the work in progress.
If you would like to make an appointment to discuss how to #integrate lighting into your product line, we would love to talk. Please call us at 877.615.6556 or email info@ellumiglow.com.
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