Future Illuminations (http://futureilluminations.com) announces their new product VynEL^TM lighting can add integrated light to nearly anything. VynEL^TM panels are a thin, flexible technology that allows integration of light into athletic gear, sporting goods, footwear, costumes, safety wear and more. The product can be custom made as little as 0.25mm thin, which allows for near integration into countless products. Because the product can flex and contour, it can be used in athletic garments that never before were able to have light integrated into them.

 

 

REFLECTIVE VS. ACTIVE ILLUMINATION

 

Reflective garments require light to be shined onto the product in order for the reflective properties to be seen. In safety gear like traffic, bicycle, or construction workers, having an active illumination is extremely important because the accidents that occur when reflective materials are used are only a small portion of accidents, less than 8% according to DOT¹.  To date, there has not been a fully integrated light capable of the rigors of wearables, until now. VynEL^TM lighting on the other hand provide active illumination to the wearer and is washable, flexible and able to have light incorporated into many industries. It is able to be made into complex shapes, have various animated and blinking, fading or other effects. It can even be powered by USB battery inverters, giving a multitude of options for integration and longevity.  This allows the user to be seen whether or not light is shining directly on the garment or object.

 

 

INTEGRATION

 

VynEL^TM lights are made from a proprietary TPU which can be sewn, glued, heat bonded and more, giving manufacturers a number of installation options based on market needs. Because of its flexible nature, the product can contour around tight corners, and provide even illumination across its surface. For helmets and other round surfaces, complex templates are possible so installation upon finishing is possible. No sew glues can be used to adhere to garments like cotton, polyester, or even denim, and allows the user to have light incorporated into nearly any type of garment.

 

 

FUTURE

 

Looking a step into the future, we may begin to see cities incorporating VynEL^TM into roadways, pedestrians, cyclists, runners, bicycles and other transportation vehicles, sports teams, and even new sporting goods products.  This in turn would downsize the need for street lights, in lieu of personal illumination and create a greener, more vibrant and beautiful future.

 

For more information on VynEL^TM lighting or application uses, please contact info@futureilluminations.com or call 877-653-6616

 

Reference

1.       https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/wz/resources/facts_stats/safety.htm