Wearable Cost Estimator

How Much Will Your
VynEL™ or SewGlo™
Project Cost?

Select your technology, garment size, complexity, and power setup, get a realistic material cost estimate and a starter shopping list in seconds.

VynEL™, adhesive flex strip SewGlo™, illuminated thread Classic EL Wire
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Garment size & coverage

How large is the garment? Drag to adjust coverage area.

Garment coverage Medium (e.g. jacket)
Coverage density Medium (60% coverage)
Number of colors 2 colors
Design complexity

More complex designs = more labor and custom cutting/connection work.

Power source

Battery packs add to material cost. Wall power requires an AC adapter.

Cost Estimate
VynEL™ Wearable
Material (lighting) $45-$80
Inverter(s) $25-$45
Battery pack $15-$35
Estimated total $85-$160
VynEL™ needed ~8-12 ft
Inverters needed 1-2
Battery runtime 4-8 hrs

Estimates only. Exact pricing depends on wire length purchased, inverter selection, and order quantity. For precise quotes on orders over $500, use the custom project form.

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Side-by-Side: Wearable Technologies

Not sure which is right for your garment? Here's how the three options compare on the factors that matter most for fashion and wearables.

Factor VynEL™ SewGlo™ EL Wire
Integration method Adhesive or heat-bond to fabric Sewn / embroidered thread Sewn or bonded to fabric
Washability Machine washable Machine washable Hand wash only
Flexibility High, flat flex strip Highest, soft thread Medium, round wire
Brightness High, LEDs inside Medium, EL glow Medium, EL glow
Typical cost/ft $3-$8/ft $4-$10/ft $1-$3/ft
Power (per ft) ~0.5-1W/ft ~0.1-0.3W/ft ~0.05-0.1W/ft
Best garment types Jackets, structured wear, OEM Soft garments, costumes, dance Outlines, costumes, simple glow
OEM / bulk production Yes, custom lengths Yes, thread spools Limited
Camera-safe glow Yes, no flicker Yes, no flicker Flicker at 120fps