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
Which technology?

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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