Wearable Lighting Technology
Light That
Wears Like Fabric
VynEL™ and SewGlo™ are the only lighting technologies built from the ground up for garments. Iron-on. Sewable. Machine washable. Trusted by live entertainment productions, fashion labels, and safety manufacturers worldwide.
Two Technologies, One Goal
Which Wearable Lighting Is Right for You?
EL Panels & Strips
VynEL™
Iron-on electroluminescent panels that bond to any fabric — wide-area glow without sewing a stitch. Glows from both surfaces simultaneously.
- No sewing required — heat bond with an iron in under 3 minutes
- Glow area from 0.3" strips to custom large panels
- 360° dual-surface glow — visible from front and back
- Machine washable after bonding — survives wash cycles
- Cold light — safe against skin, no heat output
- Custom shapes, logos, and production runs available
Best for
Illuminated Thread
SewGlo™
The world's only illuminated thread that runs through a standard sewing machine. Stitch light directly into fabric as if it were regular thread.
- Works in standard home & industrial sewing machines
- Available in LT (0.3mm), HD (0.4mm), XR (0.48mm) grades
- Embroider logos, text, and designs that glow on command
- Machine washable — rated for repeated wash cycles
- Uniform glow along entire thread length, no hot spots
- 3 color options with more available for volume orders
Best for
Why Ellumiglow
Built for Garments. Not Retrofitted.
Machine Washable
Both VynEL™ and SewGlo™ are designed for the wash cycle — not just splash resistant. Remove the battery pack and wash like normal.
Cold Light Source
Electroluminescent technology produces zero heat. Safe against bare skin, safe near foam and costume materials, safe for children's clothing.
Battery Powered
Compact rechargeable battery packs power hours of wear. No wall outlets, no wire trailing behind the performer. Truly wireless.
Cut to Any Size
VynEL™ panels cut with scissors. SewGlo™ cuts like thread. No special tools — just the same workflow your team already knows.
OEM & Volume Ready
Custom panels, branded thread colors, and production quantities available. We've shipped to fashion brands, safety manufacturers, and film studios.
Entertainment Approved
Used in live entertainment, Broadway productions, and touring shows. Camera safe, RF interference free, approved for performer skin contact.
Applications
What Are You Building?
VynEL™
Stage Costumes
SewGlo™
Fashion Runways
VynEL™
Safety Workwear
SewGlo™
Cosplay & Costume
VynEL™
Automotive Interiors
SewGlo™
Wearable Tech
Trusted By
Used on stages, runways, and screens worldwide.
From live entertainment stage costumes to high-fashion runway shows and Hollywood film productions — Ellumiglow's wearable lighting technologies are proven in the most demanding environments on earth. Our team has 15+ years of custom wearable lighting fabrication experience and ships globally.
Live Entertainment
Film & TV
Fashion Week
Safety Mfg.
Broadway
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Side-by-Side
VynEL™ vs SewGlo™ vs Standard Options
| Feature | VynEL™ | SewGlo™ | LED Strip | EL Wire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machine washable | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Works in sewing machine | — | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Iron-on / heat bondable | ✓ | — | ✗ | ✗ |
| Skin safe (cold light) | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Profile < 1mm | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Uniform / pixel-free glow | ✓ | ✓ | Hotspots | ✓ |
| Wide-area coverage | ✓ | Lines only | Rigid strips | Lines only |
| Embroidery / fine detail | Panels only | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery powered (portable) | ✓ | ✓ | Needs 12V DC | ✓ |
| Custom OEM available | ✓ | ✓ | Limited | Limited |
Free Tools
Plan Your Project Before You Order
SewGlo™ Calculator
Enter your garment type and pattern — get thread quantity, grade recommendation, and battery sizing in seconds.
Open Calculator →
VynEL™ Planner
Enter panel dimensions and application — get exact panel format, inverter sizing, and a ready-to-order parts list.
Open Planner →
Power Calculator
Mix multiple EL and LED technologies in one project — calculate total wattage, power supply size, and battery runtime.
Open Calculator →
VynEL™ or SewGlo™?
Not sure which wearable technology fits your project? Answer 5 quick questions and get a personalized recommendation in under 2 minutes.
Take the Quiz →
Power Chooser
Tell us what you're powering and how long you need it to run — get an instant inverter and battery pack recommendation.
Find My Power Source →
Garment Light Planner
Not sure what to buy or how much? Answer 4 questions — garment type, effect, and measurements — and get an exact shopping list with power sizing.
Plan My Garment →
Wearable Glow Visualizer
See what VynEL™ and SewGlo™ look like on different garment silhouettes before you buy. Pick your effect, color, and coverage.
Visualize My Design →
Configure a Custom Project
Building something custom? Walk through our project brief builder — share your tech, application, scale, and timeline in 2 minutes.
Build My Brief →
OEM & Production
Building Wearable Lighting at Scale?
We work with fashion brands, safety equipment manufacturers, film/TV production companies, and performance apparel OEMs. Custom panel sizes, branded colors, private-label packaging, and international shipping. Tell us your volume and timeline.
Interactive Guide
How Much Do I Need?
Select your garment, size, and product to get an exact yardage recommendation — plus the right power supply.
Step 1 — Choose your product
Step 2 — Garment type
Step 3 — Garment size
Step 4 — Placement style
Step 5 — Custom tooling (optional)
This is a custom shape or design, not one of our standard die-cuts.
Adds a one-time $500 tooling charge — covers cutting a new die for
your exact emblem, logo, or panel shape. Charged once per design, not per unit.
Your Estimate
VynEL™
Sleeve & side seam trace
420
sq inches of panel material
Panels needed
4 panels
Placement basis
1,400 sq in × 30%
Garment / size
Jacket / M
Recommended power
Medium EL Inverter
Handles up to 480 sq in of VynEL panel. Fits in a jacket lining or belt pack.
$1,890
estimated material cost
From the workshop
Pro Application Tips
VynEL™ Application
- Iron-on method: use a dry iron at 280–300°F (cotton setting). Press for 15–20 seconds — do not slide. Let cool fully before handling.
- Layered garments: apply to the outer shell only, not batting or lining. Keep connectors accessible through a side seam or hem.
- Connector placement: route the pigtail connector through an inner seam pocket to the hem. Velcro attachment works well for inverter access.
- Edge finishing: VynEL can be cut with scissors or a rotary cutter. Seal cut edges with a thin bead of fabric glue to prevent delamination.
- Washing: hand wash cold, lay flat. Do not machine dry or dry-clean. Disconnect inverter before laundering.
SewGlo™ Application
- Machine sewing: use a size 90/14 or 100/16 needle. Set tension 1–2 points looser than normal thread. Test on a scrap first.
- Hand embroidery: SewGlo works with standard embroidery needles. Use a thimble — the wire core can be stiff on dense stitches.
- Thread tension: too-tight tension causes visible puckering and can fracture the core. If the fabric bunches, loosen upper tension.
- Power leads: leave 4–6 inches of tail at the start and end of each run. Strip the outer sheath and twist together all same-color ends before connecting.
- Pattern design: continuous runs glow more evenly than short segments. Avoid tight corners under ½ inch radius — the EL wire can kink.
Working on a commercial or bulk order?
Our team specs wearables for fashion houses, film productions, and apparel brands. We'll quote your exact run, provide samples, and handle power engineering.
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