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27.11.2020 | Анастасия Войнолович

Lighting systems in the production of clothing

Advanced LED technologies have not only firmly entered the sphere of production of household lighting devices and advertising panels, but have also found application in non-standard areas, for example, in the design of wardrobe items. The products of companies specializing in the supply of lighting systems are used as the main material for the creation of light clothing. OSRAM has become one of the leaders in this direction. We offer several ideas on how to make an unusual design of luminous clothing using flexible LED modules.

 

clothes with LED elements

 

Examples of using LEDs in costumes and accessories

 

Not so long ago, clothing with inserts reflecting light was used to perform utilitarian tasks — provided safety to road workers and representatives of other services. Then the fabric, capable of glowing, was noticed by sports brands, after which it entered everyday use. However, the effect of reflective elements was not enough to embody new bold concepts. That's when the designers had the idea to use LEDs.

 

Let's consider several options for creative design, which uses LED technology:

 

  • Light clothes for cosplay. For example, with the help of flexible LED modules, you can exactly repeat the stylish glowing patterns applied to the costumes of the heroes of the movie hit "Tron: Legacy" and its animated prequel, which take place inside a computer program.
  • Decoration of stage outfits for theatrical performances. Non-standard use of clothing with light is the hallmark of the Light Balance team. Dancers perform performances in complete darkness. Complex choreography combined with LED costumes allows you to create incredibly spectacular performances.
  • Fashion-direction. The trend towards the introduction of LED technologies is also observed in the high fashion industry. In 2019, the founder of the ElektroCouture brand, Lisa Lang, together with designer Siret Esco, announced the creation of a premium line of evening dresses with luminous elements.
  • Stylish casual clothes, bags and other products. Light guides have become a spectacular accessory that is used when creating Casual-style goods. In collaboration with Scout and Jack Wolfskin brands, lines of school bags and sports backpacks with LED contours have been created. Also, LED modules are sewn into motorcycle jackets, mounted on protective helmets and the soles of sneakers.
     

 

Advanced technologies allow the LEDs to work continuously for 9 hours. The intensity and frequency of the glow is regulated by an external switch. In addition, products with LED elements can be washed (do not forget to turn off the power supply). All this opens up a wide scope for the implementation of new creative ideas in the design of light clothing. Just order technological solutions OSRAM brands, presented in the catalog of the B2B platform "Fashion magazin", to join the new direction of the fashion industry.