How Light Up Shirts Work
Inside Out
This is where the battery pack plugs into the panel. You can also plug the connection in the other way and it will light up in the opposite direction
This sleeve made of soft cotton material covers the thin wire from the battery pack so you don’t feel it on your skin
This pocket is hidden inside the shirt. You can also take the battery pack out of the pocket and clip it to your pants belt buckle or in your own pocket of your pants
“EL” Panel
- The custom design is silk screen printed onto a paper thin electroluminescent “EL” panel that is attached to the t-shirt; Choose if you want it sewn on directly (hand wash only) or attached with velcro (easier to wash)
- The “EL” light up panel is paper thin, flexible, & comfortable to wear, connected to a hidden battery pack
- The design lights up through backlighting, illuminating the colors within the design, and is visible when the shirt is on or off
- We use special phosphorus and silver inks to create the lighting sequence, splitting the design in up to 5 frames of animation
Sewn On
Sewn on panels make the light up shirts hand wash ONLY. Simply use a wet towel to spot clean as needed. Sewn on EL panels look better than velcro in daylight and under fluorescent lights as there is no added layer between the light up panel and the shirt itself. We recommend sewn on panels if you will be using these in a lighter setting like a trade show, or if you won’t have much need to wash.
Velcro
Velcro allows for easy washing. Simply remove the batteries, unplug the battery pack, peel the panel off the shirt, then wash/dry as normal before reassembling. Velcroed panels will stick out more than sewn on, as there are additional layers of velcro between the shirt and light up panel, but you cannot see this in darker settings like a club. We recommend velcro if you need to wash the shirts often.
Unisex Size Chart
Most popular – runs similar to name brands like Gildan
Female Size Chart*
*Tightly fitted – check sizing carefully, may need to order up
Kids Size Chart*
*Runs smaller than traditional “youth” sizing – check chart carefully
These LED shirts light up automatically in 5 animated frames. They do not require any sound or music.
The new multi function battery packs have 5 lighting modes built in: solid on, slow flashing, fast flashing,
sound activated, and animated 5 frame light up sequence (these videos show the animated light up sequence).
The shirts light up in response to sound and music. When there is no sound the shirt will not light up.
You can adjust the sensitivity on the battery pack if the volume is louder in certain places such as a concert.
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LIGHT UP Shirts FAQ’s
How do light up shirts work?
Light up t-shirts use a thin electroluminescent (or “EL”) panel that is either sewn onto the t-shirt or velcro-ed. The “EL” panel is connected to a hidden battery pack within the shirt and when you turn the battery pack on, your design lights up on the panel. Your logo can animate in a sequence of up to 5 frames. Choose between a battery pack that is sound activated only or a 5 mode multi-function option which can light up your design in automatic sequences, stay lit fully, blink on/off or light up to sound/music at press of a button.
Can you see the light up effect during the day?
Yes! The design is printed on an EL panel, using technology that is similar to the dashboard of your car. Like your speedometer, when the shirt is not connected to power you can see the printed design – but when lit up the colors within the design will illuminate through backlighting. You’ll be able to see the lighting effect better in darker settings than light – especially not bright sun (just like your dashboard!).
What is your turnaround time?
Production takes about 14-20 business days (or three to four weeks) plus time to ship. Plan for an additional week for shipping. For quantities over 1000 pcs, or during the busy holiday season, production times may be longer. If you need an expedited service ask our team to see what is possible.
Can we wash the light up shirts?
Light up shirts with sewn on panels are hand wash only. If your light up panel is attached with velcro, then you can simply unplug the battery pack (remove batteries first) and peel the panel off the shirt before washing as normal. Once dry you can reassemble the panel and battery pack.
Do the shirts run small?
All of our shirts are special made to include a hidden pocket for the battery pack and a fabric sleeve for the wire.
Standard unisex t-shirts do not run small. These use sizing similar to a name brand Gildan or Hane’s t-shirt.
Female shirts are tighter fitting with cap sleeve and scoop neck so we recommend ordering up at least one size.
Kids shirts fit smaller than traditional “youth” sizing so you may want to order up.
View our size chart and check the measurements before placing your order.
What are the artwork requirements?
We can use any high resolution file such as .JPG, .GIF, .TIFF, .PNG, .PSD, .AI, etc. The bigger the image, the better. Feel free to include as many colors in your design as you want for no additional price. Our design team will create a free animated mock up to show your design’s lighting sequence. We work hand in hand with our clients to bring your ideas to life.
I worked with Becca to design a shirt for the Blue Heron Music festival for my “tribe” aka friends. The shirts were INCREDIBLE! People loved them, asked where we got them and even offered to buy them right off us (while we were wearing them haha!). Becca and the Flashion Statement crew’s assistance hands down was top notch! I’ll definitely use their services again and highly recommend them!
We used these light up shirts for a trade show and it got us the attention we were hoping for! Great product and great customer support!
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I can’t say enough good things about this company! Becca was super helpful and patient with me on multiple design changes! But overall I am super pleased with the final product! The shirts fit great and the quality was superb!
We love our light up t-shirts from Flashion Statement! It was an awesome experience and everyone loved our shirts!