In its most simple form an electroluminescent light source consist of an organic phosphor material sandwiched between two electrodes, one of which is transparent. An organic phosphor material is simply a substance that glows when excited by electricity. An electrode is a material that emits or receives electricity, for example glass or metal.

Electroluminescent light sources provide bright uniform light over a large area and are extremely thin.

A ‘light-up’ or ‘animated’ t-shirt is an ordinary t-shirt enhanced with a graphic illuminating electro luminescent panel. While glow-in-the-dark apparel and apparel utilizing LED displays have long been popular novelty items light-up t-shirts with electro luminescent displays are a recent innovation.

The unique characteristics of electro luminescent light-up technology make THREADLITES™ light-up t-shirts a versatile and unique alternative to traditional light-up methods and represent an exciting new wave in promotional branded advertising apparel!