Wearable Electroluminescent Lighting

VynEL™ Flexible Light Panels

NASA-grade electroluminescent material that bonds directly to fabric, bends with movement, and illuminates from both sides. Built for wearables, safety gear, stage, and custom OEM production.

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Products
In Stock

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2–4×

Brighter than
standard EL panels

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360°

Dual-sided
illumination

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7K hrs

Rated lifespan,
no heat output

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Custom

Shapes, sizes &
OEM production

HD Panels Flow Panels Strip Lights Spheres & Badges Inverters Design Guide

Learn More About VynEL™

VynEL™ sits in a unique position: significantly brighter and more flexible than traditional EL products, but purpose-built for surface integration in ways that LED strip lights are not. Here's how they stack up.

Technology	Brightness	Best For	Washable
VynEL™	250–400 cd/m²	Wearables, safety, OEM, stage	Yes
EL Panel	100–150 cd/m²	Signage, low-light display	Limited
EL Wire	~100 cd/m²	Outlines, accents, cosplay	Limited
LED Strip	600+ lm/m	Architectural, task lighting	No

VynEL™ is the only technology in this group that illuminates from both sides simultaneously — useful when integrating into pockets, panels, or layered garment constructions. It also produces no heat, making it suitable for direct skin contact applications.

LED strip is better when you need to throw light into a space. VynEL™ is better when the material itself is the light source.

VynEL™ is machine washable, heat-bondable directly to fabric using a standard iron (cotton setting, no steam), and flexible enough to move with your garment. The Flow panel line includes pre-applied heat bonding adhesive — iron on, done.

Machine Washable Iron-On Bonding No Sewing Required Moves With Fabric

Great for

Halloween & cosplay costumes
Running & cycling safety gear
Stage & performance costumes
Festival & rave apparel
Dance & theater productions

What you'll need

VynEL™ panel or strip of your choice
Compatible inverter (see below)
Iron or heat press for bonding
EZ Snap connector for wiring

Not sure where to start? The VynEL™ Design Guide walks through power budgeting, panel selection, and integration methods in full detail.

VynEL™ is currently in production across athletic apparel, safety gear, automotive, military, and trade show applications. The material is manufactured using a screen-printing process — five layers per panel — which makes it highly repeatable at scale.

CE & FCC Certified Inverters 5 Layers / Screen Printed Production from 1 to 10,000+

Standard off-the-shelf sizes are available immediately. For OEM production, we work with you on custom dimensions, shapes, color matching, and connector specifications. Our design team is based in Portland, Oregon; production facilities are in China and Taiwan.

If you're evaluating VynEL™ for a production run, the fastest path is to start a project inquiry with your target size, quantity, and application — we'll respond with specs and pricing within one business day.

Standard retail panels are available in set sizes up to 31" × 64". For anything outside those dimensions — custom shapes, backlit logos, die-cut outlines, non-standard colors — we handle full custom production.

Custom Option	Details
NRE Fee	$500 one-time tooling fee covers screen setup for the lifetime of the project (up to 10 years)
Minimum Quantity	As low as a single piece — no minimum order requirement
Lead Time	Varies by complexity; contact us before ordering if you have a deadline
Custom Shapes	Logos, badges, die-cut outlines, non-rectangular panels
Non-Stock Colors	Available with custom run; color matching on request

Custom VynEL™ panels are non-returnable and non-cancellable once production begins. If you're unsure whether your design is feasible, contact us first — we're happy to review specs before you commit.

VynEL™ requires an inverter to convert DC battery power to the AC voltage the panels need. The right inverter depends on the total square inches of panel you're running. Undersizing causes dim output; oversizing can shorten panel life.

Total Panel Area	Recommended Inverter	Input
Up to 30 sq in	MEGA100+ EL Inverter	Battery pack (AA/AAA)
Up to 100 sq in	Commercial 24V DC (100 sq in)	24V DC
Up to 150 sq in	Commercial 24V DC (150 sq in)	24V DC
Up to 300 sq in	Commercial 24V DC (300 sq in)	24V DC

Important: Do not use standard EL Wire inverters with VynEL™ HD panels. VynEL™ requires a higher-frequency inverter tuned specifically for the technology. Using an incompatible inverter voids the product warranty.

For wearable applications, the Silent Wave Rechargeable Inverter pairs well with small-to-medium panel setups and eliminates battery replacement. Browse all inverters →

Custom & OEM

Working on something bigger?

Custom shapes, production quantities, backlit logos, or OEM integration — our design team has been doing this for 15+ years. Tell us what you need.

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