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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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Awesome customer service, great assistance with the design, timely delivery, quality LED shirts that won a t-shirt contest! I am really happy I chose Flashion Statement for this T-shirt quest and I strongly recommend Rebecca and her team!
I used the t-shirts for a concert and the product was beyond my expectations! I truly have no complaints and would definitely recommend your company. We are very excited to wear these shirts to more concerts, and to make more custom designs with you!
I received the t shirt over the weekend! And I am really impressed by it. Really want to thank you and your team for the effort. I really like it. You guys will be hearing back from me soon for another tshirt
You simply cannot imagine how many people stop me and inquire about the shirt and the technology used in them. I even had one person literally offer me the shirt off his back AND cash in trade for my original shirt, but I would never part with it.
We all had the shirts on different settings and it was really cool to see all the variations! They were easy to use and the quality was great!
We will definitely recommend you guys and look forward to working with you again!
Thank you so much! You went beyond my expectations! I will do all my concert shirts with y’all!
I received my order. I wish I could reach through the phone and hug you guys. I know I was difficult and we tried a lot of color combos but your team nailed it. I love them. Absolutely perfect in every way. I hope I can sell them and buy many more. Thank you❤️💙❤️💙
Just wanted to thank you for your help with getting the Coachella shirts made. They came out amazing and everyone loved them. Thanks so much. Again, the shirts were amazing. Will definitely be using you guys again in the future.
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Our members love the shirts. None of them have ever seen these type of shirts so they are excited about wearing them!
I received my shirts. I was very impressed with how they came out. Loved the fact that the shirts have different settings
I just got the order today. These shirts are amazing! Thanks so much, will definitely order from you again
You made some shirts for us a little while ago, and we wore those shirts to the Jennifer Lopez show in Las Vegas. Well, Jennifer Lopez herself noticed our shirts from on stage and she walked over to where we were standing. She read the text on our shirts out loud and told us the shirts were adorable and asked us where we were from. We were lucky enough to meet J.Lo herself after the show, and she again told us she loved the shirts. I thought I’d share the picture I got with her. I’ll cherish it forever. Thanks again!!
Omg!! I am so happy with the quality and color of the t-shirts. Very impressed. Thank you so much.. I may look into ordering again for my co workers
I want to Thank You and your wonderful team for the Awesome Shirts they are a big hit, please let your team know how much we appreciate their time and how much the shirts mean to us.
I also wanted to let you know…. The shirts were such a hit!! The clients loved them and as we were walking, the parade spectators kept asking me to have or buy my shirt!! Or they were even asking where they could buy them and I could hear lots of people saying, wow their shirts light up!! Only 1 other group/sponsor, out of hundreds of groups, that I saw at least, had light up shirts so we really stood out!!
My kids could not wait for them to come in
They wore them the first day we received them some of her friends even cried
Great product! Blew everyone away at the conference. I am very impressed.
Hi guys, I just want to say thank you again for an amazing batch of shirts I am blown away by how they came out I will def be ordering again next year
The product FAR EXCEEDED my expectations!! I was approached by so many people at the Cher concert. I had one woman come up to me and say “So you’re the lady with the light up T-shirt that everyone is talking about! THE BEST PART WAS WHEN CHER ACKNOWLEDGED ME SITTING IN THE 11th ROW BY POINTING AT ME — SHE SAW THE SHIRT, NO DOUBT ABOUT IT!! THANK YOU FLASHION STATEMENT!! YOU’RE PRODUCT DEFINITELY LIVES UP TO THE EXPECTATIONS AND WAS DEFINITELY WORTH THE PRICE!!
Shirts came out better then expected so thank you
Yes these shirts are as cool as they seem and yes you should order them for your next event
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!
I used the light up product for a New Kids on The Block Cruise. OMG the shirts were amazing!!! And Jon (from NKOTB) wore his! He told me he loved it and so did their stylist. We received so many compliments. The product not only met but exceeded expectations! You were amazing with our order and helping us get it in time! I always tell people where I got the shirts!
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!