September 6th, 2006
Light-Emitting Shirts from Philips
We Say: This looks like the high-tech version of those glow sticks. But a digital clock on your sleeve could make a cool watch. Interesting.
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sehzar says:
Wow, a shirt for those of us who need that extra attention!
September 6th, 2006 at 1:42 pm
Mothra says:
KInda reminds me of the “Teletubbies” awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
September 6th, 2006 at 5:06 pm
Mario says:
Interesting tech. While having clothing like that for your personal wardrobe screams faux pas, the commercial applications are endless - and very cool. You could have dynamic names and numbers in seats, or create really good publicity t-shirts… and the idea of a sleeve-integrated watch is simply awesome.
September 6th, 2006 at 5:18 pm
Alice Hill says:
I agree. The t-shirts are the worst thing to show. I get why at a trade show, but long term the theater seats and marketing items - that is something.
September 6th, 2006 at 5:40 pm
Amanda says:
This is frightening. I think people have more important things to do than come up with stupid ideas like illuminated t-shirts and marketing items. Where is the humanity? Where?
And why don’t I get paid to come up with stupid crap like this?
September 6th, 2006 at 6:34 pm
Brian Jones says:
Wow, now I can increase my attentionwhoreness 10 fold.
September 6th, 2006 at 7:51 pm
R.D. Morgan says:
Fine… Phillips is infested with high-tech hippies. This is as quirky as gold fish earrings. Maybe there are commercial applications, but the only people I can imagine wanting it are kids that want ANYTHING that emitts light (for instance, those damned blinking shoes). The only adults that would want to be a walking light show are people starved for attention, and need counseling.
September 6th, 2006 at 8:53 pm
Luis says:
This woudl be perfect for joggers or motorcyclists at night to enhance thier visibility.
September 7th, 2006 at 4:24 am
amcgltd says:
I Wonder if it’ll Survive a Washing Machine?
Slashdot awhile back linked up news that Phillips had created shirts that were self-illuminating, but Fark linked up actual video. First impression: more living science fiction. Second: Doesn’t look like it’s all that bright, note every shot is very…
September 7th, 2006 at 4:37 am
Martijn says:
Here’s an equalizer shirt (bottom of the page):
http://www.freshcreation.nl/comments.php?id=548_0_1_0_C
September 7th, 2006 at 5:23 am
Bill M says:
I can see lots of interesting specialized applications like POLICE or FBI shirts that only glow after the arrest starts, the runner/bicycle idea, etc. How about light-show concert t-shirts? I wouldn’t be caught dead in one myself. Phillips will make millions.
September 7th, 2006 at 7:50 am
Tarzan says:
Tarzan no like!
September 7th, 2006 at 8:00 am
Codeman says:
I wonder if it can be used in a show car/ truck, in the trunk or hood area? that would be my plan
September 7th, 2006 at 9:15 am
ben says:
you could use it to call people dirty names if you can control when it turns on and what it “says.”
see someone do something stupid and call them an appropriate name on your shirt as you walk past them in a store or something…
September 7th, 2006 at 1:23 pm
Steven M. Artsis says:
The new Philips product look very interesting and I would like to get some further information on the new product and when it is available and how much it costs in what format. We are a major dealer and do a ton of Broadcast TV. Please get back to me with a phone number for someone at Philips and a contact name.
Thank you for your help.
Best regards,
Steven M. Artsis
Executive Vice President
Video Visions, Inc.
718-921-0515 NY Office
917-881-3377 Mobile
September 7th, 2006 at 5:47 pm
curtis says:
“This is frightening. I think people have more important things to do than come up with stupid ideas like illuminated t-shirts and marketing items. Where is the humanity? Where?”
not everybody can or wants work on the improvment of humanity, asshole.
“And why don’t I get paid to come up with stupid crap like this?”
because you’re a moron, and anything you would make would be considered “stupid crap” by many people. i think this is an awsome technology that will only get better.
September 7th, 2006 at 6:34 pm
Azure Blaze says:
If these things catch on…
And hopefully get cheaper, (you know they gotta be a fortune right now) I wonder if they will be customizable, like coming with a kit?
I know LED belts are, and so are the LED wheels for your car which make pictures as they spin. Side Note: If they were, you could seriously cosplay Phantasy Star Universe, with all their glowing outfits.
It also looks like the ‘lightshow’ is only in one area (for now) but I can see it spreading around to the whole garment as the technology evolves.
They’re also showing it on home furnishings, which wouldn’t be bad if say…you turned on your pillow and kept it as a night light. (Remember those GlowWorms toys?) If the stuff is “step on able” you could do a rug that gives you directions in a large building–like the wall in startrek.
Before homes, I bet it goes into car seats though, because “glow+car=awesome” in many opinions. (neon underglow, LED wheels, LED washer fluid things, LED licensplate frames…etc) Quirky but interesting.
September 7th, 2006 at 9:59 pm
Mark says:
I like it. I can see many applications on the commercial side as well as the personal use side.
My prediction is this will hit big when the first big budget movie grabs hold of it, and uses it for promotion. Then the public will take notice.
September 8th, 2006 at 8:12 am
shadowfaxdesigns says:
What a boon for the safety/law enforcement field. Life vests, clothing etc that can be seen at a distance. This could be revolutionary. Where are the batteries? How long will they last?
September 8th, 2006 at 9:02 am
Nathalie says:
Hi, where can I buy these shirt ? I’m working in a promotionnal agency and could need light-emitting shirts soon. Thank you !
514-846-8166
September 8th, 2006 at 12:15 pm
madluv says:
i think i like the cloth idea but not for shirts unless it’s for a safty thing…
I just love the clock on the fabric…
would be great for campers too!
have your name on your tent.
a fun thing to set up for kids birthday parties
i see many advanages for this!
andt hen there is the marketing side as well!
Just WOW
September 8th, 2006 at 4:36 pm
Joebob says:
Burning Man.
“nuff said”
September 10th, 2006 at 9:44 am
Rudy DiRudifacation says:
Found this link to Phillips website….All it will take is CASH!!!
http://www.research.philips.com/newscenter/archive/2006/060901-lumalive.html
September 11th, 2006 at 12:35 pm
Danii says:
i dont understand why people would want one of these
September 13th, 2006 at 2:24 am
Creese says:
I think this product has endless uses!
Like the police, construction workers, joggers, bikers, and even prison workers. you name it.
I can’t wait until my shirt flashes when my cell phone rings
with caller id or better yet picture id 
September 14th, 2006 at 1:58 am
jonny says:
jonny
October 22nd, 2006 at 4:18 am
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December 14th, 2006 at 6:28 pm
Ken says:
We don’t need to use flashlight at night anymore!!!! we can use this shirt for night time to light up thing in front of us!! I am wondering if we can wash this shirt regular! can the small controller get damage from washing?
I though something I have found from
http://www.lunaraccents.com/technology-programmable-LED-controller.html
is cool but now I just found something cooler!!!
May 4th, 2007 at 2:11 pm
Ricos says:
I Think this is greatttttttttttt…
June 4th, 2007 at 8:01 pm
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June 21st, 2007 at 5:27 am
Damaged Tees says:
Funny Shirts…
Great Funny Shirts…
July 25th, 2007 at 4:26 pm
Carly says:
does anyone know where i could buy one of these shirts?
December 8th, 2007 at 5:17 pm
James says:
It would be kinda cool if the lights were tone controlled so when music plays your shirt dances so you don’t have to .
December 21st, 2007 at 6:54 pm
M.J. Graves III says:
AMAZING!!! I am extremely interested in purchasing one of these amazing shirts. Someone who is loaded, like me, certainly won’t have an issue buying one…don’t you think? It would be very much appreciated if someone could tell me how to order this shirt. Thank you so much!
January 5th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
Amy says:
I wonder what wpuld happen if it rained…
April 1st, 2008 at 11:35 am
jitesh says:
i think this is the greatest invention in the fashion world. just imagine the world where everybody is wearing these shirts. i mean a lady wearing a dress on which butterflies are flying. or a man wearing a tshirt with a beach scenery which is waving with wind.
and i dont think they should be so bright that you can use them as torch. they should be bright enough just to create a picture.
April 23rd, 2008 at 4:03 am
jitesh says:
and ya to all the morons who are saying that its just to catch attention……
every cloth u wear is a way to get attention or feel good. otherwise just for basic needs, one pair of hideous short and one cheap tshirt is enough.
April 23rd, 2008 at 4:05 am