We humans are amazing creatures. We want to join the society, always remain our own in it, but at the same time stand out from the gray crowd. No, no one talks about the brightness rippling in the eyes that even the Papuans could envy. No one claims to be the absolute leader. But here is some detail that emphasizes individuality and attracts attention, just does not hurt. Someone prefers to choose original jewelry, someone stands out by the form of clothes or a screaming hairdo (or even shaves baldly), and someone likes very small details, such as glowing shoelaces.
This product, designed to make the image more vivid, appeared relatively recently, but has already managed to change four times (or rather, improve) and even divided into categories.
The first generation includes luminous shoelaces of the economy version. They appeared, as you know, first of all. This option is especially far from perfect, although at one time it was he who made a real sensation.
When choosing an economy option, do not count on a bright glow and moisture protection - this “toy” is quite nice, but too vulnerable. Its average cost is from 5 to 7 cu
Luminous laces of the second generation differ from their predecessors in brightness. Now they are not in use, since the quality has not changed, but the price for a couple of u. e. above.
The laces of the third generation are already better, even brighter, and they work longer (up to 15 hours, and longer in the blinking mode). Their average cost is 8-12 y. e. per set.
The fourth generation is the newest and most attractive option. These luminous shoelaces (price from 12 to 20 cu) are even brighter and work on a completely different principle. They are absolutely not afraid of water, and their service life in continuous glow is a record 80 hours.
How do laces glow in the dark? Why are they so bright? How wide are their uses?
First, find out how the luminous shoelaces are nevertheless arranged. They themselves are made of light-conducting material resembling very flexible plastic. It is slightly stretched, but does not deform at all. It is this property that allows you to bend the laces with such ease and even tie into knots. Included are blocks with LEDs and small batteries. Turned off laces drawn into sneakers are hardly noticeable. They are illuminated by a block and a pair of LEDs (bright bulbs with a fairly low energy consumption) that give directional rays. The latter, in turn, rush into the lanyard tubes and dissipate into them. A uniform glow can be achieved only by correct lacing (without kinks and strong tightening).
The scope is not limited to sneakers only. Glowing laces can be woven into the hair. They are very convenient for those who walk dogs with dogs in the late evenings (having tied a cord as a collar, you will always see where your pet is running). This device is quite appropriate for parties with dim lights. The latest models, not afraid of water, can be immersed in vases and achieve a very interesting play of light - it all depends on the volume and shape of the vessel itself. These are just a few examples. Perhaps rich imagination will tell you other, more interesting, solutions.