Color changing clothing radiate a magical fascination by many. Recently I ordered color changing T-Shirts to see how the magic at work.

My experience: surprised views from people around me, questioning their world of fashion view as my T-Shirt keeps on changing it’s color pattern constantly. It helps that I am living in a very warm, tropical place with high temperatures outside and nicely cooled shopping malls, coffee shops and restaurants.

Coming in from the hot outside into these locations the T-Shirt starts changing color, in some areas faster than in others creating ever changing, random patterns.

The color changing chameleon effect comes from Bodyfader‘s Thermochromatic textile processing which offer a very robust impregnation of the Thermochromatic ink for textiles making them washable without loosing the color changing effect.

I know this color changing clothing have been popular in the 90s but they still make an impact occasionally. It’s a nice summer, sun and fun fashion style. Not necessarily wearable electronic but I am experimenting now on ways to activate the color change with a bit of electrical, conductive yarn magic.

If you are interested into Chameleon Thermochromatic clothing without electrical magic you could start looking around here.

Thanks to the help of our readers we have been tipped off to an online shop that sells the sexy LumiTops from LumiGram we have posted about a month ago.

lightops.com a newly created online store offers the LumiTops in different models and colors for men and for women.

This cutting-edge, high-tech tops and shirts illuminate your night with a mysterious aura of light.

Differences in the light emissions on the Luminous Fabric is an intrinsic feature that makes each product unique.

PLease keep in mind that this illuminating textiles is hardly or not visible in direct sunlight or broad daylight but sparkles in low light condition like in-da-club where you will radiate with your 21st century fashion outfit.

The fiber optic fabric is like any other synthetic fabric and does not heat up when switched on. However, it can not be folded perpendicularly to the optical fibers which can damage or break those light emitting fibers.

The women models are (from left to right) Lolita, Carina and Barbara.

The men models are Matrix Jean (left) and Matrix Fiber (right).

All LumiTops (for women) and LumiShirts (for men) come in three color shades of green blue and white and have the same same price of $ 149.99 each, available by lightops.com with worldwide shipping option.

Create some sparkle in the festive season with one of those Tops or Shirts.

LumiGram® designed a collection of illuminated, sexy tops that promise: your nights will never look the same ….

LumiGram uses Italian’s Luminex unique light emitting fabric which has as its light element fiber optics woven into conventional textiles. We have posted about Luminex here and here and here.

Unlike light sources such as LEDs or EL technology, the light coming from Luminex fabric is ‘subtle and mysterious’ with a touch of magic, creating a mystic atmosphere, at least that’s what I can imagine it will look like in action.

The collection is called ‘LumiTops‘ and will be a ‘must have’ outfit for for Clubbing, Parties or to show off the latest innovation in fashion meets technology. They look sexy, stunning, just beautiful.

Some time ago I had the opportunity to see and touch this light fabric from Luminex on a sample patch. What I like a lot on this fabric is: the light somehow radiates, comes out of the fabric and is not like switching on a light bulb or an advertisement sign.

Sure, this fabric does not allow to show images or even change the once selected color but you get real magic into your clothing with this stuff.

The power for the magic comes from 3 AA batteries hidden in the belt. The light fabric does not heat up, can be hand washed with water up to 70 degree Celsius with natural soap.

Unfortunately, those light emitting tops are not included in LumiGram’s online store but they do have some table clothes and bags up for sale. To get one of the LumiTops you need to get in touch with them to have one made for you.

LumiGram did not forget the other half of the population and has a sexy looking shirt for men as well in the program, again only available on special request, nothing on the online store either.

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Are illuminated clothing and fashion accessories the next trend? First there are the Fabric Switches in Jackets and accessories but Light Emitting Fabrics seem to be the second most desired object of Wearable Electronics. The GlowFur range created by designer David Lee is a class in itself.

You will either hate it or love it, there is no between. GlowFur apparel will be not the best attire for business meetings but it will spice up your adventurous clubbing nights.

The idea to light up as disco queen or king is not new. Who does not have some glittery elements on the hip and groovy club wear or weekend party gear? Glitter elements and reflecting ink printings are often used in such outfits.

The big advantage of GlowFur is: you do not rely on reflecting someone’s light with all the glitter stuff on your Top, you are the light itself – how exiting!

How does the magic work?
David Lee does not give much details about the glow is created but says the technology is complicated. It involves wiring and batteries. You turn the lighting on with a switch that hides in the lining or pocket and use batteries that need to be replaced after about eight to 10 hours of constant wear. The garments don’t heat up, and they won’t electrocute you. Cleaning? Throw Glow-Fur clothes into the washing machine and wash with Woolite on a gentle setting.

Enough tech-talk, see the GlowFur magic in action in the video below:
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GlowFur fashion apparels are made of faux fur with special internal lighting technology which is ‘Patent pending’. The GlowFur apparel line includes jackets, sweaters, vests, club wear and long coats for women and men. The long coats are the costliest for $975.

Head over to their online store and get dressed for your next clubbing night.

Just the right product for this time of the year. The days are getting shorter and the darkness is taking over the longer part of the days.

Add some sparkle to your life with this Luminex Mini-Top. We posted already earlier about the Luminex technology, the exiting way this Italian company is bringing active colors in our lives.

I find this Mini-Top very cute and it will be for sure the highlight of every evening or party in the coming holiday season.

The Mini-Top is available in two colors, white and black. It can be ordered online on Luminex’s online store for 175.- Euro but be aware that you have to order the battery pack for 18.- Euro as well as the battery charger for another 14.- Euro. That makes it together 207.- Euro. Not one of the cheapest Top but definitely a very enlightening Top.