Electroluminescent wire (often abbreviated as EL wire) is a thin copper wire coated in a phosphor that produces light through electroluminescence when an alternating current is applied to it.

The colors of light that can be produced efficiently by phosphors are limited, so many types of wire use an additional fluorescent organic dye in the clear PVC sleeve to produce the final result. These organic dyes produce colors like red and purple when excited by …

Depending on the manufacturer, the color may vary between standard EL wire, tape, panel, chasing wire, and bendable wire. EL wire is flexible to a point. It allows you to sew it into clothing, attach it to moving parts, and bend it into any shape you desire. EL wire is more flexible than using LED strips but you will want to avoid sharp bends.

El (electroluminescent) wire is a thin, flexible, self-illuminating wire that glows along its length. It does not emit as much light as a light bulb or LED, and is not typically used as a light source. It is meant to be used as a decorative light source and is popular for costume or lighting effects.

Jul 29, 2012 · EL Wire, also known as Electroluminescent wire, is a stiff wire core coated with phosphor and then covered with a protective PVC sheath. When an AC signal is applied to it, it glows a cool neon color. Find out how to solder, power, and …

There are a wide range of EL wire specification, and you can choose from different colors and diameters.

It comes in many colors and diameters of 1.2mm to 3.2mm and continuous lengths up to hundreds of feet. When the appropriate electric power is applied to EL Wire, the flexible fiber glows similarly to neon light. Cool to the touch and very low power consumption!

Jan 24, 2010 · EL wire now comes in 11 colors, including green, blue, aqua, white, yellow, pink, red, lime green, orange, and purple. Originally, all colors used the same aqua-glowing phosphor material inside, but white wire now uses a pinkish phosphor and an aqua coating, which comes out as a brighter white.

Jul 29, 2012 · EL Wire, also known as Electroluminescent wire, is a stiff wire core coated with phosphor and then covered with a protective PVC sheath. When an AC signal is applied to it, it glows a cool neon color. Find out how to solder, power, and …

Our Red (NEW) el wire is one of the very best “Red” colors that we have been able to find world wide. Our "Red (NEW)" is a much more of a "True Red" color than our previous "Flame Red" that had an Orange-ish tint to it. Our White el wire is a cool white color that may be slightly blue-ish when lit. (It looks like a light pink color when not lit).