# Ooooh! I Bet This'll Be a BIG Hit at Raves! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 2, 2005, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooooh-i-bet-thisll-be-a-big-hit-at-raves/329015 "2005-11-02T02:19:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Tuckerfan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/eada6e/32.png) [@Tuckerfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tuckerfan)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2005, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooooh-i-bet-thisll-be-a-big-hit-at-raves/329015/1 "2005-11-02T02:19:15Z")
[Eerie glowing clothes!](http://www.yet2.com/app/list/techpak?id=36635&sid=90&abc=0) > [@](#): > > Luminex is a new fabric (non reflective) that can emit its own light . It is created with threads of every type and nature and can emit light in different colours. The luminous fibres (optic/ sparkling) used in Luminex are special fibres used as “detectors of elementary particles” in the largest Sub-Nuclear Physics scientific experiments, a sector in which CAEN SpA is a World Leader in the production of electronic equipment. After numerous attempts and experiments, it has finally been possible to integrate a luminous fibre into a fabric, giving it its own brilliance. The innovation can be used in the most diverse applications, from the most frivolous to the most useful, in a multitude of fields yet to be discovered. From the night-world of the discotheque and show business to essential road sign and safety accessories and infinite furnishings solutions or whatever the imagination can conjure up or the market requires. There’s a photo in the linked article of a (rather attractive) woman wearing a dress, demonstrating it. Outside of rave clothing, I can’t see much use for the stuff. ---
**Author:** ![Revenant\_Threshold](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f1d935/32.png) [@Revenant\_Threshold](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revenant_Threshold)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2005, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooooh-i-bet-thisll-be-a-big-hit-at-raves/329015/2 "2005-11-02T02:27:59Z")
If they make socks with that, I’m in. ---
**Author:** ![scr4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/59ef9b/32.png) [@scr4](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scr4)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2005, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooooh-i-bet-thisll-be-a-big-hit-at-raves/329015/3 "2005-11-02T02:40:41Z")
I’m confused. It says it’s a “new fabric that can emit its own light”, but later on it says it “combines technology and electronics with fabrics, using high efficient LEDs to spread light safely at very low voltages (3,6V).” So is it just LEDs embedded in the fabric, or what? ---
**Author:** ![Regallag\_The\_Axe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/regallag_the_axe/32/445_2.png) [@Regallag\_The\_Axe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Regallag_The_Axe)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2005, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooooh-i-bet-thisll-be-a-big-hit-at-raves/329015/4 "2005-11-02T02:51:15Z")
That _is_ cool stuff. It would be damn cool to have a suit made out of it. On the practical side you could put some of the stuff on certain peices of furniture to avoid tripping over them. ---
**Author:** ![Tuckerfan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/eada6e/32.png) [@Tuckerfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tuckerfan)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2005, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooooh-i-bet-thisll-be-a-big-hit-at-raves/329015/5 "2005-11-02T02:54:10Z")
The way I read it (and I may be wrong) is that it’s a cloth with fiber optics (illuminated by LEDs) woven into it. These comments > [@](#): > > Using integrated electronics (microchips with greatly reduced dimensions and weight) Luminex will not only gain even more surprising luminous effects but it will be transformed into an intelligent material, able to process signals like a heartbeat or body temperature and to respond consistently to environmental stimuli. Combined with [this photo](http://www.yet2.com/publish/images/tp0036635/image014.jpg) make me think they **are** aiming straight for the raver market. ---
**Author:** ![saoirse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/5daacb/32.png) [@saoirse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saoirse)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2005, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooooh-i-bet-thisll-be-a-big-hit-at-raves/329015/6 "2005-11-02T03:16:19Z")
Not the whole suit, just the pinstripes. It might be neat to have a tie that you really could read by. ---
**Author:** ![DeadlyAccurate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ac91a4/32.png) [@DeadlyAccurate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DeadlyAccurate)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2005, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooooh-i-bet-thisll-be-a-big-hit-at-raves/329015/7 "2005-11-02T03:16:46Z")
I can see another use: safety vests ---
**Author:** ![myskepticsight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/cc9497/32.png) [@myskepticsight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/myskepticsight)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2005, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooooh-i-bet-thisll-be-a-big-hit-at-raves/329015/8 "2005-11-02T03:47:06Z")
Safety vests are a good idea. Good for outside workers, people running/biking/walking at night (reflectors aren’t that great). Little kids playing at night, etc. But not good for hide n’ seek! I’d like it if I were at a big party and my friend had on one of these shirts so I could find them easier. It sucks to lose a friend at a big party and just standing there by yourself hoping they’ll walk by so you can stop looking like a dork… ---
**Author:** ![monica](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a183cd/32.png) [@monica](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monica)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2005, 5:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooooh-i-bet-thisll-be-a-big-hit-at-raves/329015/9 "2005-11-02T05:58:37Z")
Those would make fun pajamas. ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2005, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooooh-i-bet-thisll-be-a-big-hit-at-raves/329015/10 "2005-11-02T06:05:20Z")
[I like the chairs and umbrella and pillows](http://www.yet2.com/app/list/techpak?id=36635&sid=90&abc=0&page=details) ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Mudd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f14d63/32.png) [@Larry\_Mudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Mudd)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2005, 6:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooooh-i-bet-thisll-be-a-big-hit-at-raves/329015/11 "2005-11-02T06:17:44Z")
> [@myskepticsight](#): > > It sucks to lose a friend at a big party and just standing there by yourself hoping they’ll walk by so you can stop looking like a dork… You have a friend who, by simple proximity, helps you not look like a dork at parties? I wish a had a friend like that. I don’t think it would work if he was wearing luminescent gear, though. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Catalyst](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e47774/32.png) [@Catalyst](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Catalyst)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2005, 8:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooooh-i-bet-thisll-be-a-big-hit-at-raves/329015/12 "2005-11-02T08:16:13Z")
[More](http://www.luminex.ru/gallery1.php) [images](http://www.luminex.ru/gallery2.php) [here](http://www.luminex.ru/gallery3.php). ---
**Author:** ![neutron\_star](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/51bf81/32.png) [@neutron\_star](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/neutron_star)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2005, 8:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooooh-i-bet-thisll-be-a-big-hit-at-raves/329015/13 "2005-11-02T08:53:30Z")
Wow. [Boobs](http://www.luminex.ru/gallery/06.jpg) that are visible from low-flying aircraft. Can’t beat that. ---
**Author:** ![Anastasaeon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/73ab20/32.png) [@Anastasaeon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anastasaeon)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2005, 9:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooooh-i-bet-thisll-be-a-big-hit-at-raves/329015/14 "2005-11-02T09:33:04Z")
Oh, man. Remember neon? I can see this becoming the next neon. My as yet unborn (and unconceived!) children will be saying, “Oh man, you guys were so lame!” Or whatever the catchphrase for something lame will be in thirteen years or so. ---
**Author:** ![Anastasaeon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/73ab20/32.png) [@Anastasaeon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anastasaeon)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2005, 9:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooooh-i-bet-thisll-be-a-big-hit-at-raves/329015/15 "2005-11-02T09:35:02Z")
Oh, and I just wanted to say, it’s all pretty damn cool. However, it’s usefulness just reminds me of the whole neon fad. It was just something cool and new and everyone had it. And, sadly, I want some of this crap. ---
**Author:** ![Eleusis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Eleusis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eleusis)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2005, 9:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooooh-i-bet-thisll-be-a-big-hit-at-raves/329015/16 "2005-11-02T09:47:30Z")
> [@Larry Mudd](#): > > You have a friend who, by simple proximity, helps you not look like a dork at parties? I wish a had a friend like that. Pretty much any friend could help accomplish that goal, given that you don’t automatically look cool sitting all by yourself, sulking. ---
**Author:** ![CalMeacham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/calmeacham/32/35_2.png) [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2005, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooooh-i-bet-thisll-be-a-big-hit-at-raves/329015/17 "2005-11-02T13:44:19Z")
> [@](#): > > Wow. Boobs that are visible from low-flying aircraft. Can’t beat that. Gives new meaning to “Headlights” (“Your headlights are on.” “Yes, I know.”) ---
**Author:** ![Kythereia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e8c25b/32.png) [@Kythereia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kythereia)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2005, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooooh-i-bet-thisll-be-a-big-hit-at-raves/329015/18 "2005-11-02T19:55:44Z")
Can I have a hat made out of this? I promise to treasure it forever… ---
**Author:** ![Eonwe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eonwe/32/240_2.png) [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2005, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooooh-i-bet-thisll-be-a-big-hit-at-raves/329015/19 "2005-11-02T20:10:57Z")
Oh wow. One step closer to TRON-realisation. Sweet! ---
**Author:** ![Tuckerfan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/eada6e/32.png) [@Tuckerfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tuckerfan)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2005, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooooh-i-bet-thisll-be-a-big-hit-at-raves/329015/20 "2005-11-02T23:29:33Z")
> [@Eonwe](#): > > Oh wow. One step closer to TRON-realisation. Sweet! Yeah, but I don’t think it’ll help [the problems with this guy’s costume.](http://www.tronguy.net/TRONcostume/portrait.jpg) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooooh-i-bet-thisll-be-a-big-hit-at-raves/329015.md?page=2)