ABOUT THE PRODUCT
Wearable Active Lighting
Our SCILIF SunFibre Wearable Active Lighting system is made up of three components. The visible part is an optic fibre wrapped in a high-visibility textile piping(1), making the Optic Guide easy to be sewn into any textile product. Our light guide is flexible, can be washed, is colourfast, is available in 2mm - 3mm diameters, and comes in a wide variety of textile colors to match your product.
Light enters the SunFibre light guide from a Light Source(2) with a high-intensity LED at one end that lights up the entire length of the fibre. This results in a very energy efficient solution that can last 15 to 60 hours of continous operation. The light coming from the light guide is evenly diffused across the entire length of the piping. This ensures the best visibility possible for those wearing clothing or other products equipped with SCILIF technology. The Light Source is fixed to the light guide, is also washable, and with its minimal dimensions is incorporated into the textile garment or product in a way that is concealed from view.
The Light Source is typically connected to a detachable integrated power and control unit(3) consisting of a rechargeable battery, a microprocessor, and the electronics that control power supply. Microprocessor control enables such functions as prevention of battery overcharging or draining and user mode selection and is fully programmable to your specific intensity and/or flashing requirements. In addition, for certain applications we can incorporate sensors such as motion sensors, gyroscopes, or water immersion sensor that add critical functionality. The Power Control unit is typically placed in a pocket and detached for washing. Alternatively, we have a USB power source option so Power Banks can be used instead of our Power Control unit.
Durable and washable materials
As you can see from the picture, the SCILIF SunFibre Optic Guide integrates into any product elegantly and with minimal interference to the overall product design. The Optic Guide is flexible and washable, can handle rain or snow, and the textile piping protects the optic fibre within for maximal durability and abrasion resistance while providing an esthetic textile finish available in many colours. SunFibre Optic Guides appear as an integral design feature of clothing and other products which is appreciated by both users and designers.
[1] Piping
[2] Light Source
[3] Power Control
TESTING PROCEDURES
We know that our customers will use active lighting in the most demanding and life-protecting ways. As such, we place a very high value on product quality, durability and reliability. Products go through a range of technical tests during development and are then submitted for independent testing to certification authorities. Finally, our products have gone through very robust testing with leading brands and are certified by certain tactical forces. Our Technical Guide has a complete overview of Testing Procedures that we recommend in selecting Active Lighting components in general.
GUARANTEE
Generally, our key components come with a standard 2-year warranty, though by design our SCILIF SunFibre Technology is made to last at least the average life expectancy of typical applications. Should you require a longer product warranty that matches your product warranty, then we are able to work with you to achieve this. See Technical Specifications for detailed information. Overall, we guarantee top workmanship, high-quality colour fastness, and use only brand-name battery suppliers.
