LED filaments

Engineer Scott Bezek has built a t-shirt that mimics the glow of neon signs using flexible LED filament, typically used in light strips, sewn into fabric and powered by a small battery. The write-up documents the full process, including electronics and garment construction, and it is drawing attention from the Hacker News community.

Engineer Scott Bezek has published a write-up on building a t-shirt that mimics glowing neon tubing using flexible LED filaments sewn into fabric. The project walks through the electronics and construction needed to make wearable light that bends with clothing. The build is drawing attention among DIY electronics and wearables enthusiasts for its blend of circuit design and garment making.

An engineer has documented building a wearable t-shirt that mimics the glow of a neon sign using flexible LED filament, typically used in custom light strips. The write-up covers the practical challenges of wiring, bending and powering the filaments in fabric so the shirt drapes like normal clothing while lighting up like glass neon. Hacker News readers are discussing the build's electronics and craft details.