It was almost 2 years ago that I last reviewed an After-Lite product. Well, Tim LeMaster and his team have been working on all kinds of products since then. One of their latest creations is some self-adhesive strips that glow in the dark. The After-Lite Strips are an alternative to using electricity for providing a light source, perfect for areas where safety is important.
These After-Lite Strips have been designed for sticking next to fluorescent strip lighting. When you switch off the light, the strips just glow in the dark, giving you a free source of light for several hours. Manufactured by Fotolum, the strips feature high-grade photoluminescent crystals that are blended under intense heat and pressure and then molded into self-adhesive strips. The adhesive itself is manufactured by 3M, the company you typically associate with adhesives and sticky tape.
I was sent the strips to review, and I’ve been playing with them for a couple of weeks. A photo of them glowing in the dark is above, and the photo doesn’t do it justice!
When the After-Lite Strips charge up under light or sunlight, they do glow for hours. I don’t have any fluorescent strip lighting in my home, but I do have doors! So I’ve been sticking them on the edge of doors, which is perfect when you’re half-asleep and you need the loo at night!
The After-Lite strips measure 0.5 inches x 12 inches (12.5mm x 300mm) and are being offered as a pack of 3 for $16.30.
The products sold by Fotolum are also used on clothing as used by emergency services in the US, so I have a great deal of respect for their products. Thanks to Tim LeMaster for sending me one of his latest creations!
Disclaimer: Although I was given this gadget to review, it has in no way influenced my opinions in this product review. This review reflects my personal and honest perspective on this gadget, and this perspective has not been biased in any way.
