The easiest way to get glow-in-the-dark shoelaces is to buy laces made with glow material, which charge in light and glow on their own in the dark. Lace Lab makes three: Glow In The Dark Rope Laces (30" to 54"), Glow In The Dark 3M Reflective Rope Laces (30" to 54"), which also reflect light, and Glow In The Dark Reflective Flat Laces 2.0 (41", 45", 54"). Charge them under a bright light or sunlight before you head out.
Lace Lab glow laces compared
| Lace | Style | Lengths | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glow In The Dark Rope Laces | Round rope | 30", 36", 45", 54" | Glows |
| Glow In The Dark 3M Reflective Rope Laces | Round rope | 30", 36", 45", 54" | Glows and reflects |
| Glow In The Dark Reflective Flat Laces 2.0 | Flat | 41", 45", 54" | Glows and reflects |
Glow vs. reflective: what's the difference?
- Glow-in-the-dark laces store light and glow on their own in the dark.
- Reflective laces bounce back light from headlights or a flash, but don't glow on their own.
- Glow and reflective laces do both, which is best for night runs and walks.
How to charge glow laces
- Leave them under a bright light or in sunlight before you go out.
- The longer and brighter the charge, the longer the glow.
- Recharge any time they fade.
Can you make your own glow laces?
You can paint white laces with glow-in-the-dark fabric paint, but DIY coats tend to crack, rub off, and glow unevenly. Pre-made glow laces glow evenly along the full length and hold up to wear and washing better.
Caring for glow laces
- Hand wash gently in cool water with a little Angelus Easy Cleaner.
- Skip bleach and fabric softener.
- Air dry away from direct heat.
More in how to clean reflective shoelaces.
FAQs
How do glow-in-the-dark shoelaces work?
Glow-in-the-dark shoelaces store energy from light and release it as a glow in the dark.
How do you charge glow-in-the-dark laces?
Leave them under a bright light or in sunlight, and the longer the charge, the longer they glow.
What glow laces does Lace Lab sell?
Lace Lab sells Glow In The Dark Rope Laces, Glow In The Dark 3M Reflective Rope Laces, and Glow In The Dark Reflective Flat Laces 2.0.
Can you make glow-in-the-dark laces at home?
You can paint laces with glow fabric paint, but DIY coats tend to crack and glow unevenly compared to pre-made glow laces.
Light up your laces
Glow rope, glow reflective rope, and glow reflective flat laces.
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