1. What is LightSmart® Photonic Apparel?
LightSmart® Photonic Apparel is clothing embedded with advanced nanotechnology that converts sunlight into red and near-infrared (NIR) light. Red and NIR light energizes cells and promotes health and wellness throughout the body. Additionally, clothing that smartly harnesses sunlight for therapeutic purposes organically offers max UV protection and cooling under the sun. Photonic Apparel is a brilliant new advancement for apparel.
2. How does Photonic Apparel work?
Photonic Apparel is made of LUMITON_FIBER, a patented textile technology that captures and converts sunlight into red and NIR light. When worn under light, especially high-energy sunlight, Photonic Apparel generates red and NIR light that is then available to penetrate and energize the wearer's body consistent with the science of red light therapy. You can read more about LUMITON® patented technology at lumiton.com.
3. What are the therapeutic benefits of wearing Photonic Apparel?
Photonic Apparel is rooted in the proven science of red and near-infrared (NIR) light, whose therapeutic benefits have been extensively studied and documented. By using sunlight to generate these wavelengths, Photonic Apparel offers a seamless new way to access heightened health and wellness during daily life. And, the innovation eliminates the time and expense opportunity costs of device-based red light therapy. Well-documented benefits of red/NIR light include:
In addition, Photonic Apparel offers a few other light-activated benefits that are quite useful:
4. What is the power level of red/NIR emitted by Photonic Apparel? And how does this translate to "Joules", the term often mentioned by red light therapy devices?
Photonic Apparel transforms sunlight across a range of wavelengths, including UV and visible light, into red and near-infrared (NIR) light for therapeutic benefits. On a typical sunny day, the total solar spectrum delivers approximately 650-950 W/m² of radiant power, spanning ultraviolet (UV), visible light, and infrared regions.
The patented technology in Photonic Apparel captures and converts portions of the UV and visible spectrum, funneling their energy into red and NIR wavelengths. The result is a consistent delivery of red/NIR light at 4–6 mW/cm², focused specifically within the therapeutic range used by light therapy devices. This ensures continuous, effective red light exposure throughout the day, integrated seamlessly into your everyday wardrobe.
Joules Hypothetical Example: If you wear Photonic Apparel for 2 hours, your skin would receive approximately 28.8–43.2 joules of red/NIR light per square centimeter. This is based on the emitted power of 4–6 mW/cm² and an exposure duration of 7,200 seconds (2 hours). For longer exposure or larger areas of skin covered, the total energy received would increase proportionally.
5. Is Photonic Apparel safe?
Yes, Photonic Apparel is completely safe to wear. The technology uses natural light therapy, a non-invasive and widely studied method with proven health benefits. Additionally, based on direct studies of Photonic Apparel, a few products are FDA-registered for skin-related conditions like psoriasis and alopecia areata.
6. Can I wear Photonic Apparel indoors or at night?
Of course. The clothing is functionally the same as ordinary clothing. However, therapeutic red/NIR light is only generated when worn in light, especially high-energy sunlight.
7. Who will benefit from wearing Photonic Apparel?
Everyone benefits from a Photonic apparel upgrade; however, groups that particularly enjoy Photonic Apparel are:
8. How should I care for my Photonic Apparel?
Photonic Apparel is designed for everyday use and can be machine-washed as normal (the technology is embedded in the fiber and will not wash out). We recommend following the care instructions on the label to maintain the integrity of the fabric and embedded technology.
9. Does the red/NIR light therapy work even while providing max UV protection?
Yes! The embedded nanotechnology smartly uses UV energy to generate red and NIR light. This unique action keeps harmful UV rays from reaching the skin while delivering red/NIR light (in most clothing, this results in UPF 50+ UV protection). This ensures you receive the benefits of healthy red light energy without worrying about sun damage/overexposure.
10. Are there clinical studies supporting the benefits of Photonic Apparel?
Yes, we created Photonic Apparel as a result of the volume of scientific studies that demonstrate the benefits of low-level red light therapy (the academic field is called “Photobiomodulation"). In this regard, Photonic Apparel is simply a convenient new daily form factor to access the red light science. Additionally, the dermatology community has gone further and clinically validated the impact of Photonic Apparel on several skin conditions known to respond to electrified red light therapy treatments (which studies are published).
11. Where can I buy Photonic Apparel?
Photonic Apparel is available for purchase online at www.lightsmart.tech, or through retail partners who have designed apparel in collaboration with LightSmart.
12. Does Photonic Apparel come in different styles?
Yes, Photonic Apparel is available in various styles including T-shirts, polos, and caps, each designed to provide the benefits of red/NIR light while offering style, comfort, and functionality.
13. Can I use Photonic Apparel as a replacement for medical treatment?
No. Photonic Apparel is a general wellness technology, designed to complement your health and wellness routine. It is not intended to replace professional medical treatments. Always consult your healthcare provider for any specific medical advice or treatment.