Discover the world of EtereShop LED costumes. Comfortable, and easily customizable – in online time!
Innovations in dancing light shows
Now light shows are not only in the air, but also on stage thanks to LED costumes from ETEREshop. These costumes for dancers combine technology with comfort.
From Idea to Implementation
The Beginning of Journey: EtereShop’s initial LED costumes, designed for gymnasts, contained about 400 diodes. Over time, as demand and ambitions grew, costumes for dancers featuring more than 2000 diodes were created.
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Costume ideas generated by the Midjourney AI
Second costume idea generated by artificial intelligence
Third costume idea generated by artificial intelligence
3D layout of LEDs on the upper part of the costume
3D drawing of LEDs, rear view
3D layout of LEDs in full height
Technological Leap
The new costumes utilize an improved LED strip that easily adheres to fabric. This significantly simplifies production compared to older methods where the strip was fastened with clamps.
Innovations and Their Implementation
Flexibility and Elasticity
A major challenge was maintaining the elasticity of the costume with a high density of diodes. The solution was found in precise calculation of the spacing between diodes before application, ensuring both flexibility and reliability.
Marking the placement of the LED strip on the fabric
Marking the placement of diodes on the costume fabric
Layout and application of LED strip to fabric
Fabrics and Materials
Using two layers of Biflex material allowed for hiding wires between layers, improving both the aesthetics and comfort of the costume. Moreover, the lining can be washed by detaching it from the first layer.
The process of tailoring the costume
Costume manufacturing process
Solving Diode Issues
Initially, difficulties with the diodes’ functionality appeared due to their large quantity, but the problem was solved by using screened wires.
Innovation in design of the head of the costume
Developing a balaclava made of Biflex material with diodes on the face required a unique approach. The method of applying diodes was changed after the first prototype to achieve the desired visual effect. When making the balaclava on a mannequin proved unsuccessful, the beginning and end of the LED strip were drawn on the mask fixed on a table, and then, after putting it on a person, the remaining strips were drawn.
Using a mannequin for making the head of the LED costume
Adhering LEDs to the balaclava
Final version of the balaclava in the off state
Real-Time Control
A distinctive feature of EtereShop’s costumes is the ability to control them in real time from a computer. This feature was adapted to specific customer requests.
Ease of Customization
Customizing the costumes requires no special skills – simply follow the straightforward instructions. If needed, EtereShop’s managers are always ready to assist.
Online control of the costume from a computer
Antenna for communication with a computer for remote online control
Projecting effects onto the LED costume
Impressive Results
Each EtereShop costume takes about 40 hours to make and 30 hours to test. A photo from a client’s performance in France can be found below.
EtereShop LED Costume on Stage:
Photo from mysticdfw at the performance Theater Basel
Photo from mysticdfw at the performance Theater Basel
Photo from mysticdfw at the performance Theater Basel
Reversible Costume: Next Level
EtereShop recently received an order for a costume with diodes also on the back, doubling the number of diodes. As always, diodes were optimally angled in order to achieve the best possible effect.
