LED Neon Flex offers the vivid look of classic glass neon while being lighter, safer and far more energy‑efficient. This guide compares LED flex to traditional neon tubes and shows where modern flex strips excel.

The difference between LED Neon Flex & traditional neon lighting

Glass neon is hand‑bent tubing filled with gas (neon for orange, other gases for different colours). LED Neon Flex uses rows of light‑emitting diodes housed in flexible silicone or PVC. Both can look similar when lit, but construction and performance differ greatly.

Benefits of LED Neon Flex

  • Lower running cost—LEDs draw just 24 V compared with ~15 kV needed for glass tubes.
  • Safer—cool to the touch, impact‑resistant and waterproof (IP65–IP67 depending on profile).
  • Instant full brightness—no warm‑up time and virtually silent (no transformer hum).
  • Lightweight & flexible—mount with simple clips or adhesive, bend round corners and recess into panels.
  • Colour versatility—RGB or pixel versions change colour without replacing tubes.

How LED Neon Flex signs are made

Designers bend flex into lettering or shapes, secure it with mounting clips or recess it into CNC‑cut panels, then wire to a low‑voltage driver. Acrylic backers add rigidity for portable signs.

Popular uses for LED Neon Flex signs

  • Retail shopfronts and window displays
  • Wedding backdrops and event décor
  • Restaurants, bars and nightclubs
  • Garden accent lighting

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