Joy of Christmas

A growing number of Christmas light makers in China are focusing on LED-fitted models as the demand for energy-efficient products surges.

Although more expensive than regular incandescent bulbs, LED bulbs consume less power and do not get hot, reducing the risk of overheating and fire. They also have a much longer life span that can extend to 100,000 hours. Incandescent bulbs, on the other hand, last anywhere from 8,000 to 25,000 hours.

With the LED industry booming in China, it has become convenient for Christmas light suppliers to obtain the volume of bulbs they need. In Shenzhen alone, there are more than 300 LED makers that together provide 70 percent of China’s output

Christmas light companies in China are offering a host of string and rope models, most of which have LED bulbs as the light source. The designs and lighting effects vary from basic, single color string lights to multicolor flashing rope lights.

Some of the latest Christmas lights from China include multicolor rope lights equipped with IC-controlled, color-changing LED bulbs. Different from typical LEDs that flash a single color only, color-changing LEDs light up in an array of shades. Companies have also developed string models that are safe to use in high and low voltages without needing a transformer.

The production of animated and musical LED or incandescent string lights likewise remains high. These models display lights in a choice of dazzling patterns such as chasing, waving, blinking, slow glow/fade and steady. They also play Christmas melodies that are synchronized with the lights.

In terms of refining appearance, China suppliers are coming up with designs that are more fitting for the season. For instance, the bulbs in some string models are encased in star-, pine tree-, snowflake- and flower-shaped housings, which can be clear or frosted.

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