Want to Know About Throw Pillows?

A throw pillow, also known as toss pillow or cushion, is a type of small decorative pillow. These are used on sofas or armchairs but are also frequently used on beds, day beds and floors. These pillows come with a removable cover and the stuff used in those pillows is feathers. However many types of stuffs are used in the throw pillows.

These pillows are available in various sizes and shapes. The common shapes available for these kind of throw pillows are rectangular, circular and cylindrical throw pillows. Cylindrical shaped throw pillows are called bolsters. These pillows are made from a wide range of fabrics such as cotton, linen, silk, leather, microfiber or suede, and hemp.

Throw pillows also provide neck, head and back support but some throw pillows are not comfortable. It gives a modern look to your home when these are placed in your homes for decorative purpose. Even you can hang these pillows on the walls for decoration.

These pillows are for decorative purpose only. Never use this for resting. Even you rest on this there is no matter.

What Makes Glow Sticks Preferred Sources of Light in the Dark?

Glow sticks are one of the elegant sources of light to ensure bright illumination in the dark. A light source preferably, need not be just a light emitting device. It needs to have certain other characteristic features such as durability, long shelf life, good amount of brightness, apt colors and sizes, flexible for any purpose and above all being safe. One such multi featured and multi purpose lighting devices are glow sticks.  

Following are the remarkable characteristics of glow sticks which make them preferable light sources in dark.

Different events at which glow sticks are used
The presence of glow sticks is felt in wide range of events such as entertainment, recreational and emergency purposes. Late-night events including birthday parties, school and sport events, fund raising events, wedding receptions, Halloween celebrations, firework celebrations, concerts, raves, etc. are made enjoyable with glow sticks. They also add fun and safety to various recreational outdoor activities like camping, night fishing, boating, hiking, scuba diving and night sports.

They are also ideal lighting aids for emergency handling during natural disaster evacuations, fire accidents, etc. They also ensure safety at home, office and other places during blackouts. 

Durable sources of light
Colorful glow sticks are durable sources of light extending enjoyment and fun at various night events. They also enable continuous use during emergency handling for a long time. Glow sticks glow for about eight to 12 hours. Especially, emergency or safety glow sticks emit high intensity light that lasts for 12 hours.

However, high quality and amount of chemicals used in glow sticks and big sized glow sticks provide brighter illumination for longer time. Though every color has its significance, green and yellow are brighter and last longer. 

Glow sticks even have a longer shelf life ranging from 1 (bulk packaged glow sticks) to 4 (individual foil packaged glow sticks) years. However, glow sticks stored in cool and dry places away from sunlight with original package tend to last longer, as exposure to heat and humidity reduces their life span.

Safe to use since non-toxic and non-flammable
The chemicals used in glow sticks are non-toxic and non-flammable, which make them safe lighting sources. Even the chemical reaction in the glow sticks do not emit heat enabling no dangers such as burns or fires. Ensuring their safety, even kids can be allowed to use glow sticks and enjoy in night parties.

Flexible for decorations
Glow sticks come in various sizes and colors (single, multi, solid and flashing colors), and can be arranged in unique and creative ways to form exciting decorative items. Glow curtains, elegant centerpieces like larger glow balls and enhanced glow vases, etc. made with glow sticks bring up the décor of party venues. For special color themed parties, distinct colored glow stick décor is very much apt and beautiful.

More cheaper when purchased in bulk
Glow sticks in bulk are available at cheaper prices. Bulk purchasing assists the best and sufficient use of glow sticks for emergencies and celebration arrangements. However, any remaining ones can be stored for future use as their shelf life is long. But, remember to get those with standard quality from a reputed online retailer.

In addition, glow sticks are easy to use and carry, and they don't depend on any external sources of energy. They are wind-proof and water-proof. With all these highly functional features, they are  preferred sources of light in dark, whether used for entertainment or safety purpose.