As the popularity of flashing shirts grow so do the number of knock-off versions. This is why we thought it very important to help give you peace of mind in knowing that you're dealing with the right people when you buy your T-Qualizer or FlashWear light up shirt.
Anyone selling genuine FlashWear or T-Qualizer t-shirts will be ale to show you the official holographic mark right on the packaging. This is what we call the T-Qualizer Seal of Authenticity - and it lets you know that you're dealing with a reputable company, selling the genuine article.
Key #1 - The panel edge - The background colour of the equalizer will be screen printed right to the edge of the panel, as shown in this photo. A genuine T-Qualizer will not have a transparent, or white border around its panel.
Key #2 - Rounded corners - Genuine T-Qualizers (regardless of style) all feature rounded corners on the panels, as opposed to sharp 90 degree angles.
Key #3 - Panel colour - An authentic T-Qualizer or FlashWear shirt will feature a colour-rich panel (where the lights comes from) as opposed to a dull, washed out look. This is the difference between high-quality screen printing, and low-cost ink-jet printing.
In addition to these key indicators, it is important to note that counterfeit equalizer shirts may have some or all of the following issues:
- sharp corners on the display panel
- 25% or greater rate of failure
- chipped ink prints / malfunctioning display panels
- poor quality stitching / missing stitching
- velcro panels that do not stay attached
- poor quality t-shirts
We hope that you find this guide on how to spot a genuine FlashWear or T-Qualizer t-shirt. Too often we hear about customers who have been tricked into buying knock off versions that simply do not stand the test of time. When you see a real FlashWear light up shirt or T-Qualizer equalizer shirt you will immediately be able to spot the quality that has been invested into the product.