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To: John Finley who wrote (287)	1/29/2004 1:23:10 PM
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electroluminescent handbag from BREE press.bayer.com [includes video clip] Electroluminescence is literally a "cool" concept, because it does not produce heat. The hitch: only flat surfaces of limited size could be achieved in the past. But Smart Surface Technology now makes it possible for the films to be shaped as needed and thus to illuminate any conceivable geometry. "In less than five years, interior light will be just as common in handbags as mobile telephones are today." --Bree Bayer MaterialScience (the plastic) / Lumitec (the electronics) / BREE (the handbag) A prototype 'business bag' was unveiled last September. Also see An Illuminating Innovation by Thaddeus Herrick, page B1 of today's Journal: online.wsj.com In April, BREE plans to sell its first two electroluminescent leather-and-nylon bags, for €250 ($315) and €400 respectively. The bags aren't sold in the U.S., but shoppers will find them at BREE stores in Europe, Asia and Canada. American buyers can order the bags through Taschen Inc., in Toronto, the company says. WT