As the marine economy, yacht manufacturing, and waterfront tourism continue to grow, vessel lighting is evolving from purely functional illumination into a comprehensive system that balances design aesthetics with safety performance. In practice, shipowners and designers are not only focused on brightness output — they now demand long-term stability under high-humidity, high-salt-spray, and high-vibration conditions, with specific requirements around reliability, corrosion resistance, low power consumption, and high-grade waterproofing.

Neon flex LED strip has emerged as a mainstream solution for linear lighting applications. Among these, the Side Emitting Neon LED Strip Light features a high-quality silicone jacket with IP68 LED tape-level waterproofing (IP67/IP68 rated), making it well-suited for sustained use in wet and outdoor environments.

As one of the most versatile LED strip lights for boats, the side emitting neon LED strip is ideal for hull outlines, deck edges, hull side lines, and interior walkways — while also serving signage fabrication and decorative linear lighting needs. It is widely used across the following sectors:

• Architectural outline and facade linear lighting
• Hotel furniture and custom decorative lighting
• Cabinet and commercial display lighting
• Club and entertainment venue ambiance lighting
• Cinema aisle and wayfinding lighting
• Gaming and immersive interactive environments
• Park landscaping and outdoor illumination projects
• Bridge, roadway, and public infrastructure guidance lighting

Side Glow Neon LED Tape is a flexible linear lighting product that emits light from the side of the strip. The LED strip is either encapsulated within an integrally molded silicone housing or inserted into a silicone sleeve, allowing light to radiate from the side and create a soft, continuous linear glow — delivering an ideal lighting effect for decorative and outline applications.

Both side glow and top glow neon LED strips belong to the same neon strip product family. The key differences lie in their light emission direction and bending orientation.

• Top Glow Neon LED Strip emits light from the front face of the strip. It is designed to bend in the same direction as the light source — known as vertical bending — curving either upward or downward. This configuration produces smooth, even illumination with no visible hotspots, making it well suited for straight or vertically oriented outline lighting in both indoor and outdoor settings.
• Side Glow Neon LED Strip emits light from the side of the strip. Its bending direction runs perpendicular to the light source — referred to as side view or horizontal bending. This structure enables more creative linear lighting effects and is especially well suited for wall decoration, side-facing signage, and horizontal contour lighting wherever a design calls for lateral extension.

The side emitting structure disperses light horizontally, forming a soft and continuous linear glow that precisely defines contours and decorative lines while enhancing the overall ambiance and safety of a space. With even light distribution and minimal glare, it delivers a high-quality lighting experience across a wide range of indoor and outdoor applications.

The Silicone Side Emitting Neon LED Strip is crafted from high-grade silicone material that effectively resists yellowing even under prolonged outdoor exposure or high-temperature conditions, preserving both the appearance and optical performance of the strip over time.

The waterproof construction — rated IP67 / IP68 — ensures reliable performance in wet environments and demanding LED strips outside conditions, making it a dependable choice wherever moisture resistance matters.

With excellent flexibility and formability, the strip can be freely cut and bent to suit any installation requirement — whether straight runs, curved arcs, or complex contour profiles.

To meet the diverse needs of different customers, LW Lighting offers the Side Emitting Neon LED Strip in a wide range of sizes, including 4×10mm, 6×12mm, 6×13mm, 8×17mm, 12×25mm, and 10×18mm. Custom sizing, colors, voltage, brightness, and LED density are also available upon request.

The brightness of an LED strip is determined by the type of LED chips used and the wattage per meter.

• Single Color Strip: 120 pcs 2835 SMD LEDs per meter at 14.4W, delivering high-lumen output.
• Addressable Strip: 60 pcs 5050 SMD LEDs per meter at 9.6W, balancing brightness with flexible control.

For applications requiring greater luminosity, output can be easily scaled by increasing LED density or adjusting the wattage per meter to suit project specifications.

LW Lighting provides dedicated aluminum profiles and a complete range of accessories — including clips, screws, and end caps — allowing the strip to be freely cut and securely mounted. Paired with compatible controllers, power supplies, extension cables, and connectors, installation is as simple as plug and connect. Whether running a clean straight line or following a complex contour, the entire process is straightforward and hassle-free.

Contact us today for a quote and custom solution for our Side Emitting Neon Flex LED Strip Light. LW Lighting's team is ready to provide expert guidance based on your project requirements, helping you select the right product and achieve your ideal lighting effect.