Glowing Glass

Your UV glowing toys look super amazing, and I get how they work. But how about the ones that don't require a blacklight or anything, just a good "charging" under a 60 Watt light bulb? What kind of super amazing fantastic technology is that ?

I wanted to reply to everyone regarding the glowing glass..and also thank everyone for their interest in the XHale brand.

Let me preface this post by saying that I can only vouch for products that we manufacture. XHale is one of only two branded American glass manufacturers that still manufacture here in the States...allowing us to have superior quality control.

Basically, the products that simply require a "charge" under a lightbulb incorporate a phosphorus chemical that is first baked into the glass , then crushed into a powder. The powder is then added to the toys in the manufacturing process. When a consumer receives a finished XHale product, the phosphorus glass has already been completely encased in borosilicate glass, which is 100% non-porous. It is impossible to come into contact with any material inside of the glass. There really is no way to "safe" cut corners when working with glass (ultimately saving time and labor costs), and that is why you do not see this type of product coming from overseas...it's just too cost ineffective to properly manufacture this type of product on a larger production line.

For those of you interested in glowing products, stay tuned... the company that supplies us with the glowing glass powder is working on some great new glow in the dark glass which we will be working with very soon!

I also wanted to take the opportunity to welcome any and all questions regarding glass toys...not just XHale products, but toys from anyone. We are experts in this field and our creative designer and Vice President of the company Kevin Kroldart will be answering your questions and most importantly educating you, as consumers on what to look for and how to monitor and justfy what you are paying for when buying glass.

I wanted to reply to everyone regarding the glowing glass..and also thank everyone for their interest in the XHale brand.

Let me preface this post by saying that I can only vouch for products that we manufacture. XHale is one of only two branded American glass manufacturers that still manufacture here in the States...allowing us to have superior quality control.

Basically, the products that simply require a "charge" under a lightbulb incorporate a phosphorus chemical that is first baked into the glass , then crushed into a powder. The powder is then added to the toys in the manufacturing process. When a consumer receives a finished XHale product, the phosphorus glass has already been completely encased in borosilicate glass, which is 100% non-porous. It is impossible to come into contact with any material inside of the glass. There really is no way to "safe" cut corners when working with glass (ultimately saving time and labor costs), and that is why you do not see this type of product coming from overseas...it's just too cost ineffective to properly manufacture this type of product on a larger production line.

For those of you interested in glowing products, stay tuned... the company that supplies us with the glowing glass powder is working on some great new glow in the dark glass which we will be working with very soon!

I also wanted to take the opportunity to welcome any and all questions regarding glass toys...not just XHale products, but toys from anyone. We are experts in this field and our creative designer and Vice President of the company Kevin Kroldart will be answering your questions and most importantly educating you, as consumers on what to look for and how to monitor and justfy what you are paying for when buying glass.

I wanted to reply to everyone regarding the glowing glass..and also thank everyone for their interest in the XHale brand.

Let me preface this post by saying that I can only vouch for products that we manufacture. XHale is one of only two branded American glass manufacturers that still manufacture here in the States...allowing us to have superior quality control.

Basically, the products that simply require a "charge" under a lightbulb incorporate a phosphorus chemical that is first baked into the glass , then crushed into a powder. The powder is then added to the toys in the manufacturing process. When a consumer receives a finished XHale product, the phosphorus glass has already been completely encased in borosilicate glass, which is 100% non-porous. It is impossible to come into contact with any material inside of the glass. There really is no way to "safe" cut corners when working with glass (ultimately saving time and labor costs), and that is why you do not see this type of product coming from overseas...it's just too cost ineffective to properly manufacture this type of product on a larger production line.

For those of you interested in glowing products, stay tuned... the company that supplies us with the glowing glass powder is working on some great new glow in the dark glass which we will be working with very soon!

I also wanted to take the opportunity to welcome any and all questions regarding glass toys...not just XHale products, but toys from anyone. We are experts in this field and our creative designer and Vice President of the company Kevin Kroldart will be answering your questions and most importantly educating you, as consumers on what to look for and how to monitor and justfy what you are paying for when buying glass.

We have 2 or 3 products that start off with heavywall glass tubing rather than a solid rod. When the proper steps are taken to ensure structural integrity, hollow pieces (at least XHale pieces) are just as structurally sound as those manufactured from solid rod. I agree with you, most hollow pieces should be a major concern. Many glassblowers also work in the "smoke shop" business and are used to only working with hollow tubing. These types of glassblowers do not use the European glass that we use, and use a much thinner wall tube which could raise some concern. XHale has never been in the counterculture business and has set the standards for American glass toy manufacture.

On a side note, even with the lower quality/priced glass, it would take quite a bit of pressure to actually break, more than one's body could produce, so you probably don't have too much to worry about...but to be safe, know who is making your glass. Only purchase from truly branded and established manufacturers. There is a reason why we have been branded a "boutique" line. We have invested the money to properly build a respected, quality company...with superior products.

Be very cautious of "new" companies out there. Most do not have the years of experience with lampworking that is vital for the production of a safe, quality toy.

Thanks for the question

Adam