Material Safety | School classrooms, home playrooms | Industry Standard: Non-toxic materials (ASTM D4236) Our Base: 100% recycled paper (FSC certified) Our Advanced: FSC-certified + BPA-free plastics (FDA compliant) | ▲ Base: Eco-friendly & cost-effective ▲▲ Advanced: Dual certifications for safety and sustainability | Base: Slightly less durable than plastic kits Advanced: Slightly heavier packaging |
Glow Performance | Overnight projects, darkroom experiments | Industry Standard: 1-hour glow (ASTM E2073) Our Base: 2-hour glow (ASTM E2073) Our Advanced: 4-hour glow (ASTM E2073) | ▲ Base: Double industry standard duration ▲▲ Advanced: Quadruple glow time | Base: Requires 10+ minutes charging in light Advanced: Higher cost for enhanced materials |
Educational Alignment | Classroom STEM lessons, homeschooling | Industry Standard: General light properties Our Base: NGSS K-2 standards (light reflection) Our Advanced: NGSS 3-5 standards (electromagnetic spectrum) | ▲ Base: Age-appropriate for 7-10y ▲▲ Advanced: Covers advanced optics for 11-14y | Base: Limited to basic concepts Advanced: Requires prior physics knowledge |
Customization Flexibility | Creative projects, birthday parties | Industry Standard: Pre-molded shapes Our Base: Geometric shape molds (ISO 10308) Our Advanced: Glow putty for free-form sculpting | ▲ Base: Structured creativity for beginners ▲▲ Advanced: Open-ended design | Base: Less creative freedom Advanced: Requires cleanup effort |
Portability | Travel, field trips | Industry Standard: Box + small parts Our Base: Compact case (25cm³) Our Advanced: Expandable storage tray + accessories | ▲ Base: Lightweight (300g) ▲▲ Advanced: Organized storage for all ages | Base: Fewer components for complex tasks Advanced: Bulkier for travel |
Cost Efficiency | Budget-friendly purchases, bulk orders | Industry Standard: $25–$35 USD Our Base: $22 USD (15% below market) Our Advanced: $38 USD (20% above Base) | ▲ Base: Best value for basic learning ▲▲ Advanced: Premium features justify cost | Base: Limited advanced experiments Advanced: Higher price may deter budget buyers |