FAQ
Vintage Flexible Filament Bulbs FAQs
What is a flexible filament bulb?
A flexible filament bulb is a decorative LED bulb with a curved, spiral, or squiggle-shaped filament visible inside the glass. Unlike straight filament Edison bulbs, the flexible filament bends into artistic shapes that make the bulb itself a design element. Feit Electric flexible filament bulbs are available in multiple shapes and deliver warm, long-lasting LED light.
What is the difference between flexible filament and Edison filament bulbs?
Edison filament bulbs have a straight or gently looped filament — classic and refined. Flexible filament bulbs have a dramatically curved, spiral, or squiggle filament that creates a more artistic, eye-catching look. Both deliver warm decorative light, but flexible filament is the bolder design statement of the two.
What fixtures work best with flexible filament bulbs?
Flexible filament bulbs are designed for exposed-bulb fixtures where the filament is fully visible — open pendants, cage fixtures, bare-bulb sconces, and clear-shade table lamps. The spiral design loses its impact in opaque or enclosed shades. Feit Electric flexible filament bulbs use a standard E26 base and fit most open decorative fixtures.
Are flexible filament bulbs dimmable?
Some flexible filament bulbs are dimmable — check for the dimmable label on the package. Dimming enhances the warm glow and makes the spiral filament even more dramatic at lower light levels. Pair with an LED-compatible dimmer switch for best results. Feit Electric marks dimmable flexible filament bulbs clearly on every package.
What color temperature are flexible filament bulbs?
Most flexible filament bulbs produce a warm 2200K–2700K light — a soft, golden tone that complements the decorative filament design. Feit Electric flexible filament bulbs are designed to deliver warm ambient light that enhances the visual impact of the spiral filament shape.