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Fibre Optic Cables
Premium PMMA fibre optic cable engineered for star ceilings, pool lighting, signage, sensory environments, and architectural features. No electricity at the point of light. No heat. No compromise.
Engineered for every application
The right cable for your project.
Seven bare fibre diameters from 0.50 mm to 3.00 mm. Sheathed end-emitting for controlled point light. Multi-core side-emitting for continuous glow. Wire tension for suspended features. All premium PMMA, stocked in Australia, and available for custom cutting and prefabrication to your exact specifications.
Starting from $1.16 per metre for 0.50mm bare fibre.
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Bare fibre diameters
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Cable configurations
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Choose your configuration
Cable types
End-emitting or side-emitting. Bare, sheathed, single-core or multi-core. Each configuration is designed for a specific light output and application. All cables sold by the metre. Not sure which you need? Read the end-emitting vs side-emitting guide.
Bare fibre · Single core
Non-insulated PMMA strand
Single-core PMMA with no outer sheath, so it emits a bright point at the tip and a soft side glow along its length. The lowest cost per metre and the most common choice for star ceilings threaded through panels or plasterboard. Sold per metre from $1.16.
0.50 mm · 0.75 mm · 1.00 mm · 1.50 mm · 2.00 mm · 2.50 mm · 3.00 mm
End-emitting · Sheathed
Point-source light
Light emits from the tip of each fibre strand only, with a UV-protected black sheath containing the glow along the run. Used for pool floors, landscape markers, constellation walls and fibre optic downlight fittings where stray light must be controlled.
Single and multi-strand, clean-cut or lens-fitted ends
Side-emitting · Multi-core
360° linear glow
Light radiates along the full length of the cable, creating a continuous neon-like glow. Perfect for pool perimeters, signage lettering, edge outlines, and architectural contour lighting. Chlorine and saltwater resistant. Sold per metre.
4 mm · 8 mm · 13.50 mm · 18 mm outer diameter
Side-emitting · Wire tension
Suspended features
Multi-strand side-emitting cable with an internal wire tension core for suspended lighting features. Supports crystal fittings and long-run applications up to 30 metres. UV-protected clear sheath.
13.50 mm diameter with tension wire
End-emitting · Pre-terminated
Ready-to-install bundles
Pre-terminated fibre bundles with multiple strands for star ceilings and car headliners. Factory-finished common end fits directly into LightEFX illuminators. Choose your strand count and length.
Multiple strand counts and lengths available
Why buy fibre optic cable from LightEFX?
We are an Australian manufacturer and supplier of fibre optic lighting systems, not a reseller. That means better pricing, technical support, and cable options that match your project exactly.
Per-metre pricing
No forced roll purchases. Buy 1 metre for a repair, 50 metres for a room, or 500 metres for a commercial fit-out. Same quality at every length.
Custom prefabrication
LightEFX can cut, terminate, and bundle fibre cable to your exact project specifications. Saves time on site and reduces waste.
Complete system supplier
Cable, illuminators, fittings, panels, and controls from one source. No compatibility guesswork. One supplier, one point of contact.
Australian stock, fast shipping
All cable is held in our Australian warehouse. No waiting on overseas shipments. Orders dispatched promptly for projects on deadline.
Part of the system
Fibre optic cable is only part of the picture
Every fibre installation needs a light engine, fittings, and often a control layer. LightEFX supplies the complete chain from illuminator to finished light point.
Light engines
LED illuminators from 3 W to 130 W DMX. RGB colour, white, and tuneable options.
Fittings
Stainless steel paver fittings, pool wall fittings, downlight kits, and cable ducts.
StarEFX panels
Acoustic ceiling panels with integrated fibre optic starlight. Factory-terminated cable.
Full ecosystem
Networked lighting platform connecting fibre optics, LED, acoustic panels, and automation.
Where fibre optic cable is specified
Fibre optic cable delivers light without electricity at the point of use, making it inherently safe for wet areas, hazardous zones, and sensitive environments.
Star ceilings
Residential, commercial, and healthcare star ceiling installations using end-emitting fibre threaded through panels or plasterboard. See what a fibre optic star ceiling is.
Pool, spa and water features
Underwater pool floors, walls, and perimeter lighting with zero electrical risk in the water. Size a job with the pool lighting calculator.
Sensory environments
Tactile, safe fibre bundles and curtains for therapeutic spaces, de-escalation rooms, and paediatric environments in schools and healthcare.
Signage and architecture
Edge lighting, landscape borders, illuminated lettering, and architectural feature lines using side-emitting cable in indoor and outdoor applications.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy fibre optic cable by the metre instead of a full roll?
Yes. LightEFX sells all fibre optic cable by the single metre with 1 metre increments. There is no minimum roll purchase. This is ideal for small repairs, prototyping, or projects where you need a precise length without paying for leftover cable you will not use.
What is the difference between end-emitting and side-emitting fibre optic cable?
End-emitting cable produces a point of light at the tip of the fibre. It is used in star ceilings, constellation walls, and downlight fittings where individual light points are needed. Side-emitting cable glows along its entire length, producing a continuous neon-like line of light. It is used for pool perimeters, signage, and architectural edge lighting. Our full cable types guide compares both side by side.
How much fibre optic cable do I need for a star ceiling?
As a rule of thumb, allow one strand per star and measure the run from the illuminator position to each star point, adding roughly 15 per cent for slack and termination. A typical 4 x 4 metre bedroom ceiling at 150 stars uses somewhere between 400 and 600 metres of 0.75 mm bare fibre. Because LightEFX sells by the metre you can order the exact figure rather than rounding up to the next roll. The StarEFX modular panel calculator will do the sums for a panel-based ceiling.
Is fibre optic cable safe to use in pools and wet areas?
Yes. Fibre optic cable carries light, not electricity. There is no electrical current in the fibre itself, so there is zero shock risk at the light point. The light source (illuminator) is installed in a dry, accessible location away from the water. LightEFX side-emitting cables are also chlorine and saltwater resistant.
What diameter fibre optic cable do I need?
For star ceilings, 0.75 mm and 1.00 mm are the most common choices. They produce a realistic star effect and are easy to thread through panels. For brighter individual points, 1.50 mm to 3.00 mm gives a more prominent light. For side-emitting linear glow effects, cable diameter determines brightness. If you are unsure, contact us and we will recommend the right size for your application.
Do I need an illuminator to use fibre optic cable?
Yes. Fibre optic cable does not produce its own light. It transmits light from an LED illuminator (also called a light engine or light source). LightEFX supplies illuminators from 3 W for small feature projects up to 130 W DMX units for large commercial installations. All cables are compatible with our illuminator range.
Guides and planning tools
Work out cable type, quantity and illuminator size before you order.
Cable types guide
End-emitting versus side-emitting explained, with the applications each one suits.
Star ceiling guide
How a fibre optic star ceiling is built, what it costs, and which cable diameter to use.
Pool lighting calculator
Estimate side-emitting cable length and illuminator wattage for a pool or spa.
StarEFX panel calculators
Plan a panel-based star ceiling: modular or slat panel.
Specification resources
Technical data sheets
Cable specifications, light output, bend radius, and material data for each fibre type.
Cable selection guide
Application-based guide to selecting the right fibre type, diameter, and construction.
Product samples
Physical cable samples for specification and testing. Available on request.
Need help selecting cable?
Tell us the application, the space, and the effect you are trying to achieve. We will recommend the right fibre type, diameter, and length for your project.
