Love that they are individually wrapped, great for keeping in a glove box, backpack, first aid kit etc. The red ribbon is just a thin one Line. but does the job (suggestion: tie the ends together as they come off very easily. Tested a glowstick last night and took photos when the 1st activated at 8pm, after 4pm at midnight and this morning at 6am. For Start SUPER bright which is amazing!After 4 hours it's still bright but faint.After 10 hours there is no glow at all it wasn't an accident but still not what I expected.