Braille and Tactile Signs UK Trade Supplier

Western Signs has been a dedicated, trade-only supplier of braille and tactile signage for over two decades. With four in-house machines, we’re equipped to meet tight deadlines and large-volume requirements with ease.
We manufacture braille and tactile signs using a wide range of materials to suit different environments and applications, including:

- Rowmark ADA-compliant plastics
- Anti-glare acrylic
- Aluminium
- Modular systems such as Slatz and Slim Slatz
- Solid stainless steel panels – a durable, high-end option few other suppliers offer

We also engrave traffolyte signage on the same machines, providing additional flexibility for your projects.

Western Signs has been a dedicated, trade-only supplier of braille and tactile signage for over two decades. With four in-house machines, we’re equipped to meet tight deadlines and large-volume requirements with ease.
We manufacture braille and tactile signs using a wide range of materials to suit different environments and applications, including:

- Rowmark ADA-compliant plastics
- Anti-glare acrylic
- Aluminium
- Modular systems such as Slatz and Slim Slatz
- Solid stainless steel panels – a durable, high-end option few other suppliers offer

We also engrave traffolyte signage on the same machines, providing additional flexibility for your projects.

Why Braille & Tactile Signage Are Important

With millions living with sight impairment in the UK, creating inclusive environments is paramount. Braille and tactile signs are a fundamental element of accessible design, enabling visually impaired employees, visitors and customers to navigate buildings independently and make informed decisions.

Beyond enhancing user experience, providing accessible signage helps businesses avoid frustration and anxiety for visually impaired individuals, fostering a positive impression and demonstrating care. Crucially, these signs play a vital role in safety, helping people locate essential areas like emergency exits and remain safe within premises.

Compliance with UK Accessibility Legislation

Ensuring your projects meet legal requirements is non-negotiable. Our braille and tactile signs are manufactured to comply with the latest UK accessibility standards, building on key legislation:

Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA): This act established the duty for service providers to make 'reasonable adjustments' to be more inclusive. Signage is a key area for such adjustments.

Equality Act 2010: Superseding the DDA, this act consolidates and strengthens the legal framework for equality, requiring reasonable adjustments to avoid discrimination against disabled people.

We manufacture our signs with guidance to conform to these acts, ensuring your installations are legally compliant while significantly enhancing accessibility.

Understanding Braille and Tactile Signs

Braille and tactile signs serve distinct but complementary purposes for visually impaired users. Effective accessible signage combines both tactile lettering and braille translation to support a wider range of users.

Tactile Signage

Embossed lettering, symbols or pictograms that can be understood through touch. Widely recognised symbols, such as the disabled wheelchair pictogram, are commonly used.

Braille Signage:

Raised dots read by touch, offering the same information as written text.

Trade-Focused Braille & Tactile Signage Solutions

We work exclusively with sign companies across the UK, supplying high-quality braille and tactile signage built to last. Our solutions are designed to meet your project needs:

  • High-quality products, made from carefully selected materials to suit high-traffic and public environments
  • Custom design solutions to meet your clients’ exact briefs
  • Comprehensive product range:
  • Wayfinding signs
  • Room identification
  • Safety signs
  • Facility identification
  • Directional & information signs
  • Floor level indicators
  • Hazard & prohibition signs
  • All signs are produced in-house for quality control and fast turnaround.

Designed for Maximum Usability and Compliance

Our signs include key design features to ensure compliance and usability:

  • Finish: Non-reflective matte surfaces with domed, smooth braille
  • Placement & consistency: Braille positioned below tactile lettering; signs aligned and mounted at touchable height
  • Colour & contrast: strong colour contrast for visibility
  • Text properties: Simple fonts and adjusted spacing using recognised symbols

Typical Use Cases & Client Sectors

Braille and tactile signs are essential in:

  • Healthcare: Hospitals, clinics, pharmacies
  • Education: Schools, universities, libraries
  • Public Sector: Government buildings, councils
  • Offices & Workplaces: Industrial and corporate sites
  • Retail & Hospitality: Shops, hotels, restaurants
  • Transport: Airports, train stations, car parks
  • Leisure & Culture: Museums, gyms, sports venues

Why Partner with Western Signs?

  • Trade-only supplier: We support sign businesses exclusively
  • Accessibility expertise: Decades of knowledge and compliance assurance
  • Built to last: Proven processes and high-quality materials
  • Reliable support: Expert guidance from enquiry to install
  • Timely delivery: Fast, reliable UK manufacturing
  • Competitive pricing: Quality solutions at fair trade rates
  • Long-term partnership: Trust us to be part of your success

Ready to Deliver Accessible Signage?

Whether you're quoting for a single sign or a complete building system, we're here to help you deliver accessible signage that meets every spec.

Contact us using the form below or call us direct on 01373 858 440 or email sales@westernsigns.co.uk