Braille

Kyiv Stend manufactures Braille tactile signs for accessible public buildings across the European Union. We produce compliant with EN 17210:2021, ISO 21542:2021, DIN 32976 and ISO 17049 - the reference standards for door identification, wayfinding, room numbering, floor identification, lift controls and safety signage in schools, hospitals, government buildings, transport hubs and commercial premises. Direct manufacturer since 2007. Delivery to 26 EU member states.

Materials and Construction

• Acrylic (PMMA) 3 mm base - the standard for indoor tactile signs. Excellent print adhesion for high-contrast visual layer (WCAG 2.1 minimum contrast ratio 4.5:1). Available in matte and satin finish.
• Acrylic 5 mm base - for high-traffic areas (hospitals, schools, transport hubs) where sign durability matters. Adds mechanical rigidity for larger formats (over 300 mm).
• Aluminum composite (Alucobond) - for outdoor installation, transport shelters, industrial facilities where UV and moisture resistance are critical.
• UV printing for the visual layer (large-format graphics, pictograms per ISO 7010, colour text). Solvent printing available for outdoor formats.
• Braille elements - hemispherical acrylic dots bonded to the base per DIN 32976 (dot base diameter 1.5 mm, dot height 0.6-0.9 mm). Not embossed, not printed. This method survives cleaning cycles, direct contact and outdoor weathering.

Rounded Corners - a Small Detail That Matters

All tactile signs are supplied with rounded corners (radius 3-5 mm depending on size). Sharp corners on a wall-mounted sign at hand height are a snag hazard - and in a school corridor, a hospital ward or an assisted-living facility this becomes a real injury risk. EN 17210 recommends rounded edges on all wall-mounted elements within reach. Our default radius is 5 mm; on request we produce 3 mm or 8 mm.

Compliance with EU Standards

National equivalents in EU member states - DIN (Germany), NF (France), UNI (Italy), PN (Poland), SFS (Finland) - transpose these EN and ISO documents with local mounting-height ranges and language requirements. Our production covers the EN / ISO base; on request we adapt the visual layer to a specific national annex.

Ordering Notes

• Provide the intended language(s) for Braille text - we produce in English, German, French, Italian, Polish, Ukrainian and Russian. For other EU languages send the Braille transcription with the order.
• Standard sizes we hold as templates: 100x100 mm (room number), 150x150 mm (door pictogram), 200x100 mm (room name), 250x250 mm (lift floor identification). Custom dimensions - no problem, we produce from a single unit.
• For public tender specifications send the project reference and standard framework (EN 17210, national annex, additional requirements). We return a technical proposal within 2 working days.
• Colour contrast on the visual layer follows WCAG 2.1 (minimum 4.5:1) and ISO 21542 (minimum 70 LRV difference). Default combinations: dark text on white base, white text on dark base, high-contrast blue on light grey.

Why Order from Kyiv Stend

• Direct manufacturer since 2007 - own workshop in Kyiv, no resellers in the chain.
• Documented EU compliance (EN 17210, ISO 21542, DIN 32976, ISO 17049) - specifiers, architects and general contractors get a clean line item for tender documents.
• Free design mock-ups before production starts. Approved sample delivered on request for large tenders.
• Direct delivery to 26 EU member states via Nova Poshta International, DHL, GLS and DPD. Spain served separately (our ES operation).
• VAT reverse charge under Directive 2006/112/EC Article 138 for EU B2B buyers with a valid VAT number.