Stainless steel tactile strips, also called tactile bars or corduroy hazard warning surfaces, provide essential directional guidance and hazard alerts for blind and partially sighted pedestrians. Their raised elongated pattern helps users detect path changes or hazards underfoot, while delivering a durable, slip-resistant solution suitable for indoor and outdoor stairs, platforms, and public spaces.
These tactile strips are ideal where directional cues or hazard warnings are needed, including:
Our tactile strips and corduroy bars deliver a low-maintenance solution to improve public safety and accessibility while fully meeting UK building regulations, including BS 8300 and Part M.
Raised stainless steel strips that provide directional guidance and hazard alerts for visually impaired pedestrians. Also referred to as tactile strips or corduroy hazard warning surfaces.
Staircases, transport platforms, building entrances, pedestrian crossings, and areas where hazard warning surfaces are needed.
Yes. Some corduroy tactile strips meet BS 8300, Part M, and Equality Act 2010 standards.
Absolutely. High-grade stainless steel ensures durability and slip resistance in wet or high-traffic areas.
All three terms describe raised stainless steel patterns that provide directional guidance and hazard warnings for visually impaired pedestrians. They are fully BS 8300 and Part M compliant.