We are absolutely thrilled to announce the official launch of the complete Stactiles collection. Stactiles are high quality tactile stickers. They feature bright, high contrast, colors and distinct sharp textures. We specifically designed them to make the world around you much more accessible. Stactiles are unique because every single sticker is 3D printed which generates this unique shapes that you can easily feel by touch.
In this article we will dive deep into these amazing new markers. We will explain exactly what they are and how they work. You will discover why you need them in your daily life and which sets are currently available. We will also show you exactly where you can order them today. You have the exciting chance to be one of the very first people in the world to get your hands on them.
What are Stactiles?
Stactiles are high quality tactile stickers with bright colors and sharp textures. They are designed to make the world around you more accessible. Whether it is marking the buttons on your microwave, recognizing your shampoo, or labeling your favorite games; Stactiles give you the tactile information you need to find your way independently.
They are moisture and heat resistant, and you can use them on touch screens; the pressure of your finger goes right through them. Stactiles are super unique and of high quality because every individual sticker is 3D printed. Afterward, each sticker is covered with a special layer so it lasts a very long time. We manufacture the Stactiles in the Netherlands.
In total the full collection consists of 10 sets. All for different purposes and use cases. We will elaborate on these more later in the article.
Why are Stactiles unique?
You might have felt tactile labels before, but Stactiles are in a league of their own. They are absolutely nothing like the standard stickers or bump dots that you might be used to. Here is what makes them a true game-changer:
- The manufacturing process. Producing tactile stickers that feel this precise is incredibly complex. Every single sticker is 3D-printed right here in the Netherlands. It takes 7 hours, several layers of UV printing, and a high-end coating to create just one sheet!
- Sharp and Unbreakable. Thanks to this state-of-the-art technology, the textures are unbelievably crisp. They don't feel "soft" or "mushy", every shape is instantly recognizable. Plus, we use a new, flexible material that is practically unbreakable and built to withstand heavy daily use.
- Touchscreen Compatible. Yes, you read that right! Stactiles work flawlessly on touch screens. The pressure from your finger goes straight through the sticker, making those tricky modern office coffee machines or flat tablets fully accessible.
And they are designed for the real world, being diswasher safe and freezer proof! Lastly, all of the designs we have developed have gone through several testing cycles and are already being used by hundres of people with a visual impairment. All of this to make sure they live up to the needs of our community.
What can you use Stactiles for?
The possibilities are truly endless! Here are just a few ways our community is using Stactiles to transform their daily routines:
- Appliances. Make household chores a breeze for independent living by marking the start button on your washing machine, the power switch on your coffee maker, or the 200-degree mark on your oven.
- Education. Bring physical materials to life! Stactiles are fantastic for classroom activities, tactile story-building, or making graphs and educational folders accessible through touch.
- Labelling and Personalizing Items. Easily distinguish your bank cards in your wallet, mark your exact medication boxes, or organize your spice rack so you never grab the wrong jar again.
- Making Devices Accessible. Turn flat, inaccessible smart devices, remote controls, and smartphones into easy-to-use tools.
- Fun. Add touchable emojis, hearts, or musical notes to greeting cards and gifts. Accessibility should be creative and fun, too!
Which Stactiles are there?
We’re launching our lineup to include 10 unique sets, ensuring there’s a perfect tactile solution for every situation. Pricing differs slightly per country (due to shipping, import and taxes), so for the accurate pricing of the each design, please check the pricing on the collection page.
Here is a detailed look at every pack in our collection:
Stactiles - Premium Tiny Braille Stickers
This massive set features 180 individual, tiny Braille-cell stickers perfect for tight spaces. Since each sticker is a single Braille cell, you get multiple stickers for every letter. They are incredibly handy for labeling bank cards, marking medication boxes, or adding subtle tactile bumps to smartphone buttons. Each sticker contains the letter in Braille and in print (visually).
You can view this product here.
Stactiles - General Utility
Consider this your perfect kit for marking appliances. Specifically developed to make household appliances accessible, this set includes shapes like on/off buttons, - arrows for audio up/down, + and minus signs and much more. It’s perfect for creating quick reference points on smooth surfaces, like marking the essential buttons on your dishwasher or the microwave. This package includes 25 stickers.
You can view this product here.
Stactiles - Icons
This package with universally recognized symbols like arrows, power signs, and home buttons in cheerful, high-contrast colors. It’s the ultimate mix for labeling smart home devices and brightening up the items around you. We see Icons as the base set as it includes a little bit of everything! This package includes 36 stickers.
You can view this product here.
Stactiles - Washing & Drying
Do your laundry with total independence. This specialized set features symbols for temperatures (30, 40, and 60 degrees) and icons for the dryer or delicates. Stick them to your machine's dial, and you'll always know you are selecting the right cycle. This works for both the washing machine and dryer. This package includes 24 stickers.
You can view this product here. (currently sold out)
Stactiles - Basic Shapes
A versatile collection of simple, easily recognizable shapes like circles, squares, triangles and dashes. This sheet provides multiple identical shapes with varying colors and textures (so we have 3 squares all with different textures you can feel). This is great for both educational purposes and marking items around you. This package includes 24 stickers.
You can view this product here.
Stactiles - Alphabet
This pack features the complete alphabet, pairing every printed letter with its corresponding Braille character. Both of them are raised, so feelable. It's a fantastic tool for anyone learning Braille, as both the letter and the Braille cell can be felt simultaneously! Additionally, it's a great way to mark items around you. This package includes 28 stickers, the full alphabet, exlamation mark and question mark.
You can view this product here.
Stactiles - Numbers
Clear, highly durable tactile numbers from 0 to 9. Use them for anything that needs to be sequenced: setting the perfect time on a kitchen timer, marking floor buttons in a building elevator, or numbering storage boxes in the attic. This set is also focused on education with both Braille and non-Braille raised numbers. This set includes 51 stickers.
You can view this product here.
Stactiles - Emojis
Bring emotion to your tactile world! Featuring high-contrast, recognizable faces, hearts, and musical notes, this set is ideal for marking your favorite music player or leaving a heartfelt, touchable message on a birthday card for a friend.
You can view this product here.
Stactiles - QWERTY Keyboard
Transform any standard keyboard into a fully tactile experience, no need to buy a specialized one! This set includes every key on the board. By tactilely marking keys like 'F', 'J', and 'Enter', touch-typing becomes much easier and more accurate. It's great to for people who are learning to work with regular keyboard. This set features high-contrast black text on a white background. This set includes 80 stickers.
You can view this product here.
Stactiles - Numpad
The perfect companion to the QWERTY set. If you work with numbers frequently, this pack makes your entire number pad tactile, complete with raised numbers and essential function keys like Ctrl, Alt, and Shift. This set includes 50 stickers.
You can view this product here.
Ordering Stactiles
Stactiles are now available for shipping worldwide. For people in the USA, we ship from our warehouse in the USA, so there are no import duties or high shipping costs. For everyone else we ship your Stactiles directly from our office in the Netherlands. All products are shipped DDP, so there are no import duties on your end.
You can order the Stactiles directly from the Hable website, via this link. This is also where you view the current collection of Stactiles and it's availability.
For customers in Europe and the USA, Stactiles are also available on Amazon. We will include links below for all different countries.
Amazon links:
That's a wrap for this article. We hope you are as excited about the Stactiles as we are. If you have any questions, please never hesitate to reach us on support@iamhable.com.
-The Hable Team
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