Glass Highlighting - Globe - Safety Signs by Caledonia Signs

Glass highlighting globes—also known as safety decals, manifestation stickers, or visibility markers—are vital for improving the visibility of large glass panels and reducing the risk of accidental collisions. They are particularly important in public and commercial spaces where frameless or clear glass is a prominent part of the design.

These markers are installed to prevent people from walking into transparent glass surfaces, which can lead to serious injury. In modern buildings with extensive use of glass walls, doors, or partitions, the transparency of the material—especially under bright lighting or when immaculately cleaned—can make it nearly invisible. Highlighting diamonds serve as a clear visual cue that a solid barrier exists, without compromising natural light or the overall aesthetic.

Common installation sites include office buildings, schools, hospitals, shopping centres, airports, and even contemporary homes—essentially, any location that uses large panes of frameless or minimally framed glass. In many countries, including the UK, regulations such as Building Regulations Part K mandate visible markings on glass at specific heights to ensure public safety.

Glass highlighting diamonds are applied at eye level, ensuring visibility for both adults and children. In addition to their safety function, they can also be customised in various patterns, colours, or even branded designs, providing a dual benefit: enhanced visibility and visual appeal. This makes them not only a practical safety feature but also a subtle and stylish design element in modern architecture.

Materials Explained

Below is a more detailed description of the materials this particular safety sign is available in. Helping you decide which sign option is most suitable for your application.

Frosted Self-Adhesive Vinyl: Self-adhesive vinyl is easy to apply and it’s budget-friendly. Its adhesive backing allows for easy application to a variety of surfaces, however it is commonly used on glass surfaces. It is made from a translucent film with an adhesive backing, allowing it to be easily applied to windows, doors, and partitions without the need for permanent etching or sandblasting to create a frosted, etched-glass effect. One of its key benefits is privacy without sacrificing natural light. It is often used in businesses to divide workspaces while maintaining an open, light-filled environment.