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Muirhead launch collection for visually impaired travellers

12/03/2025
Muirhead launch collection for visually impaired travellers
Leather manufacturer Muirhead, part of Scottish Leather Group, has introduced a new seat cover design to improve accessibility for blind and visually impaired travellers. Part of the ‘Sensation’ collection, this design incorporates texture, colour contrast, and tactile elements.

The 2025 collection showcases the diverse needs in aircraft cabin design, featuring tactile and high-contrast elements for independent navigation with a calming earth tone palette. 

Advanced embossing and digital printing have created raised seat numbers and Braille-embossed safety instructions, in collaboration with students from the Royal National College for the Blind. Headrests also include printed seat numbers for low-vision passengers.

Lead designer Jamie O’Donnell highlighted that the design enhances confidence and dignity for blind and visually impaired travellers, integrating accessibility features without sacrificing style.


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