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Product features

  • 3 design awards: iF, Good Design, Red Dot
  • Stainless steel V2A, satin finish, 2 mm relief
  • Tactile orientation, language-independent toilet signs
  • Men & Women: Variant can be used individually or as a pair
  • Part of the PHOS sign system, self-adhesive with template

Description

The PHOS stainless steel toilet pictograms clearly and intuitively identify men's and women's toilets. The 2 mm thick relief supports haptic perception and ensures safe orientation in public facilities, companies, hotels, clinics, catering and private areas. The symbols are self-adhesive and applied to clean, smooth surfaces and blend harmoniously into architecture and signage systems thanks to their satin finish.

Dimensions

  • Width 95 mm
  • Height 110 mm
  • Thickness 2 mm

Project dimensions on request.

Application

Signage for toilet doors in offices, hotels, clinics, catering, public facilities and residential areas. Suitable substrates: painted wood, coated boards, glass, metal and smooth plastics.

Origin + finish

High-quality German laser production from V2A stainless steel, finely finished by hand. Surface: vertically brushed, satin finish.More about the stainless steel and surface >>

Design

The clear signs are part of the PHOS sign system. They enable barrier-free, language-independent orientation and support efficient wayfinding in architecture and interiors.

Design awards

  • Red Dot Design Award 2000
  • IF Product Design Award 1998
  • Good Design Award 1999

Other variants

Mounting + delivery

Supplied with mounting template and self-adhesive backing. Clean the surface free of dust and grease, align with the template and press on firmly. Final adhesion after a short time. The packaging is assembled by hand: form-fitting, compact and reliably protected.

Notes

  • Only stick to smooth, stable, clean surfaces
  • Not suitable for rough, siliconised or damp surfaces
  • Check adhesion on a sample surface before series installation

Selected references

Used in museums, hotels, catering, clinics, companies and public institutions.
Examples: Porsche Design, Ludwigsburg (D) | Vitra, Weil am Rhein (D) | iF International Forum Design, Hanover (D) | Glyptothek, Munich (D) | Charité, Berlin (D) | City of Zurich (CH) | Technical Museum Vienna (AT) | German Embassy Lisbon (PT) | Hilton Mainz (D) | Villeroy & Boch, Mettlach (D) | Festspielhaus Baden-Baden (D) | Representation of the European Commission, Berlin (D) | NABU, Berlin (D) | Historical Museum Basel (CH)

Downloads

PDF Product Data Sheet PDF assembly instructions Tender Specification Inquiries

Reviews

Fast processing
5 WACKER ZEIGER ARCHITEKTEN g.

Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Fast processing

Many thanks for the fast processing! Fritz G. , Hamburg (DE)

Our feedback:
Very nice design
5 Victor T.

Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Very nice design

Your product arrived quickly and fully meets our expectations. expectations. It is a very nice design and well made, The packaging with the template is very efficient and helpful. Thank you very much, gladly again! Victor T., Munich (D)

Our feedback:
Everything super
5 Nicole V.

Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Everything super

Everything was great, gladly again! Thank you very much! Nicole V., Bochum (DE)

Our feedback:
Superbly great
5 Reinhard F.

Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Superbly great

Great products - simple processing - excellent support. Great service Reinhard F., Raubling-Reschenhart (DE)

Our feedback:
Top
5 Ralf S.

Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Top

Top, gladly again! Ralf S., Erfurt (DE)

Our feedback:
It fits perfectly
5 Kristina D.

Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

It fits perfectly

Many thanks for the pictogram and the office labelling train. It fits perfectly - looks good. Thank you also for the uncomplicated processing of our order. Kristina D., Schwerin (DE)

Our feedback:
Perfect advice
5 Angelika H.

Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect advice

08/15 WC signs were out of the question after the remodelling of our restaurant. We came across PHOS Design on Google. Perfect advice, prompt service and even the special order of a sign worked out perfectly. Always happy to return. Angelika H., Riedholz (CH)

Our feedback:
Can only recommend
5 Manfred R.

Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Can only recommend

I was very satisfied with the process, advice and delivery of the goods and can only recommend them. recommend them to others. The assembly and installation was well described. Manfred R., Weingarten (DE)

Our feedback:
Much more impressive in reality
5 Ron W.

Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Much more impressive in reality

Your pictogram looks even more impressive in reality than I have seen it I have seen on your website so far. Stainless steel in the hands of (PHOS) artists is a fascinating material. The pictogram is really something and I am very pleased very pleased that I decided in favour of this PHOS pictogram. Thank you thank you again for your time and effort. Ron W., Holzgerlingen (DE)

Our feedback:
Very high quality
5 Cordula B.

Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Very high quality

Very high quality product, individual product customisation and fast delivery. delivery. Everything perfect, thank you very much! Heiko F., Neustadt (DE)

Our feedback:
FAQ: Practical tips – good to know
The symbols are used to indicate toilet facilities in public buildings, businesses, hotels, clinics, restaurants and in private homes.
The pictograms adhere securely to smooth, clean and sturdy surfaces such as painted wood, glass, metal, coated panels or smooth plastics.
The pictograms have a self-adhesive backing. They can be positioned precisely using the template provided. It is important to ensure the surface is clean and free from dust and grease.
Yes, the stainless steel surface is corrosion-resistant and can be used both indoors and outdoors.
Do not install on rough, silicone-coated or damp surfaces. For mass production, it is advisable to test the adhesion on a sample surface beforehand.
The pictograms are made of 2 mm-thick stainless steel. The subtle relief also aids tactile perception and ensures clear wayfinding.
The symbols are supplied with a self-adhesive backing and a fitting template. The packaging is compact, a perfect fit and provides reliable protection for the product.

Reviews

Fast processing
5 WACKER ZEIGER ARCHITEKTEN g.

Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Fast processing

Many thanks for the fast processing! Fritz G. , Hamburg (DE)

Our feedback:
Very nice design
5 Victor T.

Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Very nice design

Your product arrived quickly and fully meets our expectations. expectations. It is a very nice design and well made, The packaging with the template is very efficient and helpful. Thank you very much, gladly again! Victor T., Munich (D)

Our feedback:
Everything super
5 Nicole V.

Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Everything super

Everything was great, gladly again! Thank you very much! Nicole V., Bochum (DE)

Our feedback:
Superbly great
5 Reinhard F.

Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Superbly great

Great products - simple processing - excellent support. Great service Reinhard F., Raubling-Reschenhart (DE)

Our feedback:
Top
5 Ralf S.

Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Top

Top, gladly again! Ralf S., Erfurt (DE)

Our feedback:
It fits perfectly
5 Kristina D.

Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

It fits perfectly

Many thanks for the pictogram and the office labelling train. It fits perfectly - looks good. Thank you also for the uncomplicated processing of our order. Kristina D., Schwerin (DE)

Our feedback:
Perfect advice
5 Angelika H.

Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect advice

08/15 WC signs were out of the question after the remodelling of our restaurant. We came across PHOS Design on Google. Perfect advice, prompt service and even the special order of a sign worked out perfectly. Always happy to return. Angelika H., Riedholz (CH)

Our feedback:
Can only recommend
5 Manfred R.

Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Can only recommend

I was very satisfied with the process, advice and delivery of the goods and can only recommend them. recommend them to others. The assembly and installation was well described. Manfred R., Weingarten (DE)

Our feedback:
Much more impressive in reality
5 Ron W.

Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Much more impressive in reality

Your pictogram looks even more impressive in reality than I have seen it I have seen on your website so far. Stainless steel in the hands of (PHOS) artists is a fascinating material. The pictogram is really something and I am very pleased very pleased that I decided in favour of this PHOS pictogram. Thank you thank you again for your time and effort. Ron W., Holzgerlingen (DE)

Our feedback:
Very high quality
5 Cordula B.

Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Very high quality

Very high quality product, individual product customisation and fast delivery. delivery. Everything perfect, thank you very much! Heiko F., Neustadt (DE)

Our feedback:

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Quality workmanship – quality directly from the manufacturer

PHOS stands for top quality, timeless design, and sustainable production. With 30 years of experience in architecture, we know what matters – our products are functional, aesthetic, and designed to last.
Our manufacturing facility in Karlsruhe stands for 100% Made in Germany and down-to-earth, value-oriented production:

  • Directly from the manufacturer – with a 10-year warranty and lifetime repair service.
  • Manufacturing to order – efficient, tailored to your needs, and without the need for storage.
  • Circular & durable– Resource-efficient with green electricity and a closed material cycle.
  • Regional cycles – Sustainable value creation through close cooperation with local partners.

With PHOS, you are investing in genuine craftsmanship – made to order, with architectural appeal, sustainable, and high quality.

Factory management
FAQ: Practical tips – good to know
The symbols are used to indicate toilet facilities in public buildings, businesses, hotels, clinics, restaurants and in private homes.
The pictograms adhere securely to smooth, clean and sturdy surfaces such as painted wood, glass, metal, coated panels or smooth plastics.
The pictograms have a self-adhesive backing. They can be positioned precisely using the template provided. It is important to ensure the surface is clean and free from dust and grease.
Yes, the stainless steel surface is corrosion-resistant and can be used both indoors and outdoors.
Do not install on rough, silicone-coated or damp surfaces. For mass production, it is advisable to test the adhesion on a sample surface beforehand.
The pictograms are made of 2 mm-thick stainless steel. The subtle relief also aids tactile perception and ensures clear wayfinding.
The symbols are supplied with a self-adhesive backing and a fitting template. The packaging is compact, a perfect fit and provides reliable protection for the product.

Service + Advice

Service + Advice

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Phone: +49 721 5307720
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