Dog & Cat Tags: Material Comparison Chart
| Plain Aluminum | Colored Aluminum | Stainless Steel | Brass | |
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| Price Level | $ | $$ | $$$ | $$$$ |
| Colors | Plain (Silver) | Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Turquoise, Blue, Purple, Gold, Black, White | Plain (Silver) | Plain (Bronze) |
| Thickness | .050”
.064″ |
.050”
.064” |
.031” | .036” |
| Material | 3003 1/2 hard temper | 3003 1/2 hard temper | Type 430 2BA finish (Shiny, attracted to magnet, slightly corrosive) | Alloy 260 70/30 – 1/2 hard temper |
| Benefits / Uses | .050″ Plain Aluminum is the best choice for those looking for a low cost option. | .050” – Standard 1-year tags.
.064” – 3-year tags To help differentiate tags by year from a distance, color is the best option because you can rotate colors. Rabies Tags – NASPHV recommended color of the year |
3 year tag
Lifetime tags |
Has a shinny surface that gives it a high-quality look. |
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