Dog & Cat Tags: Material Comparison Chart

	Plain Aluminum	Colored Aluminum	Stainless Steel	Brass

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.