What is the toughest material for a dog name ID tag?

Stainless steel is undoubtedly the most durable material for making dog tags. Stainless steel is one of the toughest metals on the planet. It will not rust or oxidise, tarnish or fade, bend or break and has excellent scratch resistance. 

This is why stainless steel is used for kitchen cutlery, commercial kitchens, home appliances and boat fittings and gives many years of service. It is an excellent choice for active pets who enjoy outdoor walking adventures in parks and down at the beach.

At About Pets we only use premium stainless steel to produce our pet name tags. We use high power laser engraving machines to cut ultra deep into the stainless steel so that we can give you a lifetime warranty - that the engraved text will never wear off or fade to the extent that you cannot read the information.

Softer metals such as brass can oxidise and tarnish, forming a dull coating. If your pet enjoys outside jaunts in parks and down at the beach this environment can possibly turn your pet's fur coat green. 

Aluminium is a lightweight material for dog tags which can also oxidise and tarnish. As the material is thinner it can be easily get bent ,scratched or damaged. Most aluminium name tags have a print applied with the pet's details which is easy to scratch. These import details can easily wear due to the pet rubbing against household furniture and outdoor bushes etc.

Plastic printed dog name tags are the cheapest and least favourable material, as they can scratch easily, crack, break and become lost.