In creating nametags, one of the concerns you will have would be what material would best suit your needs. There are a number of name tag materials that you can use and the choice usually falls down to certain factors that include budget, usage and design considerations. Before you can choose the material you need for your name tags, you first need to come up with your nametag design.
In creating a name tag design, your first consideration would be the people who will use these and where these are to be used. For example, if these tags are to be used by students, then the information that should be placed on these should include the first name, last name and grade or course of the student. If you want the student to use this tag for more than one year, then the grade or year of the student may be omitted.
Materials that can be used for name tag creation include metals like aluminum, stainless steel and brass. If you feel that these are too expensive for your needs, you can opt for tags that are made out of plastic or paper that is laminated. This is where the budget factor comes in.
If you are to base your decisions on durability alone, then metal nametags are your best bet. The metals that you will be using will be those that are corrosion resistant and tarnish resistant. These may also be impervious to abrasions and scratches, should you desire, and this can be done with the help of a protective overlaminate.
The marking method that is usually utilized when it comes to name tags is engraving, and both material types (plastic and metal) are well suited for this. If you are to use paper however, then printing is what you need. For metal name tags, you can also opt for embossing or etching, depending again on your budget and your name tag design.
The materials you choose for these tags will have a bearing on the marking methods that you can use. With metal tags, you can choose to use a wide array of marking options that include photosensitizing, stonewear process and laser marking, to name a few. With plastic tags, your options are fewer and the resulting tags can also be less attractive compared to those that are made out of metal.