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Metal name tags & badges.
Brass, aluminum, or stainless steel.

Metal name tags and badges in brass, aluminum, or stainless steel, with matte, satin, or polished finishes. Standard or custom sizes and shapes. Made in Chico since 1982, with a free sample sent before you order.

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What is a metal name tag?

Choose the metal that fits the role.

Metal name tags are available in brass, aluminum, or stainless steel. Each suits a different priority — weight and cost, durability, or appearance.

Aluminum is the lightest and lowest in cost. Stainless steel is the heaviest and most scratch-resistant. Brass has a traditional gold-tone look often used for executive and formal programs.

All three take the same sizes, shapes, and backing options as the rest of the name tag line, with matte, satin, or polished finishes on stainless steel and brass.

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Metals available
METALS Brass, aluminum, or stainless steel — each with a different weight, durability, and look.
SIZES Available in 1″, 1.25″, 1.5″, or 2″ tall × 3″ wide. Custom sizes and shapes are available on request.
FINISHES Matte, satin, or polished on stainless steel and brass. Aluminum is available in full color or anodized.
Where each metal fits

Which metal fits which program.

Each metal suits a different kind of program. Here's where each one tends to be chosen.

Aluminum
Lightweight and cost-effective
The lightest and most affordable of the three metals, suited to programs ordering in higher quantities.
Aluminum
Full color or anodized
Available in full color, in white gold or silver, or anodized in black, red, or blue, engraved to silver.
Stainless steel
Maximum durability
The heaviest of the three metals, chosen for scratch resistance and an industrial look.
Stainless steel
Healthcare and field environments
Used where the tag needs to hold up to daily wear in demanding conditions.
Brass
Traditional gold-tone look
A brass, gold-tone finish often chosen for formal and executive programs.
Brass
Executive awards and formal programs
Used for executive awards, formal corporate badges, and law enforcement uniforms.
Options

Choose the metal, finish, size, and backing.

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Three finish options.
Matte, satin, and polished finishes are available on stainless steel and brass, for a look that matches your program.
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Sizes
Four standard heights — 1″, 1.25″, 1.5″, and 2″ — all 3″ wide. Need something different? Custom sizes and shapes are available.
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Backing
Choose magnetic, pin, bulldog clip, or military clutch backing, mixed within one order by wearer preference.
See magnetic backing details →
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Finishes
Matte, satin, or polished on stainless steel and brass.
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Aluminum colors
Full color in white gold or silver, or anodized in black, red, or blue, engraved to silver.
Pricing

Metal name tags are priced by project.

Every quote reflects the metal, finish, quantity, and personalization you specify. Brass, aluminum, and stainless steel each carry different material and processing costs, so we price the job rather than publish one rate that would be wrong for most orders.

Tell us what you need and we'll price it.

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Order details

Everything confirmed before production.

Metal, finish, size, backing, names, and layout are reviewed on your proof before the order is produced.

Metal
Brass, aluminum, or stainless steel
Each metal offers a different balance of weight, durability, and look.
Sizes
Four standard sizes
1″, 1.25″, 1.5″, or 2″ tall, all 3″ wide. Custom dimensions and shapes are available on request.
Finishes
Matte, satin, or polished
Available on stainless steel and brass. Aluminum is available in full color or anodized.
Backing
Magnetic, pin, clip, or clutch
Magnetic, pin, bulldog clip, and military clutch options are available. Different backing styles can be used within the same order.
Team orders
Rosters made simple
Share names and titles however is easiest — a spreadsheet, a list, even a photo of an existing tag. We build one layout and match every name to it before anything ships.
Reorders
Match what's already out there
Your metal, finish, and layout stay on file, so a new hire's tag matches the rest of the team. New names and titles reorder without another proof; a changed layout or new logo gets a fresh proof.
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Frequently asked

Metal name tags, answered.

Which metal should I choose — brass, aluminum, or stainless steel?
It depends on what matters most for your program. Aluminum is the lightest and lowest in cost. Stainless steel is the heaviest and most scratch-resistant, and holds up in healthcare and field environments. Brass has a traditional gold-tone look, often used for executive awards and formal corporate badges.
What sizes are available?
Four standard heights are available — 1″, 1.25″, 1.5″, and 2″ — all 3″ wide. Need a custom size or shape? Just let us know.
What finishes are available?
Matte, satin, or polished finishes are available on stainless steel and brass. Aluminum is available in full color or anodized instead.
What color options does aluminum come in?
Full color aluminum is available in white gold or silver. Anodized aluminum is available in black, red, or blue, engraved to silver.
What backing options are available?
Magnetic, pin, bulldog clip, or military clutch, and backing can be mixed within one team order by wearer preference. See magnetic backing details →
Are metal name tags laser engraved?
Stainless steel, brass, and anodized aluminum are laser engraved in-house in Chico. Full color aluminum is printed instead of engraved.
What do you need from me to place a team order?
Just a name and title list to get started — a spreadsheet works, or a rough list works too. We'll build one approved layout, match the roster to it, and send a proof before anything goes into production. See general ordering details →
Can I add a name later without redoing the whole order?
Yes. Your metal, finish, and approved layout are on file, so a new name or title reorders without another proof and matches the rest of the team. Only a changed layout or new logo needs a fresh proof.

Ready to order metal name tags for your team?

Send your logo, a name list, and your metal and finish preference. We'll send free samples on request and provide a proof for approval before production. Reorders match the approved layout already on file.

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