Most identification tags end up in a kitchen drawer, and the reason is almost always the noise. A dangling disc chimes against the collar buckle all day, wakes the house at three in the morning when a dog has a scratch, and catches on crate bars and radiator grilles. A tag that slides flat onto the collar strap makes none of that racket and has nothing sticking out to snag.

Stainless steel is what you want on something that lives outdoors and gets wet, since brass wears soft and aluminium goes illegible within a year of ordinary dog life. Silicone loops hold this one against the strap so it sits flush rather than swinging about, and the flat face is left blank and smooth so an engraver has a clean surface to work on. Sizes S, M and L cover different collar widths, in finishes including black, white, pink, red and rose red.

• Stainless steel tag for everyday outdoor wear
• Slides onto the collar strap and sits flat
• Silicone loops keep it silent and snag-free
• Blank face ready for engraving
• Sizes S, M and L for different collar widths
• Several colours and ribbon finishes

Two things worth knowing. The tag arrives blank, so engraving is arranged separately, and the details worth putting on are your mobile number and, if there is room, the word microchipped. A name on its own helps a stranger call your dog over but does nothing to help them reach you. Also check the width of your collar strap against the size before ordering, since a tag that is too narrow will not slide on.

Who it's for: owners of dogs and cats who want identification that stays on the collar, stays readable, and stays quiet.