A side-by-side overview of every material we offer — what each one is, how it looks and ages, which logo methods it supports, and when to choose it. Plywood is the only wood material we can deboss. On combined products, such as a wooden menu holder w

<p dir="ltr" id="isPasted">A side-by-side overview of every material we offer &#x2014; what each one is, how it looks and ages, which logo methods it supports, and when to choose it.</p><p dir="ltr"><img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/Aa90l7EOqA6JWorj/hc/RdOkb7oRaa2VXGNr/2026100913-b10c3862-dcb8-4873-b365-4c35f3133a5c-111.png" style="width: 698px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><h3 dir="ltr" id="isPasted"><br><span style="font-size: 16px;">Logo personalization by material</span></h3><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Material</strong></div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div data-empty="true" style="text-align: center;"><strong>Debossing</strong></div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Laser engraving</strong></div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>UV printing</strong></div></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Crazy Horse</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">&#x2713;</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">&#x2713;</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">&#x2713;</div></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Italian Leather</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">&#x2713;</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">&#x2713;</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">&#x2713;</div></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Recycled Bonded</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">&#x2713;</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">&#x2713;</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">&#x2713;</div></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Ashwood</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;" id="isPasted">&#x2014;</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">&#x2713;</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">&#x2713;</div></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Plywood</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">&#x2713;</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">&#x2713;</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">&#x2713;</div></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Walnut Veneer</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">&#x2014;</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">&#x2713;</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">&#x2713;</div></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Metal</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">&#x2014;</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">&#x2713;</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">&#x2713;</div></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Acrylic</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">&#x2014;</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">&#x2713;</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">&#x2713;</div></td></tr></tbody></table><p dir="ltr" id="isPasted"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Plywood is the only wood material we can deboss. On combined products, such as a wooden menu holder with a leather cover, the logo can be debossed on the leather part.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><br></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>How each material wears</strong></span></p><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 33.3333%;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Material</strong></div></td><td style="width: 33.3333%;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Over time</strong></div></td><td style="width: 33.3333%;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Feel</strong></div></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 33.3333%;">Crazy Horse<br></td><td style="width: 33.3333%;">Develops a deeper patina; light scratches buff out by hand<br></td><td style="width: 33.3333%;">Durable but soft, softens with age<br></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 33.3333%;">Italian Leather<br></td><td style="width: 33.3333%;">Stays flat and square; resists dirt, liquids and scratches<br></td><td style="width: 33.3333%;">Firm, substantial, keeps its stiffness<br></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 33.3333%;">Recycled Bonded<br></td><td style="width: 33.3333%;">Worn-in look from day one<br></td><td style="width: 33.3333%;">Soft and supple, no break-in<br></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 33.3333%;">Ashwood<br></td><td style="width: 33.3333%;">Holds its shape; resists wear and impact<br></td><td style="width: 33.3333%;">Warm, light for its size<br></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 33.3333%;">Plywood<br></td><td style="width: 33.3333%;">Resists warping and cracking; handles humidity better than solid wood<br></td><td style="width: 33.3333%;">Noticeably lighter than ashwood<br></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 33.3333%;">Walnut Veneer<br></td><td style="width: 33.3333%;">Stays flat; won&#x2019;t warp with changes in humidity<br></td><td style="width: 33.3333%;">Smooth, lighter than solid hardwood<br></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 33.3333%;">Stainless Steel<br></td><td style="width: 33.3333%;">Color does not change; doesn&#x2019;t chip or absorb moisture<br></td><td style="width: 33.3333%;">Rigid, lighter in the hand<br></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 33.3333%;">Brass<br></td><td style="width: 33.3333%;">Darkens toward bronze with handling<br></td><td style="width: 33.3333%;">Rigid, noticeably heavier<br></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 33.3333%;">Acrylic<br></td><td style="width: 33.3333%;">UV-stable, resists yellowing; far more impact-resistant than glass<br></td><td style="width: 33.3333%;">Smooth, light, warmer than glass<br></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br></p><p><strong>Which material to choose</strong></p><ul dir="ltr" id="isPasted"><li><strong>Vintage look that gets better with use:</strong> Crazy Horse leather, or brass.</li><li><strong>Clean, consistent look across every piece:</strong> Italian leather, or stainless steel.</li><li><strong>Volume orders on a fixed budget:</strong> Recycled Bonded (our most affordable leather) or Plywood (lighter and less expensive than ashwood).</li><li><strong>Sustainability:</strong> Recycled Bonded. It is GRS-certified and made with less water and fewer chemicals.</li><li><strong>Natural solid wood with visible grain:</strong> Ashwood.</li><li><strong>The look of walnut at a lower cost:</strong> Walnut Veneer. It&#x2019;s genuine walnut veneer, unlike our Ashwood Walnut finish, which is stained ashwood. Available on selected products only.</li><li><strong>Debossed logo on wood:</strong> Plywood only.</li><li><strong>Humid environments:</strong> Plywood, Walnut Veneer, Metal or Acrylic.</li><li><strong>Long-term pieces rather than seasonal menus:</strong> Metal.</li><li><strong>Tabletop and buffet service where glass would be a risk:</strong> Acrylic.</li></ul><hr><h3 dir="ltr" id="isPasted"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Learn more about each material</span></h3><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://shopdaddy-studio.gorgias.help/en-US/%2522crazy-horse%2522-top-grain-leather-921128" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Crazy Horse Top-Grain Leather</a> &#xB7; <a href="https://shopdaddy-studio.gorgias.help/en-US/italian-full-grain-leather-922099" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Italian Full-Grain Leather</a> &#xB7; <a href="https://shopdaddy-studio.gorgias.help/en-US/recycled-bonded-leather-1054157" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Recycled Bonded Leather</a> &#xB7; <a href="https://shopdaddy-studio.gorgias.help/en-US/ashwood-945930" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ashwood</a> &#xB7; <a href="https://shopdaddy-studio.gorgias.help/en-US/plywood-945934" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Plywood</a> &#xB7; <a href="https://shopdaddy-studio.gorgias.help/en-US/walnut-veneer-board-946123" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Walnut Veneer Board</a> &#xB7; <a href="https://shopdaddy-studio.gorgias.help/en-US/metal-8929675" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Metal</a> &#xB7; <a href="https://shopdaddy-studio.gorgias.help/en-US/acrylic-8930773" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Acrylic</a></p>

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A side-by-side overview of every material we offer — what each one is, how it looks and ages, which logo methods it supports, and when to choose it.