| 9ct
Gold |
Silver |
Titanium |
Surgical
Steel |
PTFE |
Acrylic |
BioFlex |
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| Usable in most body piercings | YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
| Suitable for healed piercings | YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
| Suitable for fresh piercings | YES |
YES |
YES |
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| Anti-allergenic /non reactive | YES |
YES |
YES |
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| Faster healing time | YES |
YES |
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| Adjustable length | YES |
YES |
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| Hygienic / non stick | YES |
YES |
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| Bio-chemically stable | YES |
YES |
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| Inert material | YES |
YES |
YES |
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| Suitable for hiding piercings | YES |
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| Non brittle / crush resistant | YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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| Flexible | YES |
YES |
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| Holds its shape | YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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| Low heat conductivity (sunbathing) | YES |
YES |
YES |
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| Steam sterilisable | YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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| Can be coloured | YES |
YES |
YES |
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| Can be UV Reactive | YES |
YES |
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| Transparent / clear | YES |
YES |
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| Ultra light / low density | YES |
YES |
YES |
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| Very slow migration rate | YES |
YES |
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| Self-tapping | YES |
YES |
YES |
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| Cost effective / Versatile | YES |
YES |