Abstract: A multi-layer tag includes a first/top layer fabricated from a first material that is a first color and a second/lower layer in abutting relation to the first/top layer, the second/lower layer fabricated from a second material that is a second color. The first/top layer includes engraved region(s) that expose portion(s) of the second/lower layer. The first color may be a contrasting color relative to the second color and at least one of the first/top layer and the second/lower layer may be pre-molded with information. A method for fabricating a multi-layer tag includes molding a first/top layer from a first material characterized by a first color, molding a second/lower layer in abutting relation to the first/top layer, the second/lower layer fabricated from a second material that is a second color that contrasts relative to the first color. Engraving the first/top layer defines engraved region(s) that expose portion(s) of the second/lower layer.

Abstract: Products, systems and methods are provided for applying a tag or other label/indicia to an item, particularly an item with a circular, elliptical or irregular cross-section. The tag may take various forms. The tags may be secured to a variety of items, e.g., hoses, pipes, equipment, powered industrial units, and the like. The disclosed products, systems and methods allow the tag/label/indicia to be secured relative to the item in an easy and efficient manner. In addition, the securement mechanism includes cooperative mushroom style hooks and loops, and is generally susceptible to only a single use and is disabled and/or ineffectual if the securement is “reversed/undone” and reuse of the securement mechanism is attempted.