{"id":1014,"date":"2026-06-01T13:12:49","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T11:12:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shotofink.nl\/?page_id=1014"},"modified":"2026-06-02T12:58:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T10:58:01","slug":"piercing-materialen","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shotofink.nl\/en\/piercing-materialen\/","title":{"rendered":"Materials"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1014\" class=\"elementor elementor-1014\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7426c920 animated-slow e-flex e-con-boxed elementor-invisible e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7426c920\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation_mobile&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ff49df e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5ff49df\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a0fd027 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4a0fd027\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Piercing Materials<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-505bff5e animated-slow elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"505bff5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">On this page, you will find information about the materials we use for our piercings and why we choose them.\n<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-294cc845 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"294cc845\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation_mobile&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32efb2d e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"32efb2d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9859e62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9859e62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/safepiercing.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/shotofink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/APPLogo_Member_small-scaled.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-681\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c82818 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1c82818\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/appbenelux.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/shotofink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/APP-Benelux-logo-vector-black-kopie.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-686\" alt=\"Association of professional piercers\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bc7168 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0bc7168\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation_mobile&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1><span class=\"s1\"><b>Materials<\/b><\/span><\/h1><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2><span class=\"s1\"><b>Safety and quality comes first<\/b><\/span><\/h2><p class=\"p3\">The quality of a piercing is determined not only by the piercing technique itself, but also by the material of the jewelry. For this reason, we exclusively use high-quality materials that are suitable for long-term contact with the body and meet the highest standards within the professional piercing industry.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><span class=\"s1\"><b>Implant grade titanium<\/b><\/span><\/h4><p class=\"p3\">Most piercings are performed using implant-grade titanium of medical quality.<\/p><p class=\"p4\">We only use:<\/p><ul><li><span class=\"s1\">Ti-6Al-4V-ELI (ASTM-F136 \/ ISO 5832-3)<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"s1\">Ti-6Al-7Nb (ASTM-F1295 \/ ISO 5832-11)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"p3\">These materials are widely used in medical implants around the world and are known for their excellent biocompatibility, durability, and comfort when worn.<\/p><p class=\"p3\">All titanium jewelry we use complies with the legal requirements for initial piercings as set out in Annex XVII of the European REACH Regulation, as well as the guidelines established by the Association of Professional Piercers (APP).<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><span class=\"s1\"><b>Solid gold<\/b><\/span><\/h4><p class=\"p3\">In addition to titanium, many piercings can be performed with solid 14k or 18k gold ends from the initial piercing appointment, allowing for a more luxurious aesthetic without compromising safety or quality.<\/p><p class=\"p3\">We exclusively use jewelry that is suitable for fresh piercings and complies with ASTM F-2923 and ASTM F-2999 standards. This allows you to choose a more luxurious look from the start without compromising on safety or quality.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2><span class=\"s1\"><b>Why do we use bars\/posts instead of rings?<\/b><\/span><\/h2><p class=\"p3\">For nearly all fresh piercings, we choose either a straight or curved bar as the initial jewelry.<\/p><p class=\"p4\">A post\/bar:<\/p><ul><li><span class=\"s1\">Gives less friction during healing<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"s1\">Minimizes pressure<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"s1\">Promotes a smooth healing process<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"s1\">Minimizes chances of irritation<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"p3\">Exceptions include septum, daith, and certain genital piercings, for which a different style of jewelry is anatomically more appropriate.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"p3\">After healing a bar can be switched to a ring.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2><span class=\"s1\"><b>Threadless or internally threaded<\/b><\/span><\/h2><p class=\"p3\">We exclusively work with threadless or internally threaded jewelry.<\/p><p class=\"p3\">With these systems, no external threading is present on the wearable portion of the jewelry. This helps prevent damage to the healing piercing channel during jewelry insertion or replacement.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2><span class=\"s1\"><b>The importance of surface finish<\/b><\/span><\/h2><p class=\"p3\">The surface finish plays a big part in the healing process.<\/p><p class=\"p3\">Our implant-grade titanium jewellery is produced with the utmost care and complies with DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement). Each piece is hand-polished and inspected to ensure a mirror-smooth finish, helping to prevent micro-imperfections that could cause irritation or allow bacteria to settle.<\/p><p class=\"p4\">A smooth surface:<\/p><ul><li><span class=\"s1\">Gives less irritation<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"s1\">Prevents friction<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"s1\">Makes it harder for bacteria to settle<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"s1\">Promotes optimal wound healing<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2><span class=\"s1\"><b>Quality is in the details<\/b><\/span><\/h2><p class=\"p3\">Low-quality jewelry from unverified sources often features external threading, poor surface finishing, and metal alloys whose composition cannot be verified.<\/p><p class=\"p4\">A quality piece of jewelry has:<\/p><ul><li><span class=\"s1\">Mirror polished surface<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"s1\">Precise finished parts<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"s1\">Threadless or internal threading<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"s1\">Traceable material certification<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"p5\">For this reason, we exclusively work with jewelry whose quality, safety, and origin can be fully verified.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e006ef7 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e006ef7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/shotofink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/561E565C-5326-4659-BF0A-399A7774CE56.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1081\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shotofink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/561E565C-5326-4659-BF0A-399A7774CE56.png 1133w, https:\/\/shotofink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/561E565C-5326-4659-BF0A-399A7774CE56-245x300.png 245w, https:\/\/shotofink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/561E565C-5326-4659-BF0A-399A7774CE56-836x1024.png 836w, https:\/\/shotofink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/561E565C-5326-4659-BF0A-399A7774CE56-768x941.png 768w, https:\/\/shotofink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/561E565C-5326-4659-BF0A-399A7774CE56-10x12.png 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6d52e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d6d52e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation_mobile&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"s1\"><b>Certification of materials<\/b><\/span><\/h2><p class=\"p3\">We believe it is important for our clients to know exactly what materials they are wearing.<\/p><p class=\"p3\">Original mill certificates are available for the implant-grade titanium we use. These certificates are issued by independent third-party organizations and verify that the material has been manufactured in accordance with EU ISO 5832, ASTM F-136, or ASTM F-1295 standards.<\/p><p class=\"p3\">These certificates are available in the studio as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fo\/0uc3o3h6dkfcm7hatkwmh\/ABtOosDH5-dlhJ8KaK4Crw8?rlkey=i0n9tt07wxfegzponnj6ecy3m&amp;dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> online.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2><span class=\"s1\"><b>Why do materials matter so much?<\/b><\/span><\/h2><p class=\"p3\">A piercing is essentially a controlled wound in which a foreign object (jewelry) is placed. For this reason, it is important that the material used is well tolerated by the body and suitable for long-term contact with human tissue.<\/p><p class=\"p4\">In professional piercing the following materials are suitable:<\/p><ul><li><span class=\"s1\">Implant grade titanium<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"s1\">14 or 18 carat solid gold<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"s1\">Niobium<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"s1\">Platinum<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"s1\">Implantgrade glass<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p3\">These materials have been proved in terms of safety, stability and biocompatibility*.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2><span class=\"s1\"><b>Materials that we avoid:<\/b><\/span><\/h2><p class=\"p3\">We exclusively work with jewelry whose quality, safety, and origin can be fully verified.<\/p><p class=\"p3\">For this reason, we do not use jewelry from unverified sources or materials for which compliance with the required standards for safe use in body piercings cannot be demonstrated.<\/p><p class=\"p3\">We also avoid using jewelry with decorative coatings, such as PVD coatings or gold-plated finishes, as initial piercing jewelry. Damage to these coatings can compromise the surface integrity of the jewelry, while the underlying materials do not always meet the standards we require for fresh piercings.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><span class=\"s1\"><b>Plastics and acrylic jewelry<\/b><\/span><\/h4><p class=\"p3\">Materials such as acrylic, Bioplast, and other plastics are commonly marketed as body jewelry materials.<\/p><p class=\"p3\">Due to the limitations and potential drawbacks of these materials, as well as their limited suitability for long-term wear in a piercing, we choose not to use them.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><span class=\"s1\"><b>What about surgical steel?<\/b><\/span><\/h4><p class=\"p3\">The term \u201csurgical steel\u201d by itself says very little about the actual quality or composition of a piece of jewelry.<\/p><p class=\"p3\">Within the medical and professional piercing industries, there is an important distinction between general stainless steel and implant-grade stainless steel that meets ASTM F-138 standards.<\/p><p class=\"p3\">If a manufacturer can demonstrate that a piece of jewelry has been produced in accordance with ASTM F-138 standards, it may be considered a high-quality material suitable for long-term wear within the body.<\/p><p class=\"p3\">However, many pieces of jewelry marketed simply as \u201csurgical steel\u201d are sold without any material certification. As a result, it is often impossible for consumers to verify the exact composition or quality of the material. In addition, stainless steel contains various alloying elements, including nickel, which may cause sensitivity or allergic reactions in some individuals.<\/p><p class=\"p3\">For this reason, we prefer implant-grade titanium and solid gold\u2014materials whose biocompatibility, quality, and origin can be clearly verified.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><span class=\"s1\"><b>*What is the definition of biocompatible?<\/b><\/span><\/h4><p class=\"p3\">Biocompatible means that a material has been designed and tested for prolonged contact with the human body without causing adverse reactions.<\/p><p class=\"p5\">Materials with a high degree of biocompatibility are generally better tolerated by the body and are more resistant to the effects of bodily fluids, body temperature, and everyday wear.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Piercing Materialen Hier vind je alle informatie met betrekking tot de materialen die wij gebruiken in onze studio. Materialen \u00a0 Veiligheid en kwaliteit voorop De kwaliteit van een piercing wordt niet alleen bepaald door de techniek van het piercen, maar ook door het materiaal van het sieraad. Daarom werken wij uitsluitend met hoogwaardige materialen die [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1014","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/shotofink.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1014","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/shotofink.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/shotofink.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shotofink.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shotofink.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1014"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/shotofink.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1014\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1084,"href":"https:\/\/shotofink.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1014\/revisions\/1084"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/shotofink.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1014"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}