subject: Plastic Collar Stiffeners – Stylish and Economical [print this page] Plastic collar stays are a good opportunity for those who want to look good without shelling too much money. Their metal counterparts are, of course, a little pricey since they're made of metals such as brass, stainless steel or silver. Collar stiffeners made of plastic are for the budget conscious and serve the same purpose, for a lesser cost. Besides, what you would spend on say one pair of metal stiffeners, you'd get triple the number of plastic stays for the same amount. Now isn't that a wise investment to make? Collar stiffeners can be used more often than metal ones as you don't have to worry about spoiling them. In fact, after a few uses, you can simply get rid of them and buy a new pair.