Titanium is naturally occurring element that is approximately 30% stronger and 50% lighter than steel, and is highly resistant against corrosive materials, particularly salt water. Titanium is widely considered the ideal metal for creating products ranging from medical appliances to eyewear due to the fact that it’s nickel free, hypoallergenic, lightweight, strong and can be made flexible through alloying (e.g., beta titanium). Though dark silver-colored in its natural form, titanium can be plated in a wide variety of beautiful colors.