diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/material/material_armor.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/material/material_armor.dm
index 96496d2f8f..b1c07bea1c 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/material/material_armor.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/material/material_armor.dm
@@ -288,7 +288,9 @@ Protectiveness | Armor %
 
 /obj/item/weapon/material/armor_plating/insert
 	unbreakable = FALSE
-
+	name = "plate insert"
+	desc = "used to craft armor plates for a plate carrier. Trim with a welder for light armor or add a second for heavy armor"
+	
 /obj/item/weapon/material/armor_plating/attackby(var/obj/O, mob/user)
 	if(istype(O, /obj/item/stack/cable_coil))
 		var/obj/item/stack/cable_coil/S = O