Filament Guide
Choosing the right material affects durability, appearance, and price. Here's everything you need to know about the filaments we offer.
Quick Comparison
| Material | Price | Strength | Heat Resistance | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLA | Standard | Medium | Low (~60°C) | Decorative items |
| PLA Tough | +20% | High | Low (~60°C) | Phone cases |
| PLA Carbon Fiber | +50% | Very High | Low (~60°C) | Tool holders |
| PETG | +15% | High | Medium (~80°C) | Kitchen items |
| Resin | +40% | Medium | Medium | Miniatures |
PLA
StandardPolylactic Acid
The most popular 3D printing material. Plant-based, easy to print, and environmentally friendly. Perfect for most indoor applications.
Advantages
- •Affordable and widely available
- •Easy to print with excellent detail
- •Low warping and minimal odor
- •Biodegradable under industrial conditions
Considerations
- •Not suitable for high temperatures
- •Can be brittle under stress
- •Not recommended for outdoor use
Technical Specs
Best For
PLA Tough
+20%Impact-Modified PLA
Enhanced PLA with improved impact resistance. Maintains the ease of printing while offering better durability for functional parts.
Advantages
- •Significantly more impact resistant than standard PLA
- •Same print settings as regular PLA
- •Better layer adhesion
- •Ideal for parts that may be dropped or stressed
Considerations
- •Slightly more expensive than standard PLA
- •Still not suitable for high temperatures
- •Limited color options
Technical Specs
Best For
PLA Carbon Fiber
+50%Carbon Fiber Reinforced PLA
PLA infused with carbon fiber strands for exceptional stiffness and a premium matte finish. The strongest PLA variant we offer.
Advantages
- •Extremely rigid and strong
- •Beautiful matte texture finish
- •Reduced warping compared to standard PLA
- •Professional appearance
Considerations
- •More expensive due to carbon fiber content
- •Requires hardened nozzle (we handle this)
- •Less flexible—can snap under bending stress
Technical Specs
Best For
PETG
+15%Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol
A versatile material combining ease of printing with excellent durability. Food-safe when properly processed and great for functional parts.
Advantages
- •Excellent layer adhesion and durability
- •More flexible than PLA—won't shatter
- •Food-safe and chemical resistant
- •Better temperature resistance than PLA
Considerations
- •Can be stringy during printing
- •Scratches more easily than PLA
- •Requires slightly higher temperatures
Technical Specs
Best For
Resin
+40%UV-Cured Photopolymer Resin
For ultra-detailed prints with smooth surfaces. Uses a completely different printing process (SLA/MSLA) for exceptional precision.
Advantages
- •Incredible detail and smooth finish
- •Perfect for miniatures and detailed items
- •No visible layer lines
- •Wide range of specialty resins available
Considerations
- •More expensive and time-consuming
- •Requires post-processing (washing and curing)
- •Can be brittle without proper resin choice
- •Not suitable for large functional parts
Technical Specs
Best For
Need Help Choosing?
Not sure which material is right for your use case? Send us a message or check the product descriptions—we recommend the best material for each product based on its intended use.
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