Materials
Filaments, resins and powders — properties, print settings, best-use cases and where to buy each one.
Material types
PLA
Easy, beginner-friendly bioplastic — the default choice for most prints.
PETG
Strong, chemical-resistant filament that bridges PLA and ABS.
TPU
Flexible, rubber-like filament for parts that need to bend, stretch and absorb impact.
ABS
Durable, heat-resistant engineering plastic — needs an enclosure.
Nylon
Tough, low-friction engineering plastic with excellent layer adhesion and wear resistance.
Carbon Fiber PLA
Stiff, lightweight PLA reinforced with chopped carbon fiber for drones, brackets and rigid jigs.
ASA
UV-stable weatherproof alternative to ABS for outdoor and automotive parts.
Polycarbonate
Extremely strong, heat-resistant engineering filament for demanding functional parts.
TPE
Ultra-soft elastomer for wearables, soft grips and stretchy bands — softer than TPU.
PVA
Water-soluble support material that dissolves away, leaving complex geometries clean.
PC-ABS
Polycarbonate-ABS blend combining PC's heat resistance with ABS's printability and toughness.
Wood-fill
PLA blended with wood fibers for a real-wood look, feel and finish — sandable and stainable.
HIPS
Support material dissolved by limonene, ideal for ABS multi-extrusion prints.
PEEK
Ultra-high-performance polymer for aerospace, medical and industrial end-use parts.
PMMA (Acrylic)
Acrylic filament for optically clear, rigid and weatherable display parts and light fixtures.
Polypropylene
Lightweight, chemical-resistant and fatigue-proof — the living-hinge plastic, hard to print.
PEI / ULTEM
High-performance amorphous thermoplastic (ULTEM 9085/1010) for aerospace, medical and flame-retardant parts.
PPS
Semi-crystalline high-temp polymer with superb chemical and heat resistance for industrial and under-hood parts.
Compare filament
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| PLA | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| PLA+variant | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| PETG | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| TPU | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| ABS | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Nylon | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Carbon Fiber PLA | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| ASA | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Polycarbonate | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| TPE | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| PVA | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| PC-ABS | 2 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Wood-fill | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| HIPS | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| PEEK | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| PMMA (Acrylic) | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Polypropylene | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| PEI / ULTEM | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| PPS | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
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